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The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Spark2: 7:27pm On Nov 05, 2021
Hello NL.
I'm going to keep this brief.

It started three weeks ago. my mum, who was walking normal with no problem suddenly could not walk. Her left leg began paining her severely that day. My mum was all in tears... She was rushed to the hospital where it was discovered that her sugar level was on the high side. The hospital gave drugs which stabilised it, at that point my mum was very weak, couldn't eat, each time she eat she throws up and also had some pain in the leg still. After a week in the hospital, we were then referred to a teaching hospital after a test showed that creatinine in her kidney was high.

The teaching hospital tried their best and I can say my mum is now okay. Except for the left leg. She can't still walk on it, the leg feels cold to touch with a little discolouration above the foot.

Doppler test showed that blood isn't really flowing through the leg. And they said they will need to amputate the leg to prevent the infection from growing to the other parts of the body.

Please I want to know if you know anyone who had similar condition and amputation was recommended but was later healed without need for amputation.

Please share your recommendations. I need my mum now more than before in my life. We are confused on whether to allow them to go on with the amputation or seek other alternatives.

Thank you very much.

Pls note that as at now, her sugar level, creatinine and other things are normal.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by ajoyeleke(m): 8:09pm On Nov 05, 2021
May God heal her

Lalasticlala pls this no b snake matter but need more advice

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by EasternActivist: 8:23pm On Nov 05, 2021
From what I have researched there is no cure yet on ground and to ease and save your mum's life, amputation might be the best bet. prosthetic fittings can be done and your mum can walk again and with proper diabetical management no more harmful neuropathy will come her way ever again.
The other leg should be monitored as well.
Good luck.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Spark2: 8:28pm On Nov 05, 2021
ajoyeleke:
May God heal her

Lalasticlala pls this no b snake matter but need more advice

Thanks a lot

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Spark2: 8:29pm On Nov 05, 2021
EasternActivist:
From what I have researched there is no cure yet on ground and to ease and save your mum's life amputation might be the best bet. prosthetic fittings can be done and your mum can walk again and with proper diabetical management no more harmful neuropathy will come her way ever again.
The other leg should be monitored as well.
Good luck.

Thanks for this. Pls do you have any idea the cost of prosthetic leg fitting here in Nigeria?

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by EasternActivist: 9:12pm On Nov 05, 2021
Spark2:


Thanks for this. Pls do you have any idea the cost of prosthetic leg fitting here in Nigeria?

You're welcome. I don't really have an idea right now, when I do I will let you know asap

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Odewaleadesoye(m): 10:02pm On Nov 05, 2021

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by 2special(m): 10:02pm On Nov 05, 2021
Please let the doctor, that's the best decision unless you have the resources to take her out of the country with better medical facilities.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Illuminatiship(m): 10:02pm On Nov 05, 2021
Don't be in a hurry to amputate the leg I have seen something like this before where the man involved later walked..

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by drizslim(m): 10:03pm On Nov 05, 2021
Sincerely speaking I have no advise but I suggest u guys try different specialist hospitals b4 conforming to amputation.. Nothing works in this country be it government or public health workers

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by DG50: 10:03pm On Nov 05, 2021
They know the best for her
Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by slawormiir: 10:03pm On Nov 05, 2021
Damnnn niggar
Too bad

Grab my weed to learn ...if I just suggest delay now to see whether she can walk because her sugar level is already back to normal maybe that will be dangerous

But a real niggar is filled with pathos...emotional and with a good sense of empathy and sympathy

Sorry bros op...

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Nobody: 10:03pm On Nov 05, 2021
Man they would have to amputate it..cos I don't think there's nothing else they can do..

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by leofab(f): 10:04pm On Nov 05, 2021
Hmmm
Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Newyorkitis(m): 10:04pm On Nov 05, 2021
This is really dicey.
Choosing between two bad choices; delaying and going ahead.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by xeratech: 10:04pm On Nov 05, 2021
Lobatan! high sugar level is really deadly at later age. From kidney failure to other complications.

Op may the Lord be with you. Have you tried local remedies?

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Segzy22: 10:05pm On Nov 05, 2021
Come to hospital i work, we don't amputate, trial will convince you. SPARKVIEW HOSPITAL. You may call me on this number 08034649433

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Cerebellum: 10:05pm On Nov 05, 2021
Oh

I honestly have nothing than your mom witnessing a miracle

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Tewig: 10:05pm On Nov 05, 2021
embarassed
Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Aksnoopy: 10:05pm On Nov 05, 2021
Gangrene, amputation is the only solution.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Omniman(m): 10:06pm On Nov 05, 2021
lipsrsealed


Wishing your moma a speedy recovery :
Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by ankaravillageng: 10:06pm On Nov 05, 2021
Spark2:
Hello NL.
I'm going to keep this brief.

It started three weeks ago. my mum, who was walking normal with no problem suddenly could not walk. Her left leg began paining her severely that day. My mum was all in tears... She was rushed to the hospital where it was discovered that her sugar level was on the high side. The hospital gave drugs which stabilised it, at that point my mum was very weak, couldn't eat, each time she eat she throws up and also had some pain in the leg still. After a week in the hospital, we were then referred to a teaching hospital after a test showed that creatinine in her kidney was high.

The teaching hospital tried their best and I can say my mum is now okay. Except for the left leg. She can't still walk on it, the leg feels cold to touch with a little discolouration above the foot.

Doppler test showed that blood isn't really flowing through the leg. And they said they will need to amputate the leg to prevent the infection from growing to the other parts of the body.

Please I want to know if you know anyone who had similar condition and amputation was recommended but was later healed without need for amputation.

Please share your recommendations. I need my mum now more than before in my life. We are confused on whether to allow them to go on with the amputation or seek other alternatives.

Thank you very much.

Pls note that as at now, her sugar level, creatinine and other things are normal.



Are you in Lagos.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Britishcoins(m): 10:06pm On Nov 05, 2021
Chai this life is filled with agony

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Nobody: 10:07pm On Nov 05, 2021
It's so touching. My prayers are with your family.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by Nobody: 10:07pm On Nov 05, 2021
Damn
Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by xxxtedyxxx(m): 10:08pm On Nov 05, 2021
Odewaleadesoye:
Please just allow the doctor boss. Your mum is healed in Jesus' name.


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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by iamtardey: 10:08pm On Nov 05, 2021
But God dey
Aksnoopy:
Gangrene, amputation is the only solution.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by BlackPantherxXx: 10:08pm On Nov 05, 2021
embarassed

Amputation is really bad... physical rehabilitation afterwards....

But get an expert 2nd opinion.

Move fast, gas gangrene spreads rapidly.

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Re: The Doctors Want To Amputate My Mum's Leg. Advice Needed by samuel19222(m): 10:09pm On Nov 05, 2021
lipsrsealed

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