Neuropathy Assistance Dog information?
Posted in Types on 30. Mar, 2010
Has anyone ever heard of a neuropathy assistance dog? What do they do? I am a severe insulin dependant diabetic that also has severe peripheral neuropathy, tachycardia, the beginnings of retinopathy, and some short term and long term memory loss. I have a very hard time getting around and lately have had to start using a wheelchair because it hurts so bad to stand, I often lose my balance and fall, and when I do stand it doesn’t take long at all before my feet feel like they are on fire and are hurting really badly. What do you all think about me having an assistance dog? Would it help me do you think?
I doubt that a dog would do all that you require. But a really big dog might Help a little. A great companion.
Now, lets get to the real problem, why don’t you have your sugar under control. If you strived for that and accomplished it your neuropathy would subside. I know I had it.And what is that doctor of yours doing to help. Don’t let him or her give up on you.You need an anti depressant and a special vitimin called (mecobalamin)Methycobal 500mcg.And a wonderful pain killer like TRAMADOL>I know exactly what you are going through. I had it and I beat it.But the doctor I have stayed on top of it.And don’t YOU give up. Damn it life is not over yet. The anti-depressants I took are : Carbamazepin 200mg. and Amitriptyline hydrochloride 20 mg.These help the nerves in you legs not to pain so much.Not just for depression.But remember , more than 70% of us have depression on and off.
I also had it in my thighs. Could not let anything touch them or I almost passed out. And Tramadol was a life saver.
Good luck . Take care , and do what you got to do to get the diabetes under control.
A service dog may help in two areas
A dog can be trained to detect high or low blood sugar. This is useful if your blood sugar level is not well controlled.
A dog can also be trained to help you balance. This type of dog senses when you are liable to fall and leans against that side. These dogs can also pick things up for you and help pull your wheel chair when necessary.
You would have trouble training a dog to do this yourself, especially if you have not trained service dogs before. I suggest you contact a service dog provider, such as the Lions.