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Worried about how quickly neuropathy progresses
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Apr 1, 2023 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
Welcome @domokane, I'm glad to hear you are not ignoring the neuropathy symptoms. You will notice that we moved your post to an existing discussion on the same topic here:
--- Worried about how quickly neuropathy progresses: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/worried-2/.
If you click the link above, it will take you to the beginning of the discussion where you can read what others have shared helps them. I haven't experienced the rapid progression but there are others with similar experiences. My best suggestion or advice is to learn as much as you can about your condition and what treatments are available and to ask questions at your upcoming appointment with a specialist. I've always been labeled pre-diabetic and have often wondered how much of a part it played in my neuropathy. I posted my story in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/.
Is your upcoming appointment with a neurologist?
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I was diagnosed with IPN many years ago and the progression has been slow as to new areas, but faster as to degree of numbness in the original areas. That is still largely limited to my feet. I have a lot of stiffness (tightness?) throughout my body, particularly if I sit or lay down for long periods. I believe this is due to arthritis. This is lessened by getting outside and walking around the block. It is difficult to get started but the rewards are big. But then, the stiffness comes back as soon as I become inactive. I have been pre-diabetic for years. I, like you, go through periods where I eat a lot of sweets and am constantly trying to control this. However, my doctor told me that carbohydrates are a big contributor as well.