RE: neuropathy

[Guest guest]

I have a friend that has neuropathy and she does not have diabetes. She does

have thyroid problems, has been on meds for 30 yrs or more.

hugs

Eunice

[Guest guest]

Hi,

It was the symptoms of neuropathy that made me go to my doctor. He was

immediately suspicious and tested me for diabetes which came back

positive.

It turns out that my " neuropathy " is actually caused by my severely

arthritic hip.

Gail

neuropathy

I am newly diagnosed, not on medication, my Dr says handle with

exercise and diet, I went to my neurologist for migraines and she

tested me for neuropathy, she tells me I have very bad neuropathy. I

don't understand, I had a low A1C test, my blood sugar levels have

stayed mostly under 130, so how could I have this , She says there is

no cure, I have aching in my legs and feet, worse at night, I am told

just keep the sugar levels as low as possible, I am so confused, I

have aches and pains and am told there is no cure, I'm given no

medicine, Just told to test once a day. I did go to a diabetic class

at my local hospital but didn't get much help there, Just mainly

told to diet. He told me " You have diabetes, you have to expect these

things " I guess I just wanted to see in anyone out there has been

told they have neuropathy this soon after diagnoses of the diabetes.

This is the first post I've written, thank you,

SJ

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[Guest guest]

SJ,

you can have neuropathy early on if you have gone a long time undiagnosed

diabetic. It can be years sometimes before folks know they are diabetic,

with blood sugars in the 300s and above for most of them...and that causes

damage.

It is true keeping bgs lower will help you, and may better the neuropathy

and prevent it from getting worse.

I don't know of any meds that will help it, but perhaps homeopathic meds can

help?

I was told I had neuropathy, but it was mild, as I have gotten bgs closer to

normal it has lessen conciderably. I must have been diabetic at least a

year before diagnosed, maybe more. You just don't know how long this has

been sneaking up on you.

Also, if you have many aches and pains, perhaps check your thyroid?

Apparently it is common in women near menopause and insulin resistance is

also common with that. There is special tests tho you must ask for because

the usual one will not show up if problems.

I wish I knew something more...maybe some of the others can suggest

something to ease things for you.

tam

[Guest guest]

Hi

I have neuropathy in my feet that started 6 years before I was diagnosed in

May of this year. It may be caused by something else, I don't know. I

can't get anyone to give me any help as to why this has happened. It's not

easy to live with. There's not too many choices for medication that don't

have really bad side effects so I'm mostly going with Tylenol. I get pretty

depressed sometimes. My diabetes is under pretty good control also just

using diet and exercise. I haven't got much help for you except to say I'm

there with you and know what you're going through. Take it one day at a

time and try to keep your spirits up. If you want to email me off list and

talk, my email is vhoste@....

Hugs,

Virginia

neuropathy

> I am newly diagnosed, not on medication, my Dr says handle with

> exercise and diet, I went to my neurologist for migraines and she

> tested me for neuropathy, she tells me I have very bad neuropathy. I

> don't understand, I had a low A1C test, my blood sugar levels have

> stayed mostly under 130, so how could I have this , She says there is

> no cure, I have aching in my legs and feet, worse at night, I am told

> just keep the sugar levels as low as possible, I am so confused, I

> have aches and pains and am told there is no cure, I'm given no

> medicine, Just told to test once a day. I did go to a diabetic class

> at my local hospital but didn't get much help there, Just mainly

> told to diet. He told me " You have diabetes, you have to expect these

> things " I guess I just wanted to see in anyone out there has been

> told they have neuropathy this soon after diagnoses of the diabetes.

> This is the first post I've written, thank you,

> SJ

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[Guest guest]

I have burning aches here and there....it can't be neuropathy yet

though, I don't think. I was just diagnosed a year and a half ago and my

numbers are not high? I think it must be psychoneuropathy! (I'm

imagining it..)

Maralee

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and her three kitties!

****I was told I had neuropathy, but it was mild, as I have

****gotten bgs closer to normal it has lessen conciderably. I

****must have been diabetic at least a year before diagnosed,

****maybe more. You just don't know how long this has been

****sneaking up on you.

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[Guest guest]

I also have minor neuropathy which I considered was too soon to have but none of

us knows exactly how long we were diabetic before we were diagnosed.

Carole

Boston Terrier Rescue of Las Vegas

BTCSouthernNevada.com

RE: neuropathy

I have burning aches here and there....it can't be neuropathy yet

though, I don't think. I was just diagnosed a year and a half ago and my

numbers are not high? I think it must be psychoneuropathy! (I'm

imagining it..)

Maralee

>^..^<

>^..^<

>^..^<

and her three kitties!

