Guest guest Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Do your toes get cold too? If so, do they change colors? My toes hurt so bad this past cold winter. The toes turn reddish purple. The first doc seemed puzzled and said it was "something insufficiency" but he didn't know the cause. Then I saw my regular "doc" (he's a nurse practitioner with his own practice). He wanted me to see the neurologist. I made an appointment but a few days before his office canceled because neuro was arrested for sexual abuse. There isn't another neuro for at least 150 miles:(Now that it's hot weather my toes still get cold but sometimes they burn instead. What does your doc say about your cold legs? hugs))SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Subject: neuropathyTo: MSersLife Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 6:21 AM Boy, we are a group huh? I guess I'm just glad I can come here and tell you my legs are painfully cold...it is really weird and strange and confusing. Somehow my brain can't "wrap" around the idea that my legs are cold with 100 degree weather outside. I made some crochet booties for my feet... I will wear shorts and light tshirts and those big booties working around my house. Talk about a fashion statement. I have tried some massage. One of the things recommended by Ann Louise Gittleman is for a dry brush massage of your limbs. It actually feels really good when my legs get too uncomfortable. You can find these big bath brushes with natural bristles at Walmart and just rub your legs and arms...circular motions toward your heart. The Lymph system loves you for it, lots of draining of those pathways, and it helps to warm my limbs too. Really has nothing to do with what my "brain" is saying but maybe works on my belief that I am cold....I don't know...good grief....I would always recall that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made". My MRI's have had no new activity since 2006...what ya say to that... I'm on Betaseron, baclofen and Lyrica...only 10 of baclofen at night. Taking Ambien for sleep but I have to be tested for apnea...i am definitely gasping in the night...my hubby told me. Wish me luck there...I don't look forward to testing and treatment on that front, but I do want to live a long life so it has to be done...Bro in law has apnea and was recently treated for pulmonary hypertension and will have bypass surgery...He said having a lack of oxygen nightly asks for trouble. love to all.... Maeve Binchy...read Scarlet Feather, Quentins, Whitethorn woods, the Lilac Bus, Echoes...All are wonderful...just stories of people and communities... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Do your toes get cold too? If so, do they change colors? My toes hurt so bad this past cold winter. The toes turn reddish purple. The first doc seemed puzzled and said it was "something insufficiency" but he didn't know the cause. Then I saw my regular "doc" (he's a nurse practitioner with his own practice). He wanted me to see the neurologist. I made an appointment but a few days before his office canceled because neuro was arrested for sexual abuse. There isn't another neuro for at least 150 miles:(Now that it's hot weather my toes still get cold but sometimes they burn instead. What does your doc say about your cold legs? hugs))SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Subject: neuropathyTo: MSersLife Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 6:21 AM Boy, we are a group huh? I guess I'm just glad I can come here and tell you my legs are painfully cold...it is really weird and strange and confusing. Somehow my brain can't "wrap" around the idea that my legs are cold with 100 degree weather outside. I made some crochet booties for my feet... I will wear shorts and light tshirts and those big booties working around my house. Talk about a fashion statement. I have tried some massage. One of the things recommended by Ann Louise Gittleman is for a dry brush massage of your limbs. It actually feels really good when my legs get too uncomfortable. You can find these big bath brushes with natural bristles at Walmart and just rub your legs and arms...circular motions toward your heart. The Lymph system loves you for it, lots of draining of those pathways, and it helps to warm my limbs too. Really has nothing to do with what my "brain" is saying but maybe works on my belief that I am cold....I don't know...good grief....I would always recall that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made". My MRI's have had no new activity since 2006...what ya say to that... I'm on Betaseron, baclofen and Lyrica...only 10 of baclofen at night. Taking Ambien for sleep but I have to be tested for apnea...i am definitely gasping in the night...my hubby told me. Wish me luck there...I don't look forward to testing and treatment on that front, but I do want to live a long life so it has to be done...Bro in law has apnea and was recently treated for pulmonary hypertension and will have bypass surgery...He said having a lack of oxygen nightly asks for trouble. love to all.... Maeve Binchy...read Scarlet Feather, Quentins, Whitethorn woods, the Lilac Bus, Echoes...All are wonderful...just stories of people and communities... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Do your toes get cold too? If so, do they change colors? My toes hurt so bad this past cold winter. The toes turn reddish purple. The first doc seemed puzzled and said it was "something insufficiency" but he didn't know the cause. Then I saw my regular "doc" (he's a nurse practitioner with his own practice). He wanted me to see the neurologist. I made an appointment but a few days before his office canceled because neuro was arrested for sexual abuse. There isn't another neuro for at least 150 miles:(Now that it's hot weather my toes still get cold but sometimes they burn instead. What does your doc say about your cold legs? hugs))SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Subject: neuropathyTo: MSersLife Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 6:21 AM Boy, we are a group huh? I guess I'm just glad I can come here and tell you my legs are painfully cold...it is really weird and strange and confusing. Somehow my brain can't "wrap" around the idea that my legs are cold with 100 degree weather outside. I made some crochet booties for my feet... I will wear shorts and light tshirts and those big booties working around my house. Talk about a fashion statement. I have tried some massage. One of the things recommended by Ann Louise Gittleman is for a dry brush massage of your limbs. It actually feels really good when my legs get too uncomfortable. You can find these big bath brushes with natural bristles at Walmart and just rub your legs and arms...circular motions toward your heart. The Lymph system loves you for it, lots of draining of those pathways, and it helps to warm my limbs too. Really has nothing to do with what my "brain" is saying but maybe works on my belief that I am cold....I don't know...good grief....I would always recall that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made". My MRI's have had no new activity since 2006...what ya say to that... I'm on Betaseron, baclofen and Lyrica...only 10 of baclofen at night. Taking Ambien for sleep but I have to be tested for apnea...i am definitely gasping in the night...my hubby told me. Wish me luck there...I don't look forward to testing and treatment on that front, but I do want to live a long life so it has to be done...Bro in law has apnea and was recently treated for pulmonary hypertension and will have bypass surgery...He said having a lack of oxygen nightly asks for trouble. love to all.... Maeve Binchy...read Scarlet Feather, Quentins, Whitethorn woods, the Lilac Bus, Echoes...All are wonderful...just stories of people and communities... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 From 1 Rick to Another Rick: <smile> Rick, it kind of depends on how long you've had high bg numbers. It is possible that it can go away with the lowering of your bg's that's what I was told by the Endo. In my case its looking like it may not go away but get not as bad as long as I keep my bg numbers down low. I'd tell your doctor about it and have him/her do a tuning fork thing on your foot. I'd start dealing with it as soon as possible because the longer you wait the worse it can get. Ricky Joe .