Newbie here saying hello

[bkevin]

Hi Guys,

I am a newbie with type 2

Glad to have some support with all this.

I am experiencing leg pains at night - could you please point me in the right direction or tell me if you have had the same problems?

Blessings,


Kevin

 

[ChrisP]

Hi Kevin,

Can't help with the leg stuff but I am sure some of the more experienced members will pop up soon but welcome any way.


I too am a newbie to all this ( Diagnosed type 2 two weeks ago).

Regards

Chris

 

[sasha1]

Hi Kevin

Welcome to the forum..the large extended family.....Your in the right place for support, advice, help, chat and a good old rant..🙂..Whatever you need just post.

Can't help with the pain in your legs...But someone will appear and be able to point you in the right direction.

Heidi
x🙂

 

[Northerner]

Hi Kevin, welcome to the forum!🙂

How long have you been diagnosed, and what treatment/medication are you on? I experienced cramps and joint pain for a while after diagnosis. This was explained to me as my levels improved with treatment, the nervous system may become more sensitive for a while as it gets used to the lower levels.

If it is concerning you you should contact your healthcare team to discuss it.

 

[Steff]

hi kevin and a warm welcome to the site , at night i get pain in the back of my leg about an hour before i go to bed i just sit with my foot raised on a chair with cushion and it seems to subside

 

[DiabeticDave]

Hi and welcome.......if it's night cramps, as Northerner Say's, it will get better with treatment for the diabetes....in the meantime try tonic water the quinine in it is supposed to help do away with the cramps.....so my nurse said!!

 

[Mojo]

Wishing you a BIG welocme to the forum Kevin.

Note to self: Must get a Tefal Actifry like Dave 😉

Mo 🙂

 

[bkevin]

Thank you all so much!!!

Well,

What a great welcome and some good advice for me too. I agree with you all that it is 'night cramps'. My diabetes is not yet under control - I am on maximum metformin but need to be on insulin - probably.

I have arranged to see my GP tomorrow and have an appointment at a specialist diabetes clinic in August. I am sure I will be able to manage it properly eventually.

In the meantime I will try the tonic water.

Thank you all again for such a warm welcome - it is good to have support at times like this.

Blessings,


Kevin

 

[insulinaddict09]

Hello and Welcome to the forum Kevin 🙂🙂

 

[Proudspirit]

hi & welcome, I get cramp in my legs in the night.. never realised diabetes had anything to do with it.. thanks for asking the question!

Julie x

 

[cjh1]

The Tonic Water is supposed to work,although it tastes vile!I found my cramps are better if I have been more active during the day,and have taken the Metformin. Hubby is Type 1 and his cramps are very severe,for which he has medication,currently Gabapentin,which is also for Neuropathic pain(shooting pains in the arms legs and feet).There are other tablets you can have but it will probably settle down once you are under control.🙂

 

[bkevin]

Gabapentin

Hi,

My doctor has prescribed gabapentin. It seems to work a bit.

Thanks for all the advice


Kevin

 

[insulinaddict09]

Hi,

My doctor has prescribed gabapentin. It seems to work a bit.

Thanks for all the advice


Kevin

I would ask for Pregabalin ( Lyrica) I was told at the Diabetic Hospital that this is a better version than Gabapentin. I have had both , I must agree I did find Pregabalin to be the stronger tablet. 🙂

 

[sofaraway]

I take gabapentin and it's worked very well for me, the pain is virtually gone, so much that I am considering reducing and coming off the medication (Will of course discuss with my Dr first). I believe Pregablin is more expensive so they will often try gabapentin first to see if it works, if not then pregablin is an option.

 

[insulinaddict09]

I take gabapentin and it's worked very well for me, the pain is virtually gone, so much that I am considering reducing and coming off the medication (Will of course discuss with my Dr first). I believe Pregablin is more expensive so they will often try gabapentin first to see if it works, if not then pregablin is an option.

Yes you are right Pregabalin is a more expensive medicine , in my case it worked better for me. I now dont take any meds after reducing down and then stopping completely. As with everything you will always be given a cheaper alternative first before the slightly more expensive versions , wrong but true

 

[sofaraway]

Yes you are right Pregabalin is a more expensive medicine , in my case it worked better for me. I now dont take any meds after reducing down and then stopping completely. As with everything you will always be given a cheaper alternative first before the slightly more expensive versions , wrong but true

Good to hear that someone has been able to come of the medications. I disagree that it's wrong to try cheaper alternatives first though