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Diabetic Neuropathy

Goodie2shoes — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 20:33:07 GMT

I no longer take medication since changing my diet and losing weight that has improved my A1C (as some of you know and have read my story here) But a lasting effect of diabetes has been neuropathy. My feet always feel like I am wearing socks. My 4th and 5th toes on both feet feel as if they are covered (such a wierd feeling) It's not painful just the feel as if I have socks on. Anyone know what I am talking about? Has anyone had that feeling and if so have you found a solution or spoke to your Doctor about it? I have an appointment next month but I really don't think there is much to be done about it. It's just a complication of the diabetes.

I feel great, no other issues just this wierd feeling in my feet.

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

LTT1 — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 20:37:17 GMT

@Goodie2shoes

I take Andrew Lessman's Capillary and Vein supplement and feel a noticeable difference in my legs late in the day. I also take his cinnamon supplement ...it helps me. My blood sugar typically runs high but not enough to require meds. Still, I can tell if I eat more sugar I have numbness in my feet.

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Icegoddess — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 20:46:40 GMT

Look at Gabapentin aka Neurontin. I'm not saying I recommend it or not, just that I believe it is a treatment for neuropathy.

My gynecologist uses it off-label and at a much lower dose for night sweats which I have. I'm currently taking a new non-hormonal drug as a try-out, but Medicare won't pay for it, so that's next on the list.

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

KailaS — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 20:47:55 GMT

I so understand. I lost most of my pancreas over ten years ago to tumors in that organ. Without most of my pancreas, I no longer produce nor use insulin effectively. I became an instant diabetic and take over 200 units of insulin a day along with other meds.

My feet do not feel as if I am wearing socks. Instead, my neuropathy makes me feel as if several of my toes are three times their size. The toes actually are normal size, but they feel weird and limit the feeling sensation in the front of my feet. It is a challenge, so I empathize with your issue, but I am thankful to still be standing. Good luck with getting answers from your doctor and congratulations on lowering your AIC.

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

Goodie2shoes — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 20:55:16 GMT

@LTT1 wrote: I take Andrew Lessman's Capillary and Vein supplement and feel a noticeable difference in my legs late in the day. I also take his cinnamon supplement ...it helps me. My blood sugar typically runs high but not enough to require meds. Still, I can tell if I eat more sugar I have numbness in my feet.

Interesting ! I've taken his vitamins before but was not aware of the supplement you mentioned. I make a recipe of cinnamon walnuts so I eat cinnamon everyday. My fastings are usually below 100. I came off meds after a second knee replacement and when the doctor did not resume my meds I decided to make a big change in my diet which helped me lose weight so my A1C came down to 5.8. I will look into Andrew Lessman's supplements, thanks

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

Goodie2shoes — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 21:03:02 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:

Look at Gabapentin aka Neurontin. I'm not saying I recommend it or not, just that I believe it is a treatment for neuropathy.

I have been on Neurontin before I believe it was when I had Shingles last year. I just might mention that to my Doctor. thanks

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

Goodie2shoes — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 21:08:43 GMT

@KailaS Wow ! my heart goes out to you ! You have been through a lot ! My sock situation doesn't even compare to what you have and are dealing with so blessings and prayers for you and so glad you are still able to stand. Thanks for your input and understanding.

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

Icegoddess — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 21:15:27 GMT

@Goodie2shoes wrote:
@Icegoddess wrote:
Look at Gabapentin aka Neurontin. I'm not saying I recommend it or not, just that I believe it is a treatment for neuropathy.

I have been on Neurontin before I believe it was when I had Shingles last year. I just might mention that to my Doctor. thanks

@Goodie2shoes yes, it is also used for nerve pain following shingles.

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

phoenixbrd — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 21:34:02 GMT

Many of Andrew Lessman's capsules are made with gelatin. This may or may not concern you....just stating a fact. Years ago I called Lessman's office regarding this issue. I was told that they had several calls and were considering an alternative. The. couple of times I checked I didn't notice the formulas had changed. So I stopped using his supplements years ago.

Just a FYI for those that are interested. My husband does take a nongelatin capsule of ALA for neuropathy and he notices the difference if he does not take it.

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Tissyanne — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:13:25 GMT

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

spumoni99 — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:58:10 GMT

My husband has neuropathy very bad, he is pre diabetic. He did work on his feet all day for many years. He has been walking in the kitchen bleeding and has no idea, when I told him we lifted up his foot and a big piece of glass is in it, he felt nothing.

Because of this if a shoe is rubbing against his foot he doesn't feel it, he has come close to losing a foot a few times from infection. He goes in every 3 week to get his foot cleaned up, they cut of dead skin and he feels nothing.