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 CY, the massage sounds very helpful. Would you be able to describe to us how it is done? Can we do it to ourselves? Neuropathy > > From 1 Rick to Another Rick: <smile> > Rick, it kind of depends on how long you've had high bg numbers. It is > possible that it can go away with the lowering of your bg's that's what I > was told by the Endo. In my case its looking like it may not go away but > get > not as bad as long as I keep my bg numbers down low. > > I'd tell your doctor about it and have him/her do a tuning fork thing on > your foot. > > I'd start dealing with it as soon as possible because the longer you wait > the worse it can get. > > Ricky Joe > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 , Hmm, I am thinking.. I think it would be very difficult to massage your own calves and feet because your hands would be at the wrong angle to get any leverage In order to be effective you need to be able to elevate the leg and make long, steady strokes from the foot to very near the groin. Light pressure is effective for lymphatic drainage because the fluids you want to drain are located near the surface and heavy pressure will only drive them deeper. In order to help the poor feet I would prefer the client to be on his/her stomach so that I can bend the knee in order to expose the planter side (bottom) of the foot. Taking the thumbs press from the toe towards the heel and follow the several muscles on the bottom of the foot. This will accomplish a couple of things. It will detect and break up those " crunchies " and it will tend to relaxe the muscles as well. Those " crunchies " are solidified acids which the muscles have produced as waste products from their work. You also need to press on the bottom of the foot at the ball so as to make the foot bend towards the shin. At the same time grasp the calf and slide the hand from the ankle toward the knee. This will help stretch the Achille's Tendon. Flex the ankle in a 360 rotation. This will assist in increasing the circulation to the foot as it will release tension in the various muscles which meet at the ankle. The massaging of the calf is important as one of the functions of the calf muscle is to help pump blood back up the leg towards the heart. Generally massaging all of the foot, top and bottom, using both hands will go a long way in increasing the circulation. Simply *very( slowly sliding the hand up the leg with the palm firmly placed on the skin will tend to relaxe the facia and this will allow the muscle to relaxe thus releasing pressure on the blood vessles and this is what increases circulation. Now, is this clear as mud? I would be more than glad to come demonstrate and it would only cost transportation, food and lodging for about a month. (ROFLROFLROFL) Cy, The anasazi From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of armando del gobbo Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 7:43 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Neuropathy CY, the massage sounds very helpful. Would you be able to describe to us how it is done? Can we do it to ourselves? Neuropathy > > From 1 Rick to Another Rick: <smile> > Rick, it kind of depends on how long you've had high bg numbers. It is > possible that it can go away with the lowering of your bg's that's what I > was told by the Endo. In my case its looking like it may not go away but > get > not as bad as long as I keep my bg numbers down low. > > I'd tell your doctor about it and have him/her do a tuning fork thing on > your foot. > > I'd start dealing with it as soon as possible because the longer you wait > the worse it can get. > > Ricky Joe > > . > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 shoes are extremely important, you likely need insoles custom made for your feet, i have wore them for many years and they are very helpful. karen Neuropathy Hi Rick, here's some information on Neuropathy. ABOUT peripheral NEUROPATHY: Symptoms and Signs While every person's experience with peripheral neuropathy can be as unique as the individual, there are some common neuropathy symptoms and signs. At first, you may notice numbness, tingling, abnormal sensations, or pain in your feet. Some people feel like they have socks on, even though they are barefoot. Over time, this feeling spreads to your legs and hands. You may find it harder and harder to walk. Your legs feel heavy. You have to drag yourself up the stairs. You find yourself losing your balance, not being exactly sure where your feet are; so, you stumble into things or fall. To keep your balance, you are likely to widen your way of walking, and your walking becomes less rhythmic or fluid. As for your hands, you think you have a good grip on something, like your keys, but they drop right out of your hands. In the worst cases, you can end up in a wheelchair. Some neuropathies can be fatal. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms and signs can vary in how they begin. Some neuropathies come on suddenly; others gradually over many years. There are three types of peripheral nerves affected, and symptoms depend on these nerves and their location: 1.. Sensory Nerves: affect sensation 2.. Autonomic Nerves: affect internal organ functions; and, 3.. Motor Nerves: affect muscles. Many types of peripheral neuropathy affect all three types of nerves to various degrees, but some affect only one or two. Here are some peripheral neuropathy symptoms and warning signs as described by patients: Weakness in the Arms or Legs Legs: Usually caused by damage to the motor nerves, leg symptoms often include difficulty walking or running; a feeling of " heaviness " in your legs; finding it takes a lot of effort just to climb the stairs; stumbling or tiring easily. Muscle cramps may be common. Arms: In the arms, you may find it difficult to carry groceries, open jars, turn door knobs or take care of your personal grooming. A common frustration is dropping things. Numbness, Tingling and Pain Sensory nerves, when damaged, can cause various symptoms. Early on, there may be spontaneous sensations, called paresthesias, which include numbness, tingling, pinching, sharp, deep stabs, electric shocks, or buzzing. These sensations are usually worse at night, and sometimes become painful and severe. You may also experience unpleasant abnormal sensations when you touch something, sensations called dysesthesias because they are caused by stimuli. Or, you may find yourself feeling nothing at all, in this case experiencing anesthesia, a lessening or absence of sensation. Impaired Sense of Position When you lose the ability to " sense " or feel your feet, you may find yourself being uncoordinated because when you walk because you are not sure about the placement of your feet. Patients may find themselves walking differently without really knowing how or why they are doing so. Chances are they have either widened their style of walking (in an unconscious effort to keep their balance) or they may be dragging their feet. " Glove and Stocking Sensation " This phrase describes what doctors call a patient's odd feeling of wearing stockings or gloves or slippers when, in fact, the patient's hands and feet are completely bare. Symptoms of Autonomic Damage When it occurs, autonomic nerve damage can potentially cause: a drop in blood pressure and, consequently, dizziness when standing up; intestinal difficulties such as constipation or diarrhea; sexual dysfunction; thinning of the skin (with susceptibility to bruising and poor healing), and other symptoms. Hope this was helpful. Be sure to talk with your doctor about any burning you may have in your feet. