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@nikkig

I just have started experiencing neuropathy. There is a possible diagnosis of gastroparesis that I am going to be evaluated for in early October. I have trouble now sleeping at night due to pins and needles and numbness. It all just started happening at once. I had a vitamin b 12 deficiency I was unaware of, and I wonder if that is what caused it. I have been in the hospital dealing with my stomach pain and immobility twice in the last month. No one even mentioned neuropathy, etc, when I mentioned that I had pins and needles, not even my GP. My GI just mentioned it. I have had controlled type 2 diabetes for 8 years (A1Cs under 7.0 and mostly under 6.5). I took metforim for years (which causes B 12 deficiency but my doctor didn't test me for), but now they took me off all my meds and that has caused a lot of anxiety. I can't eat a lot, so that my sugars are ok, but not where they should be. All these doctors work in isolation, but I have now made an appointment to see a neurologist. I live in Philadelphia and am shocked at the low level of insight doctors have into diabetes. I am now also working with an endo and have an appointment with another. I wondered if anyone had this dramatic turn of events in their lives. Sleeping has become hard. I am only 48 and work and have kids. I am in kind of a panic state. Any insights, treatment ideas, advice. Thanks!

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Hello @nikkig -- Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble sleeping due to the pins, needles and numbness in the legs. I'm sure it's not much consolation but you are not alone. There is a connection between diabetes and neuropathy. There is another discussion that you may want to read through and post any questions you might have:

Groups > Neuropathy > Diabetic Neuropathy progressing?
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diabetic-neuropathy-progressing/

Here are a few other links with information on diabetic neuropathy:

Mayo Clinic - Diabetic Neuropathy - Diagnosis & Treatment
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetic-neuropathy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20371587

John