A 50-64-year-old Prefer not to say presented with Numbness, Tingling, Nerve pain (such as shooting pain, electric shock pain), Weakness at Feet, Legs for Recent onset (<3 months).
A pt went to the drugstore to have his glucose test monitoring. He suffers from numbness, weakness & tingling of the thighs down to his legs, for few successive days. He says it usually happens at night or sometimes, suddenly like an electric shock.
Provided counselling on symptom management, Recommended vitamins or supplements, Advised medical consultation, Provided lifestyle guidance
Patient planned to monitor symptoms, Patient agreed to seek medical advice
From this case, a pharmacist must be knowledgeable how to determine possible causes of patients signs & symptoms. Ask the patient’s history: meds taken, diagnosis, allergies. Advise patient for proper monitoring, home remedies, and symptoms mngt. Persuade the patient for consultations & check ups.
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