| sudden neuropathy, scared to death, please help I dont know if this type of post fits the forum, and im sorry if it doesn't, i just need to ask for help about my neuropathy because I am so saddened and desperate. I am 22years old and I have had diabetes for 11 years now. My A1cs have averaged about 7.8-8 during the those years. Now, after about 4 years of limited physical activity, i have grown to 350lbs (at 6,3) and have begun experiencing extreme tingling in my feet at any angle but level. My Hands also fall asleep (?) at night unless i stick them directly at my side. I cannot believe that this is simply bad blood sugar, i am convinced i have kidney or liver disease since I am an extremely heavy drinker at 10-13 drinks of vodka a night. These symptoms of neuropathy have begun only in the last 6 months, and I only began to notice them in the last 3 or 4 months. This neuropathy has come on so suddenly, and i have reduced my carb intake by 80% an test my BS 10 times a day so I have almost perfect control now, but it is still getting worse. I am so scared, I feel in just 3 months I have realized my life is over, I cannot sleep, only imagining whether i can live in a wheelchair, or without arms, or blind. I desperatley need help, i dont understand how such intense pins and needles can strike over so few months. I am despondent, and I dont want to die, please help me. I have had dreams for my life and now i only dream to live another 10 years. I am so scared. |