Neuropathy

[Guest guest]

My neuropathy strted when I was 14. It began as discoloration in the

lower extremities, then eventually loss of hair, leather like skin

and total discoloration.

Blood glucose levels at that time was acceptalbe up to 146mg/dl.

Testing was mainly based on urine testing, where as blood machine

werent available, only lab work was done.

The key to neuropathy that I found was how to deal with the pain. I

was put on psychiatric drugs just to sleep and forget the pain, but

these meds made me drowsy.

Now after having 2 heart attacks fro hardening of the arteries,

having 9 stents and a host of other complications from diabetes, my

neuropathy doesnt seem to bother me as much anymore.

I think even people in good control will develop some type of

complication, it goes with the territory...at least with me!

Vicky needs to keep her bgs low and work with what you are now! Even

if it started, she can control neuropathy by controlling her bgs.

Hang in there girl..and by all means please consult professionals

before doing ANYTHING related to this chronic disease. Good luck

[Guest guest]

Yep, once my levels dropped, both the pain and most of the neuropathy went away.

Since my levels have started up again, the neuropathy is creeping back, but the

pain has not restarted yet.

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Re: New to this group!-

In a message dated 10/15/2003 3:02:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

james_19742000@... writes:

> What I am asking is, is there anyone out there who is having or had

> a similar experience and if so did your situation improve??

Hi ,

Welcome to the group. I have not had neuropathy, but some members have

posted about having less pain once their bg's were normal or at least close to

normal.

Eunice

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