my tootsies hurt

[LauRa Lu]

For the last few weeks my feet have started to really ache in the mornings. When i wake up and step out of bed the first instant my feet hit the floor i feel like i cant stand, i take a step and it gets better then i'm ok. They feel numb and swollen but don't look swollen. I just spent the morning sleeping in the infirmary because i felt so run down today, my mouths full of ulsers and i feel like poop. I was only sleeping a few hours and when i woke up my feet and legs ached again, the only thing that made them feel better was stretching.

Im working in the us at a summer camp for those who dont know.

should i be planning leg surgery when i get home? :( I've only had diabetes 4 yrs!

[shabbie6247]

hi laura,
it could be that its just hot and sticky and your body is being made to run around like a lunatic this last couple of weeks.
when do you get to put your feet up girl?

[LauRa Lu]

i go to bed at 1 am and wake up at 6 am.... thats my feet up time.

[shabbie6247]

i go to bed at 1 am and wake up at 6 am.... thats my feet up time.

therein lies the answer to the feet problem and the mouth ulcers! you is just plain run down and not getting enough feet up time.
i hope you are having a buzzing time btw ;-)

[notme]

Laura, I so sympathize. I have the same issue with my feet. I walk several miles a day and when I get home my feet hurt. The next morning they feel like they are on fire. I know for me that it is going to get worse before it gets better as I am having bunion surgery in a few weeks. I hate feet right now.

It sounds like you need to try and get more rest if you can. If not, hit the vitamins and make sure you are testing often. You sound a bit run down. I am going to get these shoes. They are highly recommended for diabetic feet. Very cusioned. Brooks Addiction™ 7 - Free OVERNIGHT Shipping & Return Shipping (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7204026/c/87185.html)

Sorry you feel so lousy. Please try and rest a bit more.

[Julielouise]

Wow Laura- Sounds like you aren't getting much of a break. only 5 hours of sleep. Sorry you are in pain. How much longer before you can go home? Can you get to a doctor to help you with the mouth problems?
Take care of yourself hon.
Hugs-Julie

[Penny]

One of the worst health years I had as a young woman was when I was a counselor at a summer camp. It was also one of the funnest summers! :D After the kids were in bed, we counselors were in the pool, and playing cards, eating junk food, etc., until 3 or 4 in the morning. I remember one night when we played cards for Three Musketeer candy bars, I won....I was sick for a week! We had to get the kids up and going by 7. So, I understand what you are doing. After camp that year, I saw the doctor for my feet, for my back and for stomach problems.....I wonder why? :D It will do no good to tell you to get more rest, you are young and enjoying things too much. Try the vitimins, and if you get any days off rest as much as you can. Try also to eat healthy foods, and like everyone says TEST! Good shoes also make a big difference, I take it there is still lots of hiking at summer camp. This will be a fond memory you will have when you are my age, even the pain and discomfort. :)

[shockme]

sorry you're not feeling well laura! are ya having fun,otherwise? trish