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07-17-2006, 10:33 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tracy, California
Posts: 1
| | | Hello
Hello there,
I am a 63 year old Type II diabetic, living in Tracy, California with my lovely wife Suzanne. We are empty nesters, although our daughter lives only 1 mile away with our two grandchildren, Both very smart and champion swimmers.
My biggest problem is neuropathy in my feet causing much pain after standing or walking for awhile. Would dearly love to find a solution! Is it shoes or medicine?
Denny Kessler |
07-17-2006, 10:45 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Coast
Posts: 286
| | | Welcome to the forum Denny,
I have no knowledge about neuropathy - someone will jump in with some information to get the conversation started. I have heard that nerve damage can be reversed in some cases - though it takes a long time for the nerves to re-grow(if that is the correct term) That takes quite good blood glucose control over a extended period of time. The nerves only re-grow at a very slow rate and the feet are so far from where the nerves start. Well, all my knowledge on this subject is now public. |
07-17-2006, 10:48 AM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio
Posts: 4,636
| | Hi Denny and welcome to the forum. If you get an answer about your feet, let me know.  I have tried everything, except medication, which my doctor seems reluctant to prescribe. The thing that helps me most is a foot massage, when I can talk the hubby into doing it. Also, sometimes putting a huge amount of Vaseline on them and wearing thick, soft socks. Even that is just short term relief.
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07-17-2006, 01:17 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kent, WA USA
Posts: 2,755
| | Hi Denny,
Good to have you here. I don't have a solution, just wanted to say, "Hi!"
Rikki |
07-17-2006, 01:51 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The city on the edge of forever.
Posts: 4,847
| | | So far, the only thing I've found that will help with the problem is Carbatrol and I don't think it helps much.
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07-17-2006, 04:22 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,815
| | | I have no information for you either. Just wanted to welcome you aboard!
Karen |
07-20-2006, 03:33 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 3,213
| | Hi Denny, it's nice to see you here. I haven't had much experience
with neuropathy. Keeping your blood sugar in good control is of course
the best way to possibly reverse some of the neuropathy. You probably
noticed some helpful products mentioned in the Neuropathy thread. I hope
that you find some relief for the pain you are experiencing. Your Family
sound like Terrific People. I'm Happy to hear that. Welcome to our
Community. 
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07-20-2006, 09:00 AM
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I am a: Spouse/Significant Other | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Barbados
Posts: 3
| | | Relief - Oh Relief
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Originally Posted by Tracydenny Hello there,
I am a 63 year old Type II diabetic, living in Tracy, California with my lovely wife Suzanne. We are empty nesters, although our daughter lives only 1 mile away with our two grandchildren, Both very smart and champion swimmers.
My biggest problem is neuropathy in my feet causing much pain after standing or walking for awhile. Would dearly love to find a solution! Is it shoes or medicine?
Denny Kessler |
Hi Denny,
I don't think I am allowed to post websites in here so I won't. But there is a lady in my church who had apparently a similar problem. She is now using a product which seems to have helped her considerably.
if you want more information on this product, contact me for the name and websites etc.
Winston |
07-21-2006, 09:22 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA
Posts: 120
| | | Hello and welcome to the forum. I don't know what neuropathy is; I am diabetic newbie. Sorry I can't help you.
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07-21-2006, 09:33 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: P.A.
Posts: 61
| | Welcome fellow P. A. resident!!!  |
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