Painfull Foot

[hellbell84]

adding to this discussion, i have a lump (looks like a bunion) on the side of my foot where my little toe is, do you reckon this could be a sign of this neuropathy?

also do diabetics qualify for free chirpodists (spelt super wrong) appointments

I always get cramp in the bridge of my feet as well, is any of this reversable through long periods of stable control? i'm getting worried 😱(


xxx

 

[Copepod]

Neuropathy means "nerve pain", so lumps are usually caused by something else, although can appear in the same feet at the same time.

I guess that access to free chiropody / podiatry services is different in different areas, so best ask your diabetes team - if appropriate, they will tell you how to get referred.

 

[sofaraway]

you should be able to get podiatory appointments if you need them, they will probably assess and see if you need any ongoing treatment or monitoring. I was seen and discharged but my GP is going to re-refer me as I have developed blood blisters on both my feet.

 

[Einstein]

I have quite severe peripheral neuropathy and have access to the podiatrist, however, it's down to me to contact them for my annual checkups.

In addition I have lumps on my heals which to my GP, diabetologist and podiatrist are a mystery, next stop is a trip to a dermatologist to identify them.

Best to get things checked out, especially with nerve damage on a regular basis.

 

[Elaine42]

Foot pain

I had a problem with my foot, tingling when I touched the top of it right to the tip of my toes. I got quite concerned and telephoned my DN,leaving a message on her answerphone. A week later I telephoned again, she said she had rung me back, but she heard the number wrong and just left a message on somebody elses phone. Anyway after weeks of worry her advice - get your diabetes under control. A great help - not. The tingling is still there but does seem to be lessening.

Now I think I have a corn on the ball of foot which is painful when I walk - is it right that I should not use corn plasters? Do I need to see a chiropodist and should this be arranged through my GP or Diabetic Clinic?