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How Do One Deal With Daibetic Neuropathy It's Very Painful

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White River, ZA
January 13
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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy is the most common complication of Diabetes

1 in 2 of us will have "some level" of neuropathy over our life time

If yours is at the "painful" stage it is advanced somewhat from blood sugars running "a little too high" for some period of time

To "halt" the problem or at least slow it down you need to get control of your Blood Sugar (or Blood Glucose - pick your term) NOW or it will get worse

The next stage would be "you don't feel any pain" - that's when it gets really dangerous because that can lead to gangrene and amputations

Not trying to scare you but this IS SERIOUS and you are at a tipping point

See your Doctor

You need Meds to control your blood sugar

There are meds available to deal with the Pain - Gabapentin (Neurontin) and Pregabalin (Lyrica) are the two common, non-opioid drugs used to "take away the pain" but they don't "FIX or TREAT" the actual problem - only near perfect blood sugar control can stop this from getting worse

Make an appointment and see your Doc...

January 13
A DiabetesTeam Member

Sorry bs is blood sugar- which is what we have to keep under control.
FBS is fasting blood sugar.to get medication you need you need to speak to your doctor.
Massage with or without essential oil helps.I wear warm socks,keep my feet warm.

January 13 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

The best way is to keep your bs in as tight a range as possible.Medication is available,sometimes effective.taking vitamin b supplements may also help.Read the article in resources as a starting point

January 13
A DiabetesTeam Member

Managing diabetic neuropathy and its associated pain involves several strategies:

Pain Relief
- Medications: Commonly prescribed medications include tricyclic antidepressants, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, and gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. In some cases, doctors may add opioids and topical creams to the Show Full Answer

Managing diabetic neuropathy and its associated pain involves several strategies:

Pain Relief
- Medications: Commonly prescribed medications include tricyclic antidepressants, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, and gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs. In some cases, doctors may add opioids and topical creams to the treatment regimen.

Slowing Disease Progression
- Blood Sugar Management: Keeping blood glucose levels in check is crucial. Work with your doctor to find a diabetes care and treatment plan that suits you.
- Lifestyle Changes:
- Keep your blood pressure under control.
- Stay physically active.
- Take breaks from sitting by walking around every 30 minutes.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator if possible.
- Lose weight if you are overweight.
- Eat a balanced and healthy diet.
- Limit alcohol consumption.
- Quit smoking.
- Take all medications as prescribed by your doctor.

Treating Complications
- Foot Care: Regular at-home foot care and yearly foot exams are essential to prevent complications like ulcers and infections.
- Other Complications: Conditions like gastroparesis, bladder problems, and sexual dysfunction may require specific treatments, such as medications or dietary changes.

Communication
- Talk to Your Doctor: Discuss any symptoms or complications with your healthcare provider to determine the best treatment options and keep your blood sugar levels within the target range.

Support
- Social Support: Engage with communities like DiabetesTeam to share experiences and get advice from others living with diabetes and neuropathy.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article on Neuropathy and Diabetes from DiabetesTeam.

July 11
A DiabetesTeam Member

Intermittent Fasting (or just IF) when done with the close monitoring of a doctor, dietitian/nutritionist is a very effect method to help control blood sugar and improve overall metabolism (which then regulates blood sugar)

But you should use a professional to set it up and monitor - google is a poor substitute and you can really mess yourself up. Many factors (your other health issues) need to be considered

However, it is viable - not something I could do

The thing to remember is if you use something like Intermittent Fasting or a KETO diet to manage you have to keep it up 'for the rest of your life' - this is not a "have to do this for a few months and things will be fine" - it is a lifelong change you need to make so make sure it is something you can live with and DO forever...

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