Re: How the TENS Pain Control Units Work

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Mark:

That's diabetic neuropathy.

Here's what it is, as reported by the NIH:

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

<<Diabetic neuropathy, a nerve disorder caused by diabetes, is characterized

by a loss or reduction of sensation in the feet, and in some cases the hands,

and pain and weakness in the feet. The symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, which

vary among patients, are often slight at first. In fact, some mild cases may

go unnoticed for a long time. The first sign of the disease is usually

numbness, pain, or tingling in the hands, feet, or legs. After several years

this may lead to weakness in the muscles of the feet. Occasionally, diabetic

neuropathy can flare up suddenly and affect a specific nerve that may result

in double vision or drooping of the eyelid, or weakness and atrophy of the

thigh muscles. Nerve damage caused by diabetes generally occurs over a period

of years and may lead to problems with internal organs including the

digestive tract and sexual organs. These problems can then tend to cause

indigestion, diarrhea or constipation, dizziness, bladder infections, and

impotence. The loss of sensation in the feet is important as it may increase

the possibility of injuries of which the patient is not aware. These foot

injuries can develop into ulcers or lesions that can become infected. In some

cases, ulcers may not heal and amputation may be required.>>

We have a friend who went through it. It hit his colon.

-E