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<blockquote data-quote="Grins" data-source="post: 713124" data-attributes="member: 148166"><p>Hi [USER=89494]@Omnipod[/USER]</p><p>I am following this thread as I am experiencing the same as you (sorry I know you want to see some advice or positive outcomes rather than other people saying me too). I also cannot bear it for much longer and a lot of stuff online is focused on permanent pain relief.</p><p></p><p>I am only 36, have been type 1 for 11 years with good Hba1cs (usually 6 or just below) and in April after tightening control a little I got all those symptoms, I couldn't wear socks or shoes. My diabetic consultant said nothing to worry about, it is just the nerves waking up, like you said. I started 10mg of amitriptyline and alpha lipoic acid. In July I went into hospital with a burst appendix (not recommended) and it was only a few weeks later I noticed my symptoms had subsided but I carried on taking the amitriptyline. </p><p></p><p>In November however these symptoms came back, oddly after a slightly worse period of control while changing insulin. It is worse in the day rather than night time, particularly evening and the burning has even meant I can't stand for long. I have upped amitriptyline to 20mg and I think this helps in evening but it is making me sleepy and groggy. Today my thighs are really feeling the cold and feel like they are burning too :-(</p><p></p><p>I have also been getting numb hands on waking (small fingers) which my diabetic consultant says is not related to diabetes but this has only happened during these two periods where I have had the foot pain. </p><p></p><p>As for keeping sugars lower - at the moment I am trying to really cut down carbohydrates for better post meal levels. I have also given up gluten to see if this helps. </p><p></p><p>Make sure you have all the bloods done for B12, iron, vitamin D etc, some of these cause the symptoms too.</p><p></p><p>I will let you know if I find anything that helps. Feel for you as it is really effecting me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Grins, post: 713124, member: 148166"] Hi [USER=89494]@Omnipod[/USER] I am following this thread as I am experiencing the same as you (sorry I know you want to see some advice or positive outcomes rather than other people saying me too). I also cannot bear it for much longer and a lot of stuff online is focused on permanent pain relief. I am only 36, have been type 1 for 11 years with good Hba1cs (usually 6 or just below) and in April after tightening control a little I got all those symptoms, I couldn't wear socks or shoes. My diabetic consultant said nothing to worry about, it is just the nerves waking up, like you said. I started 10mg of amitriptyline and alpha lipoic acid. In July I went into hospital with a burst appendix (not recommended) and it was only a few weeks later I noticed my symptoms had subsided but I carried on taking the amitriptyline. In November however these symptoms came back, oddly after a slightly worse period of control while changing insulin. It is worse in the day rather than night time, particularly evening and the burning has even meant I can't stand for long. I have upped amitriptyline to 20mg and I think this helps in evening but it is making me sleepy and groggy. Today my thighs are really feeling the cold and feel like they are burning too :-( I have also been getting numb hands on waking (small fingers) which my diabetic consultant says is not related to diabetes but this has only happened during these two periods where I have had the foot pain. As for keeping sugars lower - at the moment I am trying to really cut down carbohydrates for better post meal levels. I have also given up gluten to see if this helps. Make sure you have all the bloods done for B12, iron, vitamin D etc, some of these cause the symptoms too. I will let you know if I find anything that helps. Feel for you as it is really effecting me. [/QUOTE]
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