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Neuropathy of the feet: Any advice on how to eliminate the numbness?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Jan 31 10:46am | Replies (162)Comment receiving replies
I'm 55. I am a diabetic since 2017 and diabetic neuropathy started with my feet (tingling, numb, painful nerve strikes, etc..) in 2018 which nerve damages eventually spread into my calves and thighs plus waist. Until this day(2023), I have been dealing with incurable, unmanaged, uncontrollable diabetes II and painful lower body neuropathy (PM).
After all the doctors, neurologist, emergency rooms, hospitals, etc.. , plus prescribed medications (pre-gabapentin/gabapentin, Juniva, Metformin, Duloxetine, etc.. I awfully regret to spend thousands and thousands of dollars (Out of Pocket and/or Insurance)…
After 5 years with such conditions, you DO NOT want the neuropathy (PN-nerve damage) to quickly spread and affect your entire feet, calves, thighs, waist and hands as it is an extremely terrible feeling along with very poor state of mind, anxiety, stress, nervousness with daily activities, etc.. And not to mention, impotent for the last 4 years and specialized doctor(s) want 20K to make you believe that they can help with it. I declined!
Sadly, REAL answer for these serious mental and health complications and conditions were experienced as "NO CURE" ! The final solution mentioned was to amputate feet, legs, and hands. I could not live with myself with such decision. I will continue to endure and suffer which I have accepted to convince mind it is a part of the remaining style way of my life. Most importantly, my disability claim was denied with lawyers and by judge. I was devastated!!!
To say the least, I am attempting to remain positive with the job market. Currently, unemployed. I adopted a 4 year dog (German Shepherd) to help encourage walking at least 4 times a week which helps body, muscles, and aggravating feet and leg nerves and simply ignore the pain.
My dog is amazing! I seriously regret not adopting dog long ago.
My advice is to eat healthy, "exercise', and most definitely "Save your Money"…
My prayers are with you …
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The Diabetes Code by Dr Jason Fung, this book saved my life. He is a nephrologist with a large clinic in Toronto. I lost 60 lbs, no longer required diabetes medication, my A1C runs about 5.7. I sleep better, digest better. I have numbness in the bottom of my feet (and still dealing with that).
Please check it out. Almost no Type 2 diabetic should have to take insulin.
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@michhino I have been a type 2 diabetic for about 25 years. I was unable, maybe unwilling, to keep my A1C in check except the last 2 years. For me, I found relief with a weekly 2mg injection dose of Ozempic, twice the diabetic dose. This dosage was for weight loss and it works for me. The neuropathy is there, but I take a test at Mayo called GSM at least once a year that tests for the severity of your neuropathy. Your neurologist may be able to help relieve some of that pain with this test. Also now is a good time for a kidney check as you don't want to go through what I and many others go through as a result of having Type 2. Have a healthier holiday season ahead and a much better year in 2024.