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 shoes are extremely important, you likely need insoles custom made for your feet, i have wore them for many years and they are very helpful. karen Neuropathy Hi Rick, here's some information on Neuropathy. ABOUT peripheral NEUROPATHY: Symptoms and Signs While every person's experience with peripheral neuropathy can be as unique as the individual, there are some common neuropathy symptoms and signs. At first, you may notice numbness, tingling, abnormal sensations, or pain in your feet. Some people feel like they have socks on, even though they are barefoot. Over time, this feeling spreads to your legs and hands. You may find it harder and harder to walk. Your legs feel heavy. You have to drag yourself up the stairs. You find yourself losing your balance, not being exactly sure where your feet are; so, you stumble into things or fall. To keep your balance, you are likely to widen your way of walking, and your walking becomes less rhythmic or fluid. As for your hands, you think you have a good grip on something, like your keys, but they drop right out of your hands. In the worst cases, you can end up in a wheelchair. Some neuropathies can be fatal. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms and signs can vary in how they begin. Some neuropathies come on suddenly; others gradually over many years. There are three types of peripheral nerves affected, and symptoms depend on these nerves and their location: 1.. Sensory Nerves: affect sensation 2.. Autonomic Nerves: affect internal organ functions; and, 3.. Motor Nerves: affect muscles. Many types of peripheral neuropathy affect all three types of nerves to various degrees, but some affect only one or two. Here are some peripheral neuropathy symptoms and warning signs as described by patients: Weakness in the Arms or Legs Legs: Usually caused by damage to the motor nerves, leg symptoms often include difficulty walking or running; a feeling of " heaviness " in your legs; finding it takes a lot of effort just to climb the stairs; stumbling or tiring easily. Muscle cramps may be common. Arms: In the arms, you may find it difficult to carry groceries, open jars, turn door knobs or take care of your personal grooming. A common frustration is dropping things. Numbness, Tingling and Pain Sensory nerves, when damaged, can cause various symptoms. Early on, there may be spontaneous sensations, called paresthesias, which include numbness, tingling, pinching, sharp, deep stabs, electric shocks, or buzzing. These sensations are usually worse at night, and sometimes become painful and severe. You may also experience unpleasant abnormal sensations when you touch something, sensations called dysesthesias because they are caused by stimuli. Or, you may find yourself feeling nothing at all, in this case experiencing anesthesia, a lessening or absence of sensation. Impaired Sense of Position When you lose the ability to " sense " or feel your feet, you may find yourself being uncoordinated because when you walk because you are not sure about the placement of your feet. Patients may find themselves walking differently without really knowing how or why they are doing so. Chances are they have either widened their style of walking (in an unconscious effort to keep their balance) or they may be dragging their feet. " Glove and Stocking Sensation " This phrase describes what doctors call a patient's odd feeling of wearing stockings or gloves or slippers when, in fact, the patient's hands and feet are completely bare. Symptoms of Autonomic Damage When it occurs, autonomic nerve damage can potentially cause: a drop in blood pressure and, consequently, dizziness when standing up; intestinal difficulties such as constipation or diarrhea; sexual dysfunction; thinning of the skin (with susceptibility to bruising and poor healing), and other symptoms. Hope this was helpful. Be sure to talk with your doctor about any burning you may have in your feet. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 shoes are extremely important, you likely need insoles custom made for your feet, i have wore them for many years and they are very helpful. karen Neuropathy Hi Rick, here's some information on Neuropathy. ABOUT peripheral NEUROPATHY: Symptoms and Signs While every person's experience with peripheral neuropathy can be as unique as the individual, there are some common neuropathy symptoms and signs. At first, you may notice numbness, tingling, abnormal sensations, or pain in your feet. Some people feel like they have socks on, even though they are barefoot. Over time, this feeling spreads to your legs and hands. You may find it harder and harder to walk. Your legs feel heavy. You have to drag yourself up the stairs. You find yourself losing your balance, not being exactly sure where your feet are; so, you stumble into things or fall. To keep your balance, you are likely to widen your way of walking, and your walking becomes less rhythmic or fluid. As for your hands, you think you have a good grip on something, like your keys, but they drop right out of your hands. In the worst cases, you can end up in a wheelchair. Some neuropathies can be fatal. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms and signs can vary in how they begin. Some neuropathies come on suddenly; others gradually over many years. There are three types of peripheral nerves affected, and symptoms depend on these nerves and their location: 1.. Sensory Nerves: affect sensation 2.. Autonomic Nerves: affect internal organ functions; and, 3.. Motor Nerves: affect muscles. Many types of peripheral neuropathy affect all three types of nerves to various degrees, but some affect only one or two. Here are some peripheral neuropathy symptoms and warning signs as described by patients: Weakness in the Arms or Legs Legs: Usually caused by damage to the motor nerves, leg symptoms often include difficulty walking or running; a feeling of " heaviness " in your legs; finding it takes a lot of effort just to climb the stairs; stumbling or tiring easily. Muscle cramps may be common. Arms: In the arms, you may find it difficult to carry groceries, open jars, turn door knobs or take care of your personal grooming. A common frustration is dropping things. Numbness, Tingling and Pain Sensory nerves, when damaged, can cause various symptoms. Early on, there may be spontaneous sensations, called paresthesias, which include numbness, tingling, pinching, sharp, deep stabs, electric shocks, or buzzing. These sensations are usually worse at night, and sometimes become painful and severe. You may also experience unpleasant abnormal sensations when you touch something, sensations called dysesthesias because they are caused by stimuli. Or, you may find yourself feeling nothing at all, in this case experiencing anesthesia, a lessening or absence of sensation. Impaired Sense of Position When you lose the ability to " sense " or feel your feet, you may find yourself being uncoordinated because when you walk because you are not sure about the placement of your feet. Patients may find themselves walking differently without really knowing how or why they are doing so. Chances are they have either widened their style of walking (in an unconscious effort to keep their balance) or they may be dragging their feet. " Glove and Stocking Sensation " This phrase describes what doctors call a patient's odd feeling of wearing stockings or gloves or slippers when, in fact, the patient's hands and feet are completely bare. Symptoms of Autonomic Damage When it occurs, autonomic nerve damage can potentially cause: a drop in blood pressure and, consequently, dizziness when standing up; intestinal difficulties such as constipation or diarrhea; sexual dysfunction; thinning of the skin (with susceptibility to bruising and poor healing), and other symptoms. Hope this was helpful. Be sure to talk with your doctor about any burning you may have in your feet. