16th February 2025

A 69-year-old man with a background of type 2 diabetes and end-stage COPD presents with a shooting pain in his legs and feet

A 69-year-old man with a background of type 2 diabetes and end-stage COPD presents with a shooting pain in his legs and feet. He is already on regular and PRN morphine. His renal function is normal. From the options below which is the most appropriate next step in management?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.