feet issues

[gail2]

keep getting pins and needles and/or a numb feeling in my feet like small pin pricks of fire they coming and going could this be the start of something?

 

[AlisonM]

I could be transient neuropathy Gail. I understand your numbers are coming down?

 

[pav]

It could be neuropathy amongst other things its some of the symptoms I get with my neuropathy, its worth getting it checked out to say yes or no.

Just seen another post by Northerner explaining what transient neuropathy is, with luck its a temp thing if your BS levels are coming down.

 

[AJLang]

Hi Gail try not to worry but see your GP or podiatrist for their advice as soon as you can so they can give you a diagnosis. Hugs

 

[Caroline]

Hope the feet get sorted, go with advice and get it checked. It could be anything including sitting or sleeping in an awkward way, but worth getting checked for your own peace of mind.

 

[yorksman]

I had these tingly sensations in my toes well before I got diabetes. In my case it was a restriction of the capillaries, a side effect of prescribed ramipril. The consultant said if I could live with it, I should, because the benefits of the drug outweighed the discomfort. It's worth checking with your physician to see if any medication that you may take has a similar side effect.

Mine got worse with diabetes but they seem to have alleviated as BGs have gone down and as I take more exercise. I also have a Revitive Circulation Booster which stimulates the muscles in the calves, feet and toes and that definitely helps if done regularly. In fact, I have no problems if used daily. In my case it is a blood circulation problem, not a nerve problem. Soluable fibre in foods, as opposed to insoluable dietry fibre will also help improve circulation over time.

My understanding is that with neuropathy, you loose sensation, hence the stories of people walking about with drawing pins or nails in their feet and being unaware of it.

 

[PattiEvans]

My understanding is that with neuropathy, you loose sensation, hence the stories of people walking about with drawing pins or nails in their feet and being unaware of it.

Well, yes, that does happen, but it's not the whole picture. Neuropathy can be very painful. Just imagine sitting awkwardly, so you restrict your circulation and lose feeling in one of your limbs, when you stand up the circulation starts again and you have pins and needles, that's the nerves regenerating when circulation restores oxygen to the nerves. This is a similar process to neuropathy when BGs are brought down and circulation improves. Except it can be a lot more painful than pins and needles.