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Rick, Well, I also wear crocks most of the time but they are probably one of the worst choices for aDiabetic. (LOL) You need shoes with a *very good* padding so that your feet are not chaffed. CY, The Anasazi fet From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:33 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: Neuropathy Thanks, I did make an appointment with a Podiatrist whom I'll be seeing in a couple of weeks but I'm wondering if I would just be wasting my time since there is little he can do? I don't have any soars or anything like that. Is there some sort of cream he can prescribe that isn't available over the counter? How about shoes? I've been told that shoes can make a difference but I'd have to check and see if my plan covers that. I wear Crox most of the time unless I'm dressing for a special occasion. From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of LaFrance-Wolf Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:22 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Neuropathy Rick, Yes it can go away if BG levels stay down for while. It is more comman to have neuropathy at night for some reason. Neuropathy Hi Rick, here's some information on Neuropathy. ABOUT peripheral NEUROPATHY: Symptoms and Signs While every person's experience with peripheral neuropathy can be as unique as the individual, there are some common neuropathy symptoms and signs. At first, you may notice numbness, tingling, abnormal sensations, or pain in your feet. Some people feel like they have socks on, even though they are barefoot. Over time, this feeling spreads to your legs and hands. You may find it harder and harder to walk. Your legs feel heavy. You have to drag yourself up the stairs. You find yourself losing your balance, not being exactly sure where your feet are; so, you stumble into things or fall. To keep your balance, you are likely to widen your way of walking, and your walking becomes less rhythmic or fluid. As for your hands, you think you have a good grip on something, like your keys, but they drop right out of your hands. In the worst cases, you can end up in a wheelchair. Some neuropathies can be fatal. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms and signs can vary in how they begin. Some neuropathies come on suddenly; others gradually over many years. There are three types of peripheral nerves affected, and symptoms depend on these nerves and their location: 1.. Sensory Nerves: affect sensation 2.. Autonomic Nerves: affect internal organ functions; and, 3.. Motor Nerves: affect muscles. Many types of peripheral neuropathy affect all three types of nerves to various degrees, but some affect only one or two. Here are some peripheral neuropathy symptoms and warning signs as described by patients: Weakness in the Arms or Legs Legs: Usually caused by damage to the motor nerves, leg symptoms often include difficulty walking or running; a feeling of " heaviness " in your legs; finding it takes a lot of effort just to climb the stairs; stumbling or tiring easily. Muscle cramps may be common. Arms: In the arms, you may find it difficult to carry groceries, open jars, turn door knobs or take care of your personal grooming. A common frustration is dropping things. Numbness, Tingling and Pain Sensory nerves, when damaged, can cause various symptoms. Early on, there may be spontaneous sensations, called paresthesias, which include numbness, tingling, pinching, sharp, deep stabs, electric shocks, or buzzing. These sensations are usually worse at night, and sometimes become painful and severe. You may also experience unpleasant abnormal sensations when you touch something, sensations called dysesthesias because they are caused by stimuli. Or, you may find yourself feeling nothing at all, in this case experiencing anesthesia, a lessening or absence of sensation. Impaired Sense of Position When you lose the ability to " sense " or feel your feet, you may find yourself being uncoordinated because when you walk because you are not sure about the placement of your feet. Patients may find themselves walking differently without really knowing how or why they are doing so. Chances are they have either widened their style of walking (in an unconscious effort to keep their balance) or they may be dragging their feet. " Glove and Stocking Sensation " This phrase describes what doctors call a patient's odd feeling of wearing stockings or gloves or slippers when, in fact, the patient's hands and feet are completely bare. Symptoms of Autonomic Damage When it occurs, autonomic nerve damage can potentially cause: a drop in blood pressure and, consequently, dizziness when standing up; intestinal difficulties such as constipation or diarrhea; sexual dysfunction; thinning of the skin (with susceptibility to bruising and poor healing), and other symptoms. Hope this was helpful. Be sure to talk with your doctor about any burning you may have in your feet. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Cy, I probably should have added that I might be considered kind of a geek because I wear fairly thick white sox when I wear any kind of shoes, especially Crox. (lol) I'm certainly open to wearing other shoes but I haven't found anything anywhere near as comfortable as my Crox. My wife can't stand them and thinks they're the ugliest shoes she has ever seen. (grin) From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Cy Selfridge Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 8:35 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: Neuropathy Rick, Well, I also wear crocks most of the time but they are probably one of the worst choices for aDiabetic. (LOL) You need shoes with a *very good* padding so that your feet are not chaffed. CY, The Anasazi fet From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:33 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Neuropathy Thanks, I did make an appointment with a Podiatrist whom I'll be seeing in a couple of weeks but I'm wondering if I would just be wasting my time since there is little he can do? I don't have any soars or anything like that. Is there some sort of cream he can prescribe that isn't available over the counter? How about shoes? I've been told that shoes can make a difference but I'd have to check and see if my plan covers that. I wear Crox most of the time unless I'm dressing for a special occasion. From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of LaFrance-Wolf Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:22 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Neuropathy Rick, Yes it can go away if BG levels stay down for while. It is more comman to have neuropathy at night for some reason. Neuropathy Hi Rick, here's some information on Neuropathy. ABOUT peripheral NEUROPATHY: Symptoms and Signs While every person's experience with peripheral neuropathy can be as unique as the individual, there are some common neuropathy symptoms and signs. At first, you may notice numbness, tingling, abnormal sensations, or pain in your feet. Some people feel like they have socks on, even though they are barefoot. Over time, this feeling spreads to your legs and hands. You may find it harder and harder to walk. Your legs feel heavy. You have to drag yourself up the stairs. You find yourself losing your balance, not being exactly sure where your feet are; so, you stumble into things or fall. To keep your balance, you are likely to widen your way of walking, and your walking becomes less rhythmic or fluid. As for your hands, you think you have a good grip on something, like your keys, but they drop right out of your hands. In the worst cases, you can end up in a wheelchair. Some neuropathies can be fatal. