[TxTechKimmy]

Do any of y'all have complications from neuropathy? I've started having the intense shooting pains, tingling, numbness, burning and the feeling of spikes in my feet over the last year or so. My doctor just put me on Lyrica and it helps a lot. Just wondering if anyone else is having 'fun' with neuropathy like me.

[lgvincent]

I have some. In 1996 I got a numb spot on my right big toe that was about the size of the circumference of a pencil. Since then, it has grown to be slight numbness in the "outer" edges of several fingers and toes. One thing that really bothers me is if I eat too fast, I will throw up. Doctors have told me they think this is because of nerve damage done around the intestines and stomach. Oh, what a joy! Never knew that could happen.

[archimeech]

I've actually been taking Benfotiamine; a lipid soluble form of Thiamine(b1). It has allowed me to regain a slightly noticeable amount of reflex in my left foot. Supposedly, benfo, will help slow down the onset of neurapthy so I'm hoping it does.

[TxTechKimmy]

Brandy..I have experienced the stomach issues too. It too is nerve damage as you mentioned..called gastroparesis. I haven't suffered from it in a while, but for a bit there, I was puking after every meal. Nexium actually helped me out.
Archimeech..wow...that's interesting. Is it a prescription? I just hate this stuff, especially at night. The pain can be unbearable at times.

[lgvincent]

Originally Posted by TxTechKimmy

Brandy..I have experienced the stomach issues too. It too is nerve damage as you mentioned..called gastroparesis. I haven't suffered from it in a while, but for a bit there, I was puking after every meal. Nexium actually helped me out.

Hey! My name isn't Brandy. She was my best buddy until I killed her a few weeks ago.

[am1977]

Originally Posted by lgvincent

Hey! My name isn't Brandy. She was my best buddy until I killed her a few weeks ago.

Ig- I wish you would stop being so hard on yourself~ you did NOT kill her! I know how much you miss her, but you are not responsible for her becoming ill. You did the right thing and I think that you should find peace in the fact that she isn't suffering anymore. I'm sure she's watching over you from a better place


Back to subject...

I don't experience Neuropathy (not yet)... I hope that the medication helps you with any uncomfortable sensation. Keep us posted

[Catareta]

I haven't had it confirmed, but my GP thinks I have diabetic related pain...

Flank pain for 6 months since severe kidney infection; ultrasound clear, bloodwork good except low sodium.

So on Tramacet 4 times daily... its helping a bit...

[Keezheekoni]

Originally Posted by Catareta

Flank pain for 6 months since severe kidney infection; ultrasound clear, bloodwork good except low sodium.

So on Tramacet 4 times daily... its helping a bit...

I was in the ER yesterday (uh, Monday...) for what I thought was a kidney stone that wasn't passing. Turns out that it was my left ovary! Apparently I have extra blood vessels that were squeezing it and that was causing the pain in my kidney area. Really weird. I got shot up with 3mg of dilaudid and sent home with a referral to an OB/Gyn and a script for percocet.

So, since you're having an aching kidney, you might have them look into your ovaries as well...

Rikki

[KickStart101]

Originally Posted by TxTechKimmy

Do any of y'all have complications from neuropathy? I've started having the intense shooting pains, tingling, numbness, burning and the feeling of spikes in my feet over the last year or so. My doctor just put me on Lyrica and it helps a lot. Just wondering if anyone else is having 'fun' with neuropathy like me.

Hi Tx: Geez, that sounds awful. I've not had pain or burning but I
did have a numb middle toe of my left foot many yrs. ago. I had been
neglecting my sugars and testing(cuz I didn't have time. crazy
yr.)

My Doc confirmed my suspicions(neuropathy). So back to looking
after "myself" much better and I got the feeling back in about 6
mths. I still have no numbness or pain, etc. from Diabetes thankfully,
(kow). For worse neuropathy, it would take longer, of course, and may
not all go away. But it's certainly worth the time and effort. I hope that
you get it looked after so you will be feeling much better. I'm
glad the Lyrica is helping. I don't know about that drug but I hope it's
not just a bandaid.

[archimeech]

Originally Posted by TxTechKimmy

Brandy..I have experienced the stomach issues too. It too is nerve damage as you mentioned..called gastroparesis. I haven't suffered from it in a while, but for a bit there, I was puking after every meal. Nexium actually helped me out.
Archimeech..wow...that's interesting. Is it a prescription? I just hate this stuff, especially at night. The pain can be unbearable at times.

No, it's not a prescription. It's a vitamin supplement. PM me if you'd like the address of the place that I've found to order it from. They seem to be the cheapest and are very responsive, however, I suggest you look into it and determine wether or not it is. I've been wrong in the past and if there is a less expensive supplier out there, I'd love to hear about it myself.
The doctors thought I had gastroparesis, and I may still have a mild form of it, but most likely you have GERD, unless you've had diabetes for a long time. I've been taking one form of Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, et al, for about 10 years now.

[Lisa971]

What type of doctor diagnosed your neuropathy? Just curious because my endo- has checked my feet and toes with a """""vibrating""""" device and said that my feet were very good. I would tell her when I would stop feeling the sensation, but I wonder if she didn't check thoroughly, because I have had tingling, sharp pains, and when I get a blister on my toes, sometimes I can't even feel it. Now I'm having annoying pressure and pinpoint burning pains in my hands and down the bottom of my legs to my feet. It's not so much the tingling sensations I'm having, and it is painful and sometimes paralyzing.
Just wondering if going to separate specialists would be more worthwhile than letting the endo- check everything.
How were your suspicions confirmed? What kind of tests?
~Lisa

[BriOnH]

Neuropathy is the only one of the big three (Retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy) that I show no signs of yet (knock on wood, thank god, and pray that continues).

[archimeech]

Originally Posted by Lisa971

What type of doctor diagnosed your neuropathy? Just curious because my endo- has checked my feet and toes with a """""vibrating""""" device and said that my feet were very good. I would tell her when I would stop feeling the sensation, but I wonder if she didn't check thoroughly, because I have had tingling, sharp pains, and when I get a blister on my toes, sometimes I can't even feel it. Now I'm having annoying pressure and pinpoint burning pains in my hands and down the bottom of my legs to my feet. It's not so much the tingling sensations I'm having, and it is painful and sometimes paralyzing.
Just wondering if going to separate specialists would be more worthwhile than letting the endo- check everything.
How were your suspicions confirmed? What kind of tests?
~Lisa

Lisa, you need to be refered to a Neurologist. The same test that they use for Carpal Tunnel (sp?) is used to test your level of neurapathy.

[TxTechKimmy]

Hi Lisa...I agree with Meech. My endo originally said she thinks it is a sign of neuropathy, however, she's sending me to a neurologist just to ensure it is neuropathy caused by the diabetes. My appointment is in a few weeks, so I am unsure as to what tests they will run. She did prescribe Lyrica to me in the interim, and it has helped A LOT.
You're right Brian...Retinopathy, Neuropathy and Nephropathy...I'm just the opposite of you and have all three...sigh. Luckily, there are ways to slow the damage down.

[notme]

I went in for several tests to find out why I had elbow and hand pain. It was determined that I had neuropathy. Now I have Trigger thumb in that same hand. I am taking neurontin, but trying to keep it at a low dose.