Guest guest Posted December 18, 2002 Report Share Posted December 18, 2002 I think the pains you are describing are diabetic neuropathy. I have neuropathy in my feet, but also get shooting spasmodic pains that literally paralyse me for about 15 mins , if I try and move I think I gonna die. Neuropathic pain is treatable but you MUST see your diabetes specialist. generally treated with drugs used for epilepsy, to block the nerves from triggering pain. Peripheral NeuropathyThe most common type of peripheral neuropathy damages the nerves of the limbs, especially the feet. Nerves on both sides of the body are affected. Common symptoms of this kind of neuropathy are: Numbness or insensitivity to pain or temperature Tingling, burning, or prickling Sharp pains or cramps Extreme sensitivity to touch, even light touch Loss of balance and coordination These symptoms are often worse at night Good luck Fenella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2002 Report Share Posted December 18, 2002 I need advice. I am vising my mom in CA and have started having excruiting, debilitating shooting pains in my right lower leg. The pain only last about 15 seconds, but it drops me to the floor. I called my out of state doc and he did not call me back. It started a few days ago with one or two episodes a day, but today is is almost constant. Has anyone had this type of probem? I am not sure if it is diabetic related - neuropathy? - vascular? - orthopedic? I don't have a doc here and do not want to go and sit 6 hours in an ER. I was diagnosed 6 months ago, type II, diet and excerise controlled and my sugars are in the normal range for me - mostly running under 120. I feel fine, no new meds, no changes that I am aware of. Has anyone else had this type of problem???? Help, I'm really hurting!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2002 Report Share Posted December 19, 2002 In a message dated 12/17/2002 10:09:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, onelvlady@... writes: > Help, I'm really hurting!!!! > Hi, We haven't had a reply from you since you posted this message. Just wondering if you were able to contact your doctor or see a local doctor in that area. Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2002 Report Share Posted December 20, 2002 After taking my Diabetes meds for 2 yrs. I started having allergic reactions to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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