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms and signs can vary in how they begin. Some neuropathies come on suddenly; others gradually over many years. There are three types of peripheral nerves affected, and symptoms depend on these nerves and their location: 1.. Sensory Nerves: affect sensation 2.. Autonomic Nerves: affect internal organ functions; and, 3.. Motor Nerves: affect muscles. Many types of peripheral neuropathy affect all three types of nerves to various degrees, but some affect only one or two. Here are some peripheral neuropathy symptoms and warning signs as described by patients: Weakness in the Arms or Legs Legs: Usually caused by damage to the motor nerves, leg symptoms often include difficulty walking or running; a feeling of " heaviness " in your legs; finding it takes a lot of effort just to climb the stairs; stumbling or tiring easily. Muscle cramps may be common. Arms: In the arms, you may find it difficult to carry groceries, open jars, turn door knobs or take care of your personal grooming. A common frustration is dropping things. Numbness, Tingling and Pain Sensory nerves, when damaged, can cause various symptoms. Early on, there may be spontaneous sensations, called paresthesias, which include numbness, tingling, pinching, sharp, deep stabs, electric shocks, or buzzing. These sensations are usually worse at night, and sometimes become painful and severe. You may also experience unpleasant abnormal sensations when you touch something, sensations called dysesthesias because they are caused by stimuli. Or, you may find yourself feeling nothing at all, in this case experiencing anesthesia, a lessening or absence of sensation. Impaired Sense of Position When you lose the ability to " sense " or feel your feet, you may find yourself being uncoordinated because when you walk because you are not sure about the placement of your feet. Patients may find themselves walking differently without really knowing how or why they are doing so. Chances are they have either widened their style of walking (in an unconscious effort to keep their balance) or they may be dragging their feet. " Glove and Stocking Sensation " This phrase describes what doctors call a patient's odd feeling of wearing stockings or gloves or slippers when, in fact, the patient's hands and feet are completely bare. Symptoms of Autonomic Damage When it occurs, autonomic nerve damage can potentially cause: a drop in blood pressure and, consequently, dizziness when standing up; intestinal difficulties such as constipation or diarrhea; sexual dysfunction; thinning of the skin (with susceptibility to bruising and poor healing), and other symptoms. Hope this was helpful. Be sure to talk with your doctor about any burning you may have in your feet. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I like the crocks because I can just slip them off and on withouthaving to reach down. I also usually wear heavy white socks as well but this is summer and I go barefoot in the house most of the time. (yea, yea, I know, Diabetics should *never* go barefoot) but it feels so nice. I did have one pair of crocks I got from a medical uniform company which were very well padded on the bottom but I can not find another pair like those. They were not cheap as it seems they were around $25. Oh well, Happy Crocking. Cy, The Anasazi From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 8:27 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: Neuropathy Cy, I probably should have added that I might be considered kind of a geek because I wear fairly thick white sox when I wear any kind of shoes, especially Crox. (lol) I'm certainly open to wearing other shoes but I haven't found anything anywhere near as comfortable as my Crox. My wife can't stand them and thinks they're the ugliest shoes she has ever seen. (grin) From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Cy Selfridge Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 8:35 AM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Neuropathy Rick, Well, I also wear crocks most of the time but they are probably one of the worst choices for aDiabetic. (LOL) You need shoes with a *very good* padding so that your feet are not chaffed. CY, The Anasazi fet From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:33 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Neuropathy Thanks, I did make an appointment with a Podiatrist whom I'll be seeing in a couple of weeks but I'm wondering if I would just be wasting my time since there is little he can do? I don't have any soars or anything like that. Is there some sort of cream he can prescribe that isn't available over the counter? How about shoes? I've been told that shoes can make a difference but I'd have to check and see if my plan covers that. I wear Crox most of the time unless I'm dressing for a special occasion. From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of LaFrance-Wolf Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:22 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Neuropathy Rick, Yes it can go away if BG levels stay down for while. It is more comman to have neuropathy at night for some reason. Neuropathy Hi Rick, here's some information on Neuropathy. ABOUT peripheral NEUROPATHY: Symptoms and Signs While every person's experience with peripheral neuropathy can be as unique as the individual, there are some common neuropathy symptoms and signs. At first, you may notice numbness, tingling, abnormal sensations, or pain in your feet. Some people feel like they have socks on, even though they are barefoot. Over time, this feeling spreads to your legs and hands. You may find it harder and harder to walk. Your legs feel heavy. You have to drag yourself up the stairs. You find yourself losing your balance, not being exactly sure where your feet are; so, you stumble into things or fall. To keep your balance, you are likely to widen your way of walking, and your walking becomes less rhythmic or fluid. As for your hands, you think you have a good grip on something, like your keys, but they drop right out of your hands. In the worst cases, you can end up in a wheelchair. Some neuropathies can be fatal. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms and signs can vary in how they begin. Some neuropathies come on suddenly; others gradually over many years. There are three types of peripheral nerves affected, and symptoms depend on these nerves and their location: 1.. Sensory Nerves: affect sensation 2.. Autonomic Nerves: affect internal organ functions; and, 3.. Motor Nerves: affect muscles. Many types of peripheral neuropathy affect all three types of nerves to various degrees, but some affect only one or two. Here are some peripheral neuropathy symptoms and warning signs as described by patients: Weakness in the Arms or Legs Legs: Usually caused by damage to the motor nerves, leg symptoms often include difficulty walking or running; a feeling of " heaviness " in your legs; finding it takes a lot of effort just to climb the stairs; stumbling or tiring easily. Muscle cramps may be common. Arms: In the arms, you may find it difficult to carry groceries, open jars, turn door knobs or take care of your personal grooming. A common frustration is dropping things. Numbness, Tingling and Pain Sensory nerves, when damaged, can cause various symptoms. Early on, there may be spontaneous sensations, called paresthesias, which include numbness, tingling, pinching, sharp, deep stabs, electric shocks, or buzzing. These sensations are usually worse at night, and sometimes become painful and severe. You may also experience unpleasant abnormal sensations when you touch something, sensations called dysesthesias because they are caused by stimuli. Or, you may find yourself feeling nothing at all, in this case experiencing anesthesia, a lessening or absence of sensation. Impaired Sense of Position When you lose the ability to " sense " or feel your feet, you may find yourself being uncoordinated because when you walk because you are not sure about the placement of your feet. Patients may find themselves walking differently without really knowing how or why they are doing so. Chances are they have either widened their style of walking (in an unconscious effort to keep their balance) or they may be dragging their feet. " Glove and Stocking Sensation " This phrase describes what doctors call a patient's odd feeling of wearing stockings or gloves or slippers when, in fact, the patient's hands and feet are completely bare. Symptoms of Autonomic Damage When it occurs, autonomic nerve damage can potentially cause: a drop in blood pressure and, consequently, dizziness when standing up; intestinal difficulties such as constipation or diarrhea; sexual dysfunction; thinning of the skin (with susceptibility to bruising and poor healing), and other symptoms. Hope this was helpful. Be sure to talk with your doctor about any burning you may have in your feet. