Some are charming (like actually enjoying yard work), and others not so much (hello, mid-afternoon energy crashes)
fixed heart rate (cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy) Entrapment / Mononeuropathy-Specific Carpal tunnel: nocturnal hand paresthesias, thenar atrophy, positive Tinel/Phalen signs Ulnar neuropathy: ring/little finger numbness, intrinsic weakness, claw hand Peroneal neuropathy: foot drop, steppage gait Sciatic neuropathy: posterior thigh/leg pain, weakness of knee flexion and all distal muscles Meralgia paresthetica: anterolateral thigh burning/numbness, no motor deficit CDI Query Trigger When documentation records peripheral neuropathy in a patient with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, query for diabetic etiology linkage
These virtual visits can provide timely guidance without the need to visit a clinic in person
I go into detail on the two most common oral B12 supplements, Methylcobalamin and Cyanocobalamin, in my Youtube video here: Ive found that most older patients prefer oral supplements over regular vitamin B12 injections, which is understandable
