Those needles & pins

[Plastirion]

I was diagnosed type 2 or possibly 1 in January and put on Metformin which didn't suit me, I have had no appetite and lost loads of weight. I have neuropathy giving me very bad pins and needles in my hands and feet and a lot of muscle pain in my much wasted muscles. I used to walk 5 miles a day now I can hardly walk to the end of the road.
At last I have been referred to the Diabetic Clinic at my local hospital who have put me on insulin and I feel wonderful but am very weak.
I'm wondering if there is anyone out there who has suffered neuropathy, does is go eventually? How long does it take? I have just started medication but unfortunately it has very unpleasant side effects.
Love to hear from you.
Joan

 

[sofaraway]

Hi Joan I have some neuopathy in my feet, I have had diabetes for 9 years and it's come on in around about the last year. I take medication for it and the pain has significantly improved and is almost all gone.

I know that people can get the symptoms of neuopathy when newly diagnosed because of having very high blood sugars that are being brought down. This can imporve and disapear once the body gets used to having normal blood sugars.

There are several different medications that can be used so ask your Dr to try something else if the side effects are intolerable.

 

[Caroline]

If you want some gentle exercise, just to keep things moving, have you thought about seated tai chi? My husband has osteoarthritis and does seated tai chi for arthritis which he says helps.

I know arthritis and diabetes are two different things, but anything gentle that helps keep you mobile is worth a try. go to www.taichiforarthritis.com read the reviews and look at he DVDs I believe there is also one for diabtetes too.

 

[Proudspirit]

Hi, I posted yesterday about pins and needles. I have them mainly in my feet but was unsure if it was related.