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<blockquote data-quote="Pauly21" data-source="post: 29783" data-attributes="member: 12180"><p>Hello</p><p>This is my first post to this forum, but i've been lurking here for years, reading all this wonderful advice.</p><p>I have been Diabetic (type1) for over 10 years now and have over the last year developed many complications. One of which is Peripheral Neuropathy. I have been suffering sharp/dull shooting pains, muscle weakness and at most times great difficulty in walking/moving about. I have seen various specialists and am currently waiting to see a 'new' specialist in Neuropathy. However i cannot find answers to a lot of questions i need to ask because most doctors/nurses don't seem to have enough knowledge on what i'd like to know, so i thought i'd try here. (I know some questions might be trivial but here goes)</p><p>1. Are there any vitamin supplemets that could help this condition, if so what?</p><p>2. When i go to bed at night, i immediatley get numbness/tingling in my legs/arms. What sort of mattress would be best for my condition? (i.e Hard/Soft/Memory foam). I currently have a pillowtop sprung mattress).</p><p>3. I use 'normal' off the shlef paracetamol to try to control the pain, but recently this has little effect. Are there any stronger ones that are more suited to this condition?</p><p>4. Since i have so much difficulty in walking, would it be worth me applying for a disabled badge for my car?</p><p>5. So far with all the complications i have ive managed to keep working (Shifts-Mornings & Afternoons). But recently some days i can't even walk without someone helping me. I've never gone on sick leave or asked a doctor for a paper before. What do i need to do if i needed a sick paper for time off work?.(i'm a bit afraid of asking my doctor for a note in case he says no).</p><p></p><p>I have a load more questions but i'll stop here for starters <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p>Thanks</p><p>Paul</p><p>Appologies if i posted in the wrong group :?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pauly21, post: 29783, member: 12180"] Hello This is my first post to this forum, but i've been lurking here for years, reading all this wonderful advice. I have been Diabetic (type1) for over 10 years now and have over the last year developed many complications. One of which is Peripheral Neuropathy. I have been suffering sharp/dull shooting pains, muscle weakness and at most times great difficulty in walking/moving about. I have seen various specialists and am currently waiting to see a 'new' specialist in Neuropathy. However i cannot find answers to a lot of questions i need to ask because most doctors/nurses don't seem to have enough knowledge on what i'd like to know, so i thought i'd try here. (I know some questions might be trivial but here goes) 1. Are there any vitamin supplemets that could help this condition, if so what? 2. When i go to bed at night, i immediatley get numbness/tingling in my legs/arms. What sort of mattress would be best for my condition? (i.e Hard/Soft/Memory foam). I currently have a pillowtop sprung mattress). 3. I use 'normal' off the shlef paracetamol to try to control the pain, but recently this has little effect. Are there any stronger ones that are more suited to this condition? 4. Since i have so much difficulty in walking, would it be worth me applying for a disabled badge for my car? 5. So far with all the complications i have ive managed to keep working (Shifts-Mornings & Afternoons). But recently some days i can't even walk without someone helping me. I've never gone on sick leave or asked a doctor for a paper before. What do i need to do if i needed a sick paper for time off work?.(i'm a bit afraid of asking my doctor for a note in case he says no). I have a load more questions but i'll stop here for starters :) Thanks Paul Appologies if i posted in the wrong group :? [/QUOTE]
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