can I stop diabetic "pins and needles" pain in my feet?
Recently diagnosed Type II, 55 years old, not overweight, Last two months
of blood checks point to "Dawn Phenomenon" Morning readings avg. 182-230, with
some spikes as high as 300. After dinner readings 112. Pins and needles for last
9 months. Tried a pepper spray cream,,, worked a little, but later my feet just
burned. Can I reverse this feeling?
Gabaopentin may help you...ask your doctor.
As I was suffering from lower back pain that caused restless sleep and much pain, my primary doc order X-rays and labs to see what was going on. End result- degenerative disk disease with a nerve compromised. Another doc to whom I was referred reviewed my recent history and prescribed 2 drugs (Gabopentin and Robaxin) to help the healing and allow me to relax. When I showed the order to a nurse (in another setting) she said, "That drug is also prescribed for diabetic nerve pain. Since taking it, my toes don't tingle and my pain is reduced as well.
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gloria
Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 08:53 PM
Sydney1106
Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 10:37 PM
When I saw this reply, I just had to make a comment, too, on the gabopentin.
Recently, my doctor put me on the gabapentin, but then after a few days I noticed that my leg was swelling from ankle to knee, so I went off of it. The pain is still there but the swelling in my leg has been reduced. I am on a water pill (furosemide) but I had never experienced the swelling of my entire leg til I was on the gabopentin.
A few years ago, I tried Lyrica, but that caused me other side effects.
I think I'd rather try something that's a cream, if they have that.
But it's always best to consult your doctor (I am not).
I am Type II, female, w/diabetic neuropathy - I have the tingling and sometimes a sharp shooting pain, but not the burning sensations.
Sydney
IDDMCURE
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 03:29 PM
It is best to see a neurologist. Primary care docs on the whole are not well versed in neuropathy. Neurologists work with diabetes pts all the time. And keep in mind some drugs may raise your blood sugar so be sure to ask your MD about side effects of any Rx meds.
Susan
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 03:23 PM
This drug is also called Lyrica. It works a little but at night not at all. I was told I also have degenerative disk disease. I`m on 4 pain meds. Still looking for the right one.
Sydney1106
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 07:18 PM
I was on Lyrica for several weeks and had side effects of being dizzy, more swollen ankles than is my usual (tho' I am on a water pill), and so the doctor suggested that I go off of it, as it wasn't worth the side effects when it really wasn't taking care of the problem.
I just feel I'm doomed to just tolerate the pain as I have been doing now for several years!
Sydney
theirs not much to do for them, no matter what my blood sugars are low or in the 180's my feet still has pins and needles,lotions don't help,i just try to keep my A1c every six month in the 6.5 range then the pins and needles aren't so bad. my blood sugars ranges are 98 in am. 150's after lunch. and 100 2 hours after dinner.
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Dan,
I've had good luck with a supplement called "Benfotiamine." It was recommended by my diabetic podiatrist several years ago, and while I've had to increase the amount I take (to 3 pills 2 x/day), it helps a great deal, but does not completely eliminate the burning sensations. It's only available online; I've ordered from Benfotiamine.net, Vita-Cost and Swanson Health Products, and all have been about equal in terms of effectiveness, so if you decide to go this route, decide based on price-equivalence per pill.
Lee,
Type 1 for 61 of my 65 years.
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Go to "Rebuilder" on the internet. My son bought this for me two years ago, and I couldn't go on living without it.
I'm 73 so at the time it was so new that Medicare didn't pay for it, but they do now.....
It's wonderful.......try it
connie
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If you drink diet-sodas, don't use ones that are sweetened with aspartame. Not good for neuropathy.
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gloria
Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 08:55 PM
Interesting. I did not know that.
Susan
Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 09:35 AM
I did not know that either. Thank-you. I drink a lot of Diet Pepsi`s and Diet Coke.
So far I have not found anything that really works. There are a lot of times I do not have any sensation at all in my toes. When I do it is usually sharp stabbing jabbing pains. My legs just have a sort of uncomfortable running sensation that shoots down my legs. If you find anything I would appreciate it if you could pas the information along.
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sounds promising. I will talk to my doctor about this on my next visit. Thanks