| Hi Littlebit,
I have some nerve damage that was diagnosed by a EMG last year. I have had type one diabetes for 17 years and the nerve damage to my arms and legs started about 3 years ago. I think some of the problem with my feet is neuromas and some of it is nerve damage. The most annoying problem I have is with my feet, numbness a feeling of swelling, right below my toes. The balls of my feet hurt when I walk for a long distance. My arms is limited to the radial nerve, that affects my shoulders and arms. My baby finger is prone to twitching, but the most painful is the cramp like feeling I get under my arms and down my sides and back. I take Neurontin also, but it isn't nearly enough.
So far I have avoided any gastric problems and for that I am happy. I have noticed the past few years I have slowly gotten progressively worse and that scares me a bit.
I didn't take good care of myself for years after diagnosis. I finally got on the ball in 2001 and got on the pump. I exercise daily. Walk five miles a day or rollerblade. I also kayak and hike. I don't think I can undo the damage done, but hopefully I can stop any further damage.
I am so sorry you are having so much difficulty. I would definitely suggest talking to your doctor and seeing if any type of exercise would help you if your not doing that already.
Good luck and I hope that you can find some answers!
Nancy  | 
