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Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Jan 10, 2020 | Replies (317)

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@retiredteacher

@hopeful33250 I think I will find something that will work for me. I don't know for sure that what I have is neuropathy. I diagnosed myself and the symptoms and the explanation seem to say that's the problem. When I went for my check with my endo, I didn't have it, and I was still walking, but my feet were tender. Then one morning, I awoke and my feet were on fire! In the meantime, I have tried several creams on the soles of my feet and I have tried shoe inserts, but I don't feel any change. I was so into the treadmill groove that I couldn't believe that this happened.
This year so far has not been a good one. My husband was ill for almost two months and has just recently felt like himself again. It was hard to take care of him and be in pain myself, but "in sickness and in health." I have experienced more stress than usual with everything going on and that has not helped either. So as they say when one card falls, the entire card house falls. I continue to think that everything has to get better and that I can get things under control. I just don't understand giving up; it's not my nature. Having diabetes and being a senior citizen are not for sissies!
Carol

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@retiredteacher I too hope you find something that you will be able to do comfortably. When you get used to exercising it really feels like things are off if you can't and of course, exercise is not just good for your body, they are now saying it's good for your brain too.

@marvinjsturing Thank you for the info. It sounds as if you will be well on your way fairly soon.
That's interesting too about pancreatic cancer. When you refer to getting a transplant after pancreatic cancer, are you referring to a pancreas, or does pancreatic cancer affect your kidneys? Pancreatic cancer is so frightening, the outcome is not often good.

Have a blessed and Happy Easter, everyone.
JK

So true, @retiredteacher. This aging process is definitely not for sissies. You have to keep pushing through for as long as possible. I'm glad to hear that your husband is doing better, that should help relieve the stress.