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I like the crocks because I can just slip them off and on withouthaving to reach down. I also usually wear heavy white socks as well but this is summer and I go barefoot in the house most of the time. (yea, yea, I know, Diabetics should *never* go barefoot) but it feels so nice. I did have one pair of crocks I got from a medical uniform company which were very well padded on the bottom but I can not find another pair like those. They were not cheap as it seems they were around $25. Oh well, Happy Crocking. Cy, The Anasazi From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 8:27 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: Neuropathy Cy, I probably should have added that I might be considered kind of a geek because I wear fairly thick white sox when I wear any kind of shoes, especially Crox. (lol) I'm certainly open to wearing other shoes but I haven't found anything anywhere near as comfortable as my Crox. My wife can't stand them and thinks they're the ugliest shoes she has ever seen. (grin) From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Cy Selfridge Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 8:35 AM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Neuropathy Rick, Well, I also wear crocks most of the time but they are probably one of the worst choices for aDiabetic. (LOL) You need shoes with a *very good* padding so that your feet are not chaffed. CY, The Anasazi fet From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:33 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Neuropathy Thanks, I did make an appointment with a Podiatrist whom I'll be seeing in a couple of weeks but I'm wondering if I would just be wasting my time since there is little he can do? I don't have any soars or anything like that. Is there some sort of cream he can prescribe that isn't available over the counter? How about shoes? I've been told that shoes can make a difference but I'd have to check and see if my plan covers that. I wear Crox most of the time unless I'm dressing for a special occasion. From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of LaFrance-Wolf Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:22 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Neuropathy Rick, Yes it can go away if BG levels stay down for while. It is more comman to have neuropathy at night for some reason. Neuropathy Hi Rick, here's some information on Neuropathy. ABOUT peripheral NEUROPATHY: Symptoms and Signs While every person's experience with peripheral neuropathy can be as unique as the individual, there are some common neuropathy symptoms and signs. At first, you may notice numbness, tingling, abnormal sensations, or pain in your feet. Some people feel like they have socks on, even though they are barefoot. Over time, this feeling spreads to your legs and hands. You may find it harder and harder to walk. Your legs feel heavy. You have to drag yourself up the stairs. You find yourself losing your balance, not being exactly sure where your feet are; so, you stumble into things or fall. To keep your balance, you are likely to widen your way of walking, and your walking becomes less rhythmic or fluid. As for your hands, you think you have a good grip on something, like your keys, but they drop right out of your hands. In the worst cases, you can end up in a wheelchair. Some neuropathies can be fatal. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms and signs can vary in how they begin. Some neuropathies come on suddenly; others gradually over many years. There are three types of peripheral nerves affected, and symptoms depend on these nerves and their location: 1.. Sensory Nerves: affect sensation 2.. Autonomic Nerves: affect internal organ functions; and, 3.. Motor Nerves: affect muscles. Many types of peripheral neuropathy affect all three types of nerves to various degrees, but some affect only one or two. Here are some peripheral neuropathy symptoms and warning signs as described by patients: Weakness in the Arms or Legs Legs: Usually caused by damage to the motor nerves, leg symptoms often include difficulty walking or running; a feeling of " heaviness " in your legs; finding it takes a lot of effort just to climb the stairs; stumbling or tiring easily. Muscle cramps may be common. Arms: In the arms, you may find it difficult to carry groceries, open jars, turn door knobs or take care of your personal grooming. A common frustration is dropping things. Numbness, Tingling and Pain Sensory nerves, when damaged, can cause various symptoms. Early on, there may be spontaneous sensations, called paresthesias, which include numbness, tingling, pinching, sharp, deep stabs, electric shocks, or buzzing. These sensations are usually worse at night, and sometimes become painful and severe. You may also experience unpleasant abnormal sensations when you touch something, sensations called dysesthesias because they are caused by stimuli. Or, you may find yourself feeling nothing at all, in this case experiencing anesthesia, a lessening or absence of sensation. Impaired Sense of Position When you lose the ability to " sense " or feel your feet, you may find yourself being uncoordinated because when you walk because you are not sure about the placement of your feet. Patients may find themselves walking differently without really knowing how or why they are doing so. Chances are they have either widened their style of walking (in an unconscious effort to keep their balance) or they may be dragging their feet. " Glove and Stocking Sensation " This phrase describes what doctors call a patient's odd feeling of wearing stockings or gloves or slippers when, in fact, the patient's hands and feet are completely bare. Symptoms of Autonomic Damage When it occurs, autonomic nerve damage can potentially cause: a drop in blood pressure and, consequently, dizziness when standing up; intestinal difficulties such as constipation or diarrhea; sexual dysfunction; thinning of the skin (with susceptibility to bruising and poor healing), and other symptoms. Hope this was helpful. Be sure to talk with your doctor about any burning you may have in your feet. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 I like the crocks because I can just slip them off and on withouthaving to reach down. I also usually wear heavy white socks as well but this is summer and I go barefoot in the house most of the time. (yea, yea, I know, Diabetics should *never* go barefoot) but it feels so nice. I did have one pair of crocks I got from a medical uniform company which were very well padded on the bottom but I can not find another pair like those. They were not cheap as it seems they were around $25. Oh well, Happy Crocking. Cy, The Anasazi From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 8:27 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: Neuropathy Cy, I probably should have added that I might be considered kind of a geek because I wear fairly thick white sox when I wear any kind of shoes, especially Crox. (lol) I'm certainly open to wearing other shoes but I haven't found anything anywhere near as comfortable as my Crox. My wife can't stand them and thinks they're the ugliest shoes she has ever seen. (grin) From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Cy Selfridge Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 8:35 AM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Neuropathy Rick, Well, I also wear crocks most of the time but they are probably one of the worst choices for aDiabetic. (LOL) You need shoes with a *very good* padding so that your feet are not chaffed. CY, The Anasazi fet From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:33 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Neuropathy Thanks, I did make an appointment with a Podiatrist whom I'll be seeing in a couple of weeks but I'm wondering if I would just be wasting my time since there is little he can do? I don't have any soars or anything like that. Is there some sort of cream he can prescribe that isn't available over the counter? How about shoes? I've been told that shoes can make a difference but I'd have to check and see if my plan covers