****I was told I had neuropathy, but it was mild, as I have

****gotten bgs closer to normal it has lessen conciderably. I

****must have been diabetic at least a year before diagnosed,

****maybe more. You just don't know how long this has been

****sneaking up on you.

****

*

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[Guest guest]

I didnt get neuropathy until I started on blood pressure meds dont know why

but it is in my toes and I havent been able to wear sandals in about 8 years

.. The wind blowing on my toes is very painful. I was told it was years of

being diabetic with high sugars when I didnt know I was diabetic and dr.

didnt believe me when I said blood pressure meds brought it on cant explain

it. I sometimes have uncomfortableness in my leggs . Dh rubs it for me

which helps alot and sometimes I use a heating pad which also helps.

sharon

[Guest guest]

owienurse2001 wrote:

> I am newly diagnosed, not on medication, my Dr says handle with

> exercise and diet, I went to my neurologist for migraines and she

> tested me for neuropathy, she tells me I have very bad neuropathy. I

> don't understand, I had a low A1C test, my blood sugar levels have

> stayed mostly under 130, so how could I have this , She says there is

> no cure, I have aching in my legs and feet, worse at night, I am told

> just keep the sugar levels as low as possible, I am so confused, I

> have aches and pains and am told there is no cure, I'm given no

> medicine, Just told to test once a day. I did go to a diabetic class

> at my local hospital but didn't get much help there, Just mainly

> told to diet. He told me " You have diabetes, you have to expect these

> things " I guess I just wanted to see in anyone out there has been

> told they have neuropathy this soon after diagnoses of the diabetes.

> This is the first post I've written, thank you,

> SJ

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Sounds a little odd. However, they may just want to monitor you for a

while and see what is happening with your blood sugars and your

neuropathy before trying anything else. I had loss of feeling in my

right leg all the way to near the groin. With bg control I've gotten

feeling back to the upper half of the foot. However, I probably won't

ever get feeling back to the toes. plus, with the foot infections, the

lymphatic system has basically been reemed out in that leg, so I will

probably always have a little pain up the back inside of the leg.

[Guest guest]

My neuropathy seemed to start when I was taking meds for a heart arrhythmia

6 or 7 years ago. I have always been convinced that this medication is

what caused it but have received no support from my Dr. I was diagnosed in

May with a fasting bg level of 170. This tells me that the diabetes had not

been present for 6+ years already or it would have been far higher. I

haven't taken that medication for 2 years with no improvement in the

neuropathy so it appears the damage is permanent. I'll stop my whining now.

Virginia

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> I didnt get neuropathy until I started on blood pressure meds dont know

why

> but it is in my toes and I havent been able to wear sandals in about 8

years

> . The wind blowing on my toes is very painful. I was told it was years

of

> being diabetic with high sugars when I didnt know I was diabetic and dr.

> didnt believe me when I said blood pressure meds brought it on cant

explain

> it. I sometimes have uncomfortableness in my leggs . Dh rubs it for me

> which helps alot and sometimes I use a heating pad which also helps.

>

> sharon

>

[Guest guest]

Re: neuropathy

SJ,

you can have neuropathy early on if you have gone a long time undiagnosed

diabetic. It can be years sometimes before folks know they are diabetic,

with blood sugars in the 300s and above for most of them...and that causes

damage.

It is true keeping bgs lower will help you, and may better the neuropathy

and prevent it from getting worse.

[, Bruce] I am told that if the neuropathy isn't too advanced it can

sometimes be reversed.

I don't know of any meds that will help it, but perhaps homeopathic meds can

help?

[, Bruce] I have heard that B vitamins can help, but you should consult

your doctor. Is there a significant Chinese community in your area?

Accupuncture and/or TCM herbal compounds might help.

[Guest guest]

At the beginning, I was told to test FIVE times a day. First thing in the

morning, last thing at night, and two hours after every meal.

Re: neuropathy

owienurse2001 wrote:

Just told to test once a day.

[Guest guest]

Hi Tigger,

You need to find some patience. It wasn't that long since you were on the floor

for 30hrs. I don't know how much you can get back but give yourself a break. I

don't know if some pt will help but maybe you can arrrange some.

JudyMer

---- Tigger wrote:

> Has anyone had any luck with getting rid of neuropathy? I've been taking

> Neurontin and it hasn't done a darn thing. I'm not allowed to drive until I

> can feel my feet. The neuropathy has now gone into the pinky and ring

> finger of my left hand. I'm so very frustrated.

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[Guest guest]

I know you're right, but I had the neuropathy before I was on the floor.

It's probably been a little over a year now.

Judy, I really need to get it a little better so I can drive. BTW, I've

never had any patience.

Tigger (Ruth) in Rhode Island

Re: Neuropathy

Hi Tigger,

You need to find some patience. It wasn't that long since you were on the

floor for 30hrs. I don't know how much you can get back but give yourself a

break. I don't know if some pt will help but maybe you can arrrange some.

JudyMer

---- Tigger wrote:

> Has anyone had any luck with getting rid of neuropathy? I've been taking

> Neurontin and it hasn't done a darn thing. I'm not allowed to drive until

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> can feel my feet. The neuropathy has now gone into the pinky and ring

> finger of my left hand. I'm so very frustrated.

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> Thanks,

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> Tigger (Ruth) in Rhode Island

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