Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 > > > Neuropathy > > Diabetic neuropathy (damage to the nerves) comes in different versions. > It is frequently permanent when it occurs, but it can be treated and the > symptoms controlled in most cases. > > There are several different types of damage that may affect the nervous > system of a person with diabetes. > > Note: The following list does not include a common complication of > diabetes called a " stroke " (cerebrovascular accident), and another > called a " TIA " (transient ischemic attack), both of which are due to > damage to the blood supply to a part of the brain. Strokes and TIA's are > usually classified as being different from the nerve damage problems > discussed here, although they, too, may result in nerve damage in people > with diabetes. > > Diabetic distal symmetric sensory polyneuropathy may result in total > anesthesia (loss of feeling) in the feet. More information about painful > diabetic foot pain can be found at Diabetes and > Foot Pain > > Autonomic neuropathy The autonomic nervous system controls automatic > functions of the body, and neuropathy might cause damage to any of the > following parts of the ANS: > Heart > Gut, including diabetic diarrhea, and stomach malfunction, called > " diabetic gastroparesis. " > Blood pressure > Sweating > Bladder control > Sexual functioning, including erectile dysfunction (Viagra may help) and > retrograde ejaculation. > > Mononeuropathy is, by definition, damage to a single nerve. One common > version of mononeuropathy can affect a single nerve leading to the > muscles of one eye, thereby causing double vision (diplopia) when > looking in certain directions. This is called an " extraocular muscle > palsy. " When it happens, physicians will have to check carefully to be > sure the problem is not due to some other cause. Although diabetic EOM > palsies are extremely frustrating, they will resolve gradually over a > period of months without any specific treatment. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 I was reading this list and could not help but think of how many of these things affect my husband. He swears up and down if he would have had any idea that tighter control would have prevented most of this (including End Stage Renal Disease) he would have been a " better " diabetic. When he was DX the doc just gave him insulin and said take 2 shots a day, test 3x's a day and call the office if it is over 300. I swear for years this was all he was told. When we meet I studied everything that I could find. The internet was new and the library did not offer a lot that I could understand with out a medical degree. Once Gregg and I were married I went to the doc with him (this guy was like 70 years old and very very old school set in his ways for treatment) and this was all the doc told him. Gregg's A1c was 13. I knew that was not right, so off on the quest to find a new doc. Found one, but he was against the pump, said that it gave the patient to much control. Stayed with that doc for 3-4 years b/c of insurance issues. Then we found what I think is the best doc in the memphis area, her name is Myers. She got Gregg's A1c down to 7 in just 1 year, once he showed control she put him on the pump. His adverage A1c for the past 6 years is 7.8. I really think doctors take diabetes to lightly. I know many people who only use their General/family doc for managment, that is fine if that doc is doing a good job, but a specialist to me is needed by all diabetics. Well I will get off my soap box. Sorry, this just gets me fired up b/c diabetes will not only kill you but it will ruin your life, cause you all sorts of pain, and is very costly, but only the diabetics are the only ones that care. Sheila > > > > > > > > Neuropathy > > > > Diabetic neuropathy (damage to the nerves) comes in different versions. > > It is frequently permanent when it occurs, but it can be treated and the > > symptoms controlled in most cases. > > > > There are several different types of damage that may affect the nervous > > system of a person with diabetes. > > > > Note: The following list does not include a common complication of > > diabetes called a " stroke " (cerebrovascular accident), and another > > called a " TIA " (transient ischemic attack), both of which are due to > > damage to the blood supply to a part of the brain. Strokes and TIA's are > > usually classified as being different from the nerve damage problems > > discussed here, although they, too, may result in nerve damage in people > > with diabetes. > > > > Diabetic distal symmetric sensory polyneuropathy may result in total > > anesthesia (loss of feeling) in the feet. More information about painful > > diabetic foot pain can be found at Diabetes and > > Foot Pain > > > > Autonomic neuropathy The autonomic nervous system controls automatic > > functions of the body, and neuropathy might cause damage to any of the > > following parts of the ANS: > > Heart > > Gut, including diabetic diarrhea, and stomach malfunction, called > > " diabetic gastroparesis. " > > Blood pressure > > Sweating > > Bladder control > > Sexual functioning, including erectile dysfunction (Viagra may help) and > > retrograde ejaculation. > > > > Mononeuropathy is, by definition, damage to a single nerve. One common > > version of mononeuropathy can affect a single nerve leading to the > > muscles of one eye, thereby causing double vision (diplopia) when > > looking in certain directions. This is called an " extraocular muscle > > palsy. " When it happens, physicians will have to check carefully to be > > sure the problem is not due to some other cause. Although diabetic EOM > > palsies are extremely frustrating, they will resolve gradually over a > > period of months without any specific treatment. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 I had diabetes for 35 years. Not my ticker doesn't work too good And have to have a shot every week because my kidneys.Is making need iron. This is not a fun. Not I'm catch things that I haven't in years. Trudy --- dnevessr@... wrote: > > > > > > > > Neuropathy > > > > Diabetic neuropathy (damage to the nerves) comes > in different versions. > > It is frequently permanent when it occurs, but it > can be treated and the > > symptoms controlled in most cases. > > > > There are several different types of damage that > may affect the nervous > > system of a person with diabetes. > > > > Note: The following list does not include a common > complication of > > diabetes called a " stroke " (cerebrovascular > accident), and another > > called a " TIA " (transient ischemic attack), both > of which are due to > > damage to the blood supply to a part of the brain. > Strokes and TIA's are > > usually classified as being different from the > nerve damage problems > > discussed here, although they, too, may result in > nerve damage in people > > with diabetes. > > > > Diabetic distal symmetric sensory polyneuropathy > may result in total > > anesthesia (loss of feeling) in the feet. More > information about painful > > diabetic foot pain can be found at Diabetes and > > Foot Pain > > > > Autonomic neuropathy The autonomic nervous system > controls automatic > > functions of the body, and neuropathy might cause > damage to any of the > > following parts of the ANS: > > Heart > > Gut, including diabetic diarrhea, and stomach > malfunction, called > > " diabetic gastroparesis. " > > Blood pressure > > Sweating > > Bladder control > > Sexual functioning, including erectile dysfunction > (Viagra may help) and > > retrograde ejaculation. > > > > Mononeuropathy is, by definition, damage to a > single nerve. One common > > version of mononeuropathy can affect a single > nerve leading to the > > muscles of one eye, thereby causing double vision > (diplopia) when > > looking in certain directions. This is called an > " extraocular muscle > > palsy. " When it happens, physicians will have to > check carefully to be > > sure the problem is not due to some other cause. > Although diabetic EOM > > palsies are extremely frustrating, they will > resolve gradually over a > > period of months without any specific treatment. > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Terri, that's fine. I have a dental appt at 11am (Eastern time; I forget when you live), but should be home the rest of the day. Did I give you my cell #? I can hear a lot better on my cell phone. Ramblin' Rose Moderator Reply-To: Neurosarcoidosis To: Neurosarcoidosis Subject: Re: neuropathyDate: Mon, 29 May 2006 16:02:01 -0000Rose,I will give you a call tomorrow if that is ok. I would like to talk toyou about neuropathy. I am getting it a lot now. Is it ok to calltomorrow?Terri~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~The Neurosarcoidosis CommunityNS CHAT:- Has been cancelled for now.Message Archives:-http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/messagesMembers Database:-Listings of locations, phone numbers, and instant messengers.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/database Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 29, 2006 Report Share Posted May 29, 2006 Terri, that's fine. I have a dental appt at 11am (Eastern time; I forget when you live), but should be home the rest of the day. Did I give you my cell #? I can hear a lot better on my cell phone. Ramblin' Rose Moderator Reply-To: Neurosarcoidosis To: Neurosarcoidosis Subject: Re: neuropathyDate: Mon, 29 May 2006 16:02:01 -0000Rose,I will give you a call tomorrow if that is ok. I would like to talk toyou about neuropathy. I am getting it a lot now. Is it ok to calltomorrow?Terri~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~The Neurosarcoidosis CommunityNS CHAT:- Has been cancelled for now.Message Archives:-http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/messagesMembers Database:-Listings of locations, phone numbers, and instant messengers.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/database Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Rose, As you can tell, I am still behind on things and maybe I can try you this weekend. I am having A/C replaced (have had none this season so far), my niece is out of the hospital and have to go see her... you get the picture. Thanks for hanging in with me. Terri G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Rose, As you can tell, I am still behind on things and maybe I can try you this weekend. I am having A/C replaced (have had none this season so far), my niece is out of the hospital and have to go see her... you get the picture. Thanks for hanging in with me. Terri G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Rose, As you can tell, I am still behind on things and maybe I can try you this weekend. I am having A/C replaced (have had none this season so far), my niece is out of the hospital and have to go see her... you get the picture. Thanks for hanging in with me. Terri G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.