that. I wear Crox most of the time unless I'm dressing for a special occasion. From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of LaFrance-Wolf Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 6:22 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: Neuropathy Rick, Yes it can go away if BG levels stay down for while. It is more comman to have neuropathy at night for some reason. Neuropathy Hi Rick, here's some information on Neuropathy. ABOUT peripheral NEUROPATHY: Symptoms and Signs While every person's experience with peripheral neuropathy can be as unique as the individual, there are some common neuropathy symptoms and signs. At first, you may notice numbness, tingling, abnormal sensations, or pain in your feet. Some people feel like they have socks on, even though they are barefoot. Over time, this feeling spreads to your legs and hands. You may find it harder and harder to walk. Your legs feel heavy. You have to drag yourself up the stairs. You find yourself losing your balance, not being exactly sure where your feet are; so, you stumble into things or fall. To keep your balance, you are likely to widen your way of walking, and your walking becomes less rhythmic or fluid. As for your hands, you think you have a good grip on something, like your keys, but they drop right out of your hands. In the worst cases, you can end up in a wheelchair. Some neuropathies can be fatal. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms and signs can vary in how they begin. Some neuropathies come on suddenly; others gradually over many years. There are three types of peripheral nerves affected, and symptoms depend on these nerves and their location: 1.. Sensory Nerves: affect sensation 2.. Autonomic Nerves: affect internal organ functions; and, 3.. Motor Nerves: affect muscles. Many types of peripheral neuropathy affect all three types of nerves to various degrees, but some affect only one or two. Here are some peripheral neuropathy symptoms and warning signs as described by patients: Weakness in the Arms or Legs Legs: Usually caused by damage to the motor nerves, leg symptoms often include difficulty walking or running; a feeling of " heaviness " in your legs; finding it takes a lot of effort just to climb the stairs; stumbling or tiring easily. Muscle cramps may be common. Arms: In the arms, you may find it difficult to carry groceries, open jars, turn door knobs or take care of your personal grooming. A common frustration is dropping things. Numbness, Tingling and Pain Sensory nerves, when damaged, can cause various symptoms. Early on, there may be spontaneous sensations, called paresthesias, which include numbness, tingling, pinching, sharp, deep stabs, electric shocks, or buzzing. These sensations are usually worse at night, and sometimes become painful and severe. You may also experience unpleasant abnormal sensations when you touch something, sensations called dysesthesias because they are caused by stimuli. Or, you may find yourself feeling nothing at all, in this case experiencing anesthesia, a lessening or absence of sensation. Impaired Sense of Position When you lose the ability to " sense " or feel your feet, you may find yourself being uncoordinated because when you walk because you are not sure about the placement of your feet. Patients may find themselves walking differently without really knowing how or why they are doing so. Chances are they have either widened their style of walking (in an unconscious effort to keep their balance) or they may be dragging their feet. " Glove and Stocking Sensation " This phrase describes what doctors call a patient's odd feeling of wearing stockings or gloves or slippers when, in fact, the patient's hands and feet are completely bare. Symptoms of Autonomic Damage When it occurs, autonomic nerve damage can potentially cause: a drop in blood pressure and, consequently, dizziness when standing up; intestinal difficulties such as constipation or diarrhea; sexual dysfunction; thinning of the skin (with susceptibility to bruising and poor healing), and other symptoms. Hope this was helpful. Be sure to talk with your doctor about any burning you may have in your feet. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 you can get a good running shoe that the sole will easily come out. check it when you are in the store. take the store insole out and put in your custom insole. this is not a problem. karen Neuropathy Hi Rick, here's some information on Neuropathy. ABOUT peripheral NEUROPATHY: Symptoms and Signs While every person's experience with peripheral neuropathy can be as unique as the individual, there are some common neuropathy symptoms and signs. At first, you may notice numbness, tingling, abnormal sensations, or pain in your feet. Some people feel like they have socks on, even though they are barefoot. Over time, this feeling spreads to your legs and hands. You may find it harder and harder to walk. Your legs feel heavy. You have to drag yourself up the stairs. You find yourself losing your balance, not being exactly sure where your feet are; so, you stumble into things or fall. To keep your balance, you are likely to widen your way of walking, and your walking becomes less rhythmic or fluid. As for your hands, you think you have a good grip on something, like your keys, but they drop right out of your hands. In the worst cases, you can end up in a wheelchair. Some neuropathies can be fatal. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms and signs can vary in how they begin. Some neuropathies come on suddenly; others gradually over many years. There are three types of peripheral nerves affected, and symptoms depend on these nerves and their location: 1.. Sensory Nerves: affect sensation 2.. Autonomic Nerves: affect internal organ functions; and, 3.. Motor Nerves: affect muscles. Many types of peripheral neuropathy affect all three types of nerves to various degrees, but some affect only one or two. Here are some peripheral neuropathy symptoms and warning signs as described by patients: Weakness in the Arms or Legs Legs: Usually caused by damage to the motor nerves, leg symptoms often include difficulty walking or running; a feeling of " heaviness " in your legs; finding it takes a lot of effort just to climb the stairs; stumbling or tiring easily. Muscle cramps may be common. Arms: In the arms, you may find it difficult to carry groceries, open jars, turn door knobs or take care of your personal grooming. A common frustration is dropping things. Numbness, Tingling and Pain Sensory nerves, when damaged, can cause various symptoms. Early on, there may be spontaneous sensations, called paresthesias, which include numbness, tingling, pinching, sharp, deep stabs, electric shocks, or buzzing. These sensations are usually worse at night, and sometimes become painful and severe. You may also experience unpleasant abnormal sensations when you touch something, sensations called dysesthesias because they are caused by stimuli. Or, you may find yourself feeling nothing at all, in this case experiencing anesthesia, a lessening or absence of sensation. Impaired Sense of Position When you lose the ability to " sense " or feel your feet, you may find yourself being uncoordinated because when you walk because you are not sure about the placement of your feet. Patients may find themselves walking differently without really knowing how or why they are doing so. Chances are they have either widened their style of walking (in an unconscious effort to keep their balance) or they may be dragging their feet. " Glove and Stocking Sensation " This phrase describes what doctors call a patient's odd feeling of wearing stockings or gloves or slippers when, in fact, the patient's hands and feet are completely bare. Symptoms of Autonomic Damage When it occurs, autonomic nerve damage can potentially cause: a drop in blood pressure and, consequently, dizziness when standing up; intestinal difficulties such as constipation or diarrhea; sexual dysfunction; thinning of the skin (with susceptibility to bruising and poor healing), and other symptoms. Hope this was helpful. Be sure to talk with your doctor about any burning you may have in your feet. