Diabetic Neuropathy

[tomgallagher]

Does anybody else have it and how bad is it.?

 

[Steff]

Yeah I have it in my feet, its bad but i live with it im on meds for it but it does hurt at times to the point were i hate to walk(rare but can happen )

 

[lisa marie]

ouch

Yes I do, it starts in my lower back and goes right down into my feet.. Its horrible and i understand what you mean when you mention about the the walking --> OUCH.!! What medication do you take for it and does it help.?? LIsa

 

[ukjohn]

Yes I have it, its very painful on times it feels like someone rubbing your leg with a brush of needles to a burning sensation, I am also on medicine for it

John

 

[Newtothis]

Can I ask exactly what it is and how is it diagnosed?

 

[ukjohn]

Can I ask exactly what it is and how is it diagnosed?

Amanda

In laymans terms it is nerve damage, ussually around the feet and legs but can happen anywhere on the body, mine was detected by the Podiatrist with various instruments for feeling s and senses in the feet and also you get the various types of pain mentioned above. Hope that helps.

John

 

[Newtothis]

Amanda

In laymans terms it is nerve damage, ussually around the feet and legs but can happen anywhere on the body, mine was detected by the Podiatrist with various instruments for feeling s and senses in the feet and also you get the various types of pain mentioned above. Hope that helps.

John

Thanks John,
I try not to read too much or google as I'm a born worrier - my husband calls me one of the 'worry-well'; have you had it long. I have my feet checked every 3 months for peace of mind...

 

[ukjohn]

Thanks John,
I try not to read too much or google as I'm a born worrier - my husband calls me one of the 'worry-well'; have you had it long. I have my feet checked every 3 months for peace of mind...

Hi Amanda, I try not to read to much on the google answers as you say they frighten the life out of you. I've had the neuropathy for quite some time but its only got bad this past year or so where I need tablets for the pain, but back last year I had Cellulitus in my legs which has been treered and I now have to wear support stockings, it has left my legs discoloured , its all something to do with the veins and return valves for the blodd not working properly.

John.

 

[Newtothis]

Hi Amanda, I try not to read to much on the google answers as you say they frighten the life out of you. I've had the neuropathy for quite some time but its only got bad this past year or so where I need tablets for the pain, but back last year I had Cellulitus in my legs which has been treered and I now have to wear support stockings, it has left my legs discoloured , its all something to do with the veins and return valves for the blodd not working properly.

John.

Thanks for sharing this with me; the internet is both fascinating and scary at the same time. I hope you're not in too much discomfort. Take care, big hug {{{}}} Amanda xx

 

[tomgallagher]

I use 1800 units of Neurotin per day and it helps quite a bit.

 

[trophywench]

Neurontin is what USA calls Gabapentin.