[Tamarante]

Anybody have any damaged blood vessels in feet that causes extreme pain? If so, what do you take for it and what other things do you do to ease the pain?

My husband is on Nuerantin and hates it and will be moved to something else, but in the meantime his pain have gotten so much worse.

[Glot]

I am sorry that your husband has such pain with his feet. It is no fun for I have this also since I have this diabetes. For me at times my feet tingle and hurt and ect. I do take Alpha Lipoic Acid supplement in the morining and in the evening every day, regularly. I use to take 300 mg and now I am taking 600 mg each morning and evening and the tingling , pain and ect has lessen greatly to the point of no pain at all at times. I get this ALA at Puritan's Pride Vitamins: Discount Vitamins and Herbal Supplements

Gloria Minn.

[lgvincent]

I used Neurontin for a while and didn't care for it. So far, the only thing that has help me is Carbatrol. I'm taking 300 mg a day but 600 mg seemed to work better.

[Corlain]

Does your husband do anything else for his feet aside form the medication? I have huge cracks in my heels and my feet tingle quite often. They have something called Diabetiderm that is a topical ointment for diabetics and it is starting to help me quite a bit.

[Puppypants]

I am also on Neurotin, and it has helped alot, but makes me soooo sleepy! Almost fell asleep in a training class yesterday, but it's worth it for the relief I feel. Some days, my feet ALMOST feel normal!

I also use Diabetiderm - it is some great stuff! It has gotten rid of 99% of the dryness, and has helped a big callus just about disappear.

[Gerald]

I only have mild soreness in my feet, so I'm not sure how useful this suggestion would be to you however my wife got me some diabetic socks called mediped and I'm finding they help me quite a bit. They are softer and have more cushioning then regular socks and are a lot more comfortable to wear.

[Jdemers]

Is that ointment a script or where do you buy it? thankyou Jdemers

[GrammyByer]

I also have neuropathy in my feet. I take cymbalta (30 mg 2x a day)and alpha lipoic acid (600 mg a day). These have helped me a lot. I rarely have any pain anymore. I also wear orthodics that were prescribed by my orthopedist. Hope this info helps.

[yu qinghua]

Hi!
I`ve suffered from it more than 5 years.
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[Tamarante]

Originally Posted by Gerald

I only have mild soreness in my feet, so I'm not sure how useful this suggestion would be to you however my wife got me some diabetic socks called mediped and I'm finding they help me quite a bit. They are softer and have more cushioning then regular socks and are a lot more comfortable to wear.

Yes, I get these type of socks from Wal-mart and this is the only place to sells them around here. My husband loves them and they do help somewhat because they are not tight around his feet, ankle or lower leg. I appreciate these socks.

[Tamarante]

Originally Posted by Puppypants

I am also on Neurotin, and it has helped alot, but makes me soooo sleepy! Almost fell asleep in a training class yesterday, but it's worth it for the relief I feel. Some days, my feet ALMOST feel normal!

I also use Diabetiderm - it is some great stuff! It has gotten rid of 99% of the dryness, and has helped a big callus just about disappear.

Is this an RX or OTC ointment??

[Tamarante]

OK made my list of the things you all use to ask his doctor about. Thank you so much! Sometimes I want to cry because he gets into so much pain and there is nothing I can do about it. It also bothers him emotionally as well and gets him depressed. Working on that one foot is impossible at this point so he's home on disability after a surgery caused by a callus back in Sept. 06.

Thanks again!

[Puppypants]

Diabederm is OTC - my local Wal-Mart carries (in a whole section devoted to diabetuc care) and so does Walgreen's, although it is significantly more at Walgreen's. Every jar that I have bought to date also includes a $2 off coupon as well. It is great stuff, very cooling and soothing on my feet. When I wore some ribbed socks once, I did get severe blistering on my feet, and found that A&D ointment was helpful then.

I hope he feels better soon. My foot issues cause depression too - I wish you both well!

[Tamarante]

Originally Posted by Puppypants

Diabederm is OTC - my local Wal-Mart carries (in a whole section devoted to diabetuc care) and so does Walgreen's, although it is significantly more at Walgreen's. Every jar that I have bought to date also includes a $2 off coupon as well. It is great stuff, very cooling and soothing on my feet. When I wore some ribbed socks once, I did get severe blistering on my feet, and found that A&D ointment was helpful then.

I hope he feels better soon. My foot issues cause depression too - I wish you both well!

Thank you! My husband is now using this ointment and we did get a coupon in the box too.

[Tamarante]

I think this is my last question...

For those of you who take alpha lipoic acid (600 mg a day) do you take it all at once or do you take 300mg in the morning and then 300mg at night? My husband is taking 300 mg in the morning and 300 at night sinc Friday, but he says he hasn't felt any change. Maybe he's taking it wrong.

These pills are expensive!!! Our pharmacy only sells a 60 ct bottle. Where can I find a larger bottle?

And we're going to be getting him off of Avandament this week thankfully and onto something better..not sure what better is but we'll see.