Gapapentin has helped some, they gave him a new medication I don't remember the name but it made him feel drunk for more than 24 hours from one pill so that didn't work for him. edited that I believe the new medicine was

Duloxetine

Just be careful and don't wear shoes that are too tight. Our insurance provides him with orthopedic shoes several times a year.

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

We rescue cats — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:03:04 GMT

@Goodie2shoes I take 300 mg of Alpha Lipoic Acid each day and it helps with the neuropathy, I've been taking it for a few years and swear by it. My choice is Jarrow Formulas Alpha Lipoic Sustain.

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10sluvr — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:04:34 GMT

my hubs feet get stabbing pains. They are generally at night but sometimes during the day. He's diabetic 2, controlled. We have racked our brains trying to figure out something to help. Loose shoes and staying active, help but don't solve. reading with interest what others do. Dr. doesn't have much help.

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simplyfriends — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:17:33 GMT

@Goodie2shoes I've heard eliminating seed oils (Omega 6) and adding more Omega 3 helps tremendously with inflammation and improves circulation. Maybe you could try that in addition to what you're doing for your neuropathy. I have 1 T of organic extra virgin olive oil on a spoon at night before bed. If you get the good stuff it tastes okay then follow with some water.

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

HerRoyaLioness — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:47:29 GMT

@Goodie2shoes - I have it all, numbness, feeling like my toes are twice their size and feeling like something is on them, it drove me nuts. I use one 600 mg each day and it helps. My sister uses 300 mg twice a day.

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

Still Raining — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:55:37 GMT

It is just a weird thing. I have made all rounds of doctors and drugs. No pain or complete numbness thank goodness, though my gait is compromised.

I find comfort in soft, thick sox. Usually wool. Maybe being cradled is the key? Could you ponder a comfort item for yourself?

We can be cosseted if we can't cured.

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

Toppers3 — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:07:00 GMT

@Goodie2shoes wrote:
I no longer take medication since changing my diet and losing weight that has improved my A1C (as some of you know and have read my story here) But a lasting effect of diabetes has been neuropathy. My feet always feel like I am wearing socks. My 4th and 5th toes on both feet feel as if they are covered (such a wierd feeling) It's not painful just the feel as if I have socks on. Anyone know what I am talking about? Has anyone had that feeling and if so have you found a solution or spoke to your Doctor about it? I have an appointment next month but I really don't think there is much to be done about it. It's just a complication of the diabetes.

I feel great, no other issues just this wierd feeling in my feet.

Neuropathy can have some very strange symptoms.

Sometimes it feels like there's something crawling on my legs like ants, but there's nothing there.

My feet are numb from the top 2/3 of the way down, so I can't really feel anything from my toes on down until you get to my heels.

I can still walk, but the way that I describe walking is like having "clown shoes on my feet," because wearing shoes puts more of a barrier between my feet and the ground and makes it more difficult to feel where my feet are at.

I describe it like, "wearing pillows on my feet."

It sounds funny, but it's actually really frustrating.

My feet feel numb all of the time and I do get shooting nerve pains in my feet and legs.

I've had neuropathy in my feet and legs for many years now but I just started to get it in my hands and right arm within the last few years. It's the same as in my feet--numbness and burning pain and sometimes shooting pain.

I take prescription Topiramate, and I also take Alpha-Lipoic Acid, too. I take 600 mg. of ALA at bedtime.

I also take a Super B Complex Vitamin once a day. The Bs help our nervous sytem function.

The ALA helps. I can tell a difference too because if I let it run out, I have more nerve pains from not taking it.

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

Goodie2shoes — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:45:38 GMT

@simplyfriends wrote: 've heard eliminating seed oils (Omega 6) and adding more Omega 3 helps tremendously with inflammation and improves circulation. Maybe you could try that in addition to what you're doing for your neuropathy. I have 1 T of organic extra virgin olive oil on a spoon at night before bed. If you get the good stuff it tastes okay then follow with some water.

Very interesting, I've never heard of eliminating seed oils. I use extra virgin olive oil when I saute my veggies. I'm sure I get at least a tsp of the oil from the veggies. I usually have the veggies at least 3 x's a week so I would think that should have helped somewhat. Thanks for the info

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Goodie2shoes — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:53:42 GMT

@ HerRoyaLioness Thanks I will research Alpha Lipoic Acid. I have heard of it but never researched what it does.

Re: Diabetic Neuropathy

Goodie2shoes — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:02:54 GMT

@Still Raining wrote:

I find comfort in soft, thick sox. Usually wool. Maybe being cradled is the key? Could you ponder a comfort item for yourself?

We can be cosseted if we can't cured.

I don't like wearing socks when the weather is warm especially to bed. My feet get to warm Even in the winter I only wear socks when I'm up and about but it doesn't help my symptoms. I still can't stand wearing them to bed. Thanks for the suggestion