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 you can get a good running shoe that the sole will easily come out. check it when you are in the store. take the store insole out and put in your custom insole. this is not a problem. karen Neuropathy Hi Rick, here's some information on Neuropathy. ABOUT peripheral NEUROPATHY: Symptoms and Signs While every person's experience with peripheral neuropathy can be as unique as the individual, there are some common neuropathy symptoms and signs. At first, you may notice numbness, tingling, abnormal sensations, or pain in your feet. Some people feel like they have socks on, even though they are barefoot. Over time, this feeling spreads to your legs and hands. You may find it harder and harder to walk. Your legs feel heavy. You have to drag yourself up the stairs. You find yourself losing your balance, not being exactly sure where your feet are; so, you stumble into things or fall. To keep your balance, you are likely to widen your way of walking, and your walking becomes less rhythmic or fluid. As for your hands, you think you have a good grip on something, like your keys, but they drop right out of your hands. In the worst cases, you can end up in a wheelchair. Some neuropathies can be fatal. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms and signs can vary in how they begin. Some neuropathies come on suddenly; others gradually over many years. There are three types of peripheral nerves affected, and symptoms depend on these nerves and their location: 1.. Sensory Nerves: affect sensation 2.. Autonomic Nerves: affect internal organ functions; and, 3.. Motor Nerves: affect muscles. Many types of peripheral neuropathy affect all three types of nerves to various degrees, but some affect only one or two. Here are some peripheral neuropathy symptoms and warning signs as described by patients: Weakness in the Arms or Legs Legs: Usually caused by damage to the motor nerves, leg symptoms often include difficulty walking or running; a feeling of " heaviness " in your legs; finding it takes a lot of effort just to climb the stairs; stumbling or tiring easily. Muscle cramps may be common. Arms: In the arms, you may find it difficult to carry groceries, open jars, turn door knobs or take care of your personal grooming. A common frustration is dropping things. Numbness, Tingling and Pain Sensory nerves, when damaged, can cause various symptoms. Early on, there may be spontaneous sensations, called paresthesias, which include numbness, tingling, pinching, sharp, deep stabs, electric shocks, or buzzing. These sensations are usually worse at night, and sometimes become painful and severe. You may also experience unpleasant abnormal sensations when you touch something, sensations called dysesthesias because they are caused by stimuli. Or, you may find yourself feeling nothing at all, in this case experiencing anesthesia, a lessening or absence of sensation. Impaired Sense of Position When you lose the ability to " sense " or feel your feet, you may find yourself being uncoordinated because when you walk because you are not sure about the placement of your feet. Patients may find themselves walking differently without really knowing how or why they are doing so. Chances are they have either widened their style of walking (in an unconscious effort to keep their balance) or they may be dragging their feet. " Glove and Stocking Sensation " This phrase describes what doctors call a patient's odd feeling of wearing stockings or gloves or slippers when, in fact, the patient's hands and feet are completely bare. Symptoms of Autonomic Damage When it occurs, autonomic nerve damage can potentially cause: a drop in blood pressure and, consequently, dizziness when standing up; intestinal difficulties such as constipation or diarrhea; sexual dysfunction; thinning of the skin (with susceptibility to bruising and poor healing), and other symptoms. Hope this was helpful. Be sure to talk with your doctor about any burning you may have in your feet. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 you can get a good running shoe that the sole will easily come out. check it when you are in the store. take the store insole out and put in your custom insole. this is not a problem. karen Neuropathy Hi Rick, here's some information on Neuropathy. ABOUT peripheral NEUROPATHY: Symptoms and Signs While every person's experience with peripheral neuropathy can be as unique as the individual, there are some common neuropathy symptoms and signs. At first, you may notice numbness, tingling, abnormal sensations, or pain in your feet. Some people feel like they have socks on, even though they are barefoot. Over time, this feeling spreads to your legs and hands. You may find it harder and harder to walk. Your legs feel heavy. You have to drag yourself up the stairs. You find yourself losing your balance, not being exactly sure where your feet are; so, you stumble into things or fall. To keep your balance, you are likely to widen your way of walking, and your walking becomes less rhythmic or fluid. As for your hands, you think you have a good grip on something, like your keys, but they drop right out of your hands. In the worst cases, you can end up in a wheelchair. Some neuropathies can be fatal. Peripheral neuropathy symptoms and signs can vary in how they begin. Some neuropathies come on suddenly; others gradually over many years. There are three types of peripheral nerves affected, and symptoms depend on these nerves and their location: 1.. Sensory Nerves: affect sensation 2.. Autonomic Nerves: affect internal organ functions; and, 3.. Motor Nerves: affect muscles. Many types of peripheral neuropathy affect all three types of nerves to various degrees, but some affect only one or two. Here are some peripheral neuropathy symptoms and warning signs as described by patients: Weakness in the Arms or Legs Legs: Usually caused by damage to the motor nerves, leg symptoms often include difficulty walking or running; a feeling of " heaviness " in your legs; finding it takes a lot of effort just to climb the stairs; stumbling or tiring easily. Muscle cramps may be common. Arms: In the arms, you may find it difficult to carry groceries, open jars, turn door knobs or take care of your personal grooming. A common frustration is dropping things. Numbness, Tingling and Pain Sensory nerves, when damaged, can cause various symptoms. Early on, there may be spontaneous sensations, called paresthesias, which include numbness, tingling, pinching, sharp, deep stabs, electric shocks, or buzzing. These sensations are usually worse at night, and sometimes become painful and severe. You may also experience unpleasant abnormal sensations when you touch something, sensations called dysesthesias because they are caused by stimuli. Or, you may find yourself feeling nothing at all, in this case experiencing anesthesia, a lessening or absence of sensation. Impaired Sense of Position When you lose the ability to " sense " or feel your feet, you may find yourself being uncoordinated because when you walk because you are not sure about the placement of your feet. Patients may find themselves walking differently without really knowing how or why they are doing so. Chances are they have either widened their style of walking (in an unconscious effort to keep their balance) or they may be dragging their feet. " Glove and Stocking Sensation " This phrase describes what doctors call a patient's odd feeling of wearing stockings or gloves or slippers when, in fact, the patient's hands and feet are completely bare. Symptoms of Autonomic Damage When it occurs, autonomic nerve damage can potentially cause: a drop in blood pressure and, consequently, dizziness when standing up; intestinal difficulties such as constipation or diarrhea; sexual dysfunction; thinning of the skin (with susceptibility to bruising and poor healing), and other symptoms. Hope this was helpful. Be sure to talk with your doctor about any burning you may have in your feet. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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