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Has anyone tried treatment for diabetic neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 23 12:48pm | Replies (55)

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@celia16

I appreciate that thoughtful and informative response, John. So glad your symptoms have improved.

My neurologist did an exam and ordered extensive blood tests, MRI and EMG. He was also evaluating me for fasciculations throughout my body and intermittent tingling in my hands during the night. And, smell and taste disorder. I had just been diagnosed with Post Covid Syndrome. So, it’s possible most of my symptoms are due to LC.

I’ve had good blood sugar control for most of my 24 years with type I. Some periods not as good as others, but never very high BG. At the time of my numbness, I had just brought my A1c down quite a bit and lost a lot of weight with healthy diet and exercise. I’ve lost even more since then and my A1C is in good range and my Endo is pleased. I have discussed the situation with my Endo.

I’d welcome any responses from any others who have had similar experiences. I will say that my numbness and tingling has improved. Will my tight diet, exercise and good time in range matter with this? Idk. I’ve seen 3 podiatrists with 2 who say it’s not neuropathy and one who says it is……lol.

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Thanks for the update. I am glad to hear you are doing well controlling your blood sugar and it sounds like you also made some lifestyle changes to help your health. I had never heard about the metabolic syndrome and had always pooh poohed my primary care doc's telling me I was pre-diabetic. Then I started doing a little research which changed my mind and helped me decide on the need to make some changes. Here are a couple of references if you are interested in learning more.

--- The Metabolic Syndrome and Neuropathy: Therapeutic Challenges and Opportunities: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3881591/
--- Metabolic syndrome as a risk factor for neurological disorders
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21997383/