Numb/sore foot

[carandol]

A couple of weeks ago, I noticed a small numb patch on one of my heels. "Better keep an eye on that," I thought. Now I've got a sort of burning sensation in the same spot. It doesn't look any different. Is this the beginnings of neuropathy? And if so, is it OK to wait until I have my next diabetes check in a couple of months, or should I be off to the doctor post-haste? All opinions gladly listened to!

 

[Hobs]

My opinion is the quicker it is seen by your GP, the quicker either something will be done or your mind put at ease :thumbup:

 

[Aylesbury]

I am well-controlled by diet but nevertheless have ongoing burning feet, mostly on the bunion joint of the left foot, plus some feeling which seems numb, but actually is not when you touch it. The burning does not fluctuate with my sugar levels-which are consistently good anyway.
I also have shooting pains in my feet, but have become used to them
GP not interested- did not even bother to examine as this is a typical symptom of diabetes.

 

[Hobs]

GP not interested- did not even bother to examine as this is a typical symptom of diabetes.

Your GP needs to get a grip, because its is NOT a symptom of diabetes*, but IS a symptom of other problems one of which could easily be a form of neuropathy.
My numbness after several referrals and many attempts to prove/disprove diabetes as the cause, eventually led me to a spine specialist who diagnosed trapped nerves.
I do have neuropathy but its of the autonomic type and not peripheral so is not the cause of the numbness to foot areas.

* the symptoms of diabetes do not manifest in the feet and a fully quallified doctor should know this :twisted:

 

[Carbdodger]

Have to disagree with Hobs on this one. Prior to diagnosis I had terrible pains in legs and feet along with numbness in toes. I had a barrage of tests for the cause - including MRI and nerve tests. Eventually diabetes was diagnosed. I switched to a low carb diet of around 30 g a day and within weeks the numbness and pains disappeared. That was a few years ago now and they have stayed away thanks to the upsides of a low carb diet.
I also had a pins and needle type pain/numbness in my hands as well and that too has been banished.
I'm not saying that there might not be an underlying cause but it worth a diet change whilst you get checked out mechanically. After all what do you have to lose?
Cd

 

[zolabud]

I was wondering about this too as I have a painful right toe which makes walking ( and exercising) very painful.

As soon as I knew I had diabetes Type 2 I wondered if there was a link.

I feel like it's gout.

Told my best friend and he said "Cut back on the brandy then". Apparently spirits are not good for gout....

 

[LittleWolf]

My ma's boyfriend is an alcoholic and has bad pain in his back from gout. I think there are certain foods that are meant to help that.. Like cherries? Hang on...

http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/health/health+advice/good+foods+to+help+ease+gout,14445

See if any of that helps, Zola x

I think both of the above posters are tight, foot pain could have an underlying cause other that could be neglected/exacerbated if it assumed to be simply down to diabetes and it could be caused by diabetes gone undiagnosed and no other underlying cause is food. Long story short- the pain could be a lot of things but the best thing to do is for the GP to determine what the problem is not just make assumptions or ignore the symptom altogether.. Definitely push- my great uncle lost his leg before he died of other diabetic complications. Could also be something else.

I have bouts of intense joint, muscle and nerve pain that come and go all over my body since 12. No cause found

I really hope you get to the bottom of this :/



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[zolabud]

Thanks for the link Little Wolf.

Marmite and alcohol out.

Everything else is fine. Especially the celery which I eat everyday.....I now eat Blueberries and lots of other carb friendly fruits. All are deemed good in the Gout stakes.

Jon was right then....

 

[izzzi]

Your GP may refer you to a podiatrist just to make sure that you are wearing proper shoes and recommend the best ways to look after your feet.

I have been told that rocker type shoes help people with pain coming from the toes.

Roy,

 

[Anonymous]

I was wondering about this too as I have a painful right toe which makes walking ( and exercising) very painful.

As soon as I knew I had diabetes Type 2 I wondered if there was a link.

I feel like it's gout.

Told my best friend and he said "Cut back on the brandy then". Apparently spirits are not good for gout....

I had severe gout a few years back. As you may know, it is caused by excess uric acid in the blood forming crystals in joints, particularly extremities. I've never heard of gout in the back?? It started in my feet then spread to my knees and wrists. The pain is excrutiating. A sign of gout is that you cannot bear anything near the site, e.g. shoes, slippers, socks, tights, bedsheets as it will be extremely sensitive and painful. You would not be able to put your weight on the foot, it's that bad. If someone else tries to examine it you will probably punch them! It will also feel 'hot' if you can bear touching it. If this is not the case, it may be a bunion?

If it is gout then it is not usually serious in itself and your GP may prescribe Allopurinol or something which works well. The thing to remember is that when it clears up, if it comes back again, DO NOT take the med during an attack or it will make it worse. Your GP should tell you this.

Spirits are often a suspect, but evidence is very woolly. I knew someone whose attacks were triggered by chocolate.

 

[desidiabulum]

Do see your GP. Numbness in foot can be caused by lots of things. Mine, like yours, is in the heel, therefore not obviously peripheral neuropathy, and is not directly linked to diabetes. But when after several years they finally thought to check it I tested low for nerve conduction velocity, and very low for B12, which is what was probably doing the nerve tissue damage. It took years for this to be followed up, as GP wasn't interested, podiatrist thought it was purely mechanical (I have had trapped nerves in feet), diabetes clinic wasn't interested as it wasn't peripheral, etc etc. Just keep perstering - it may be nothing, but it may be indicative of something else. Good luck!

 

[ElleDee]

I'm greedy and have 3 types of neuropathy , I would suggest that if something is bothering you enough you go get it checked out.

My neuropathy is a pain in the butt and would not wish it on anyone, and my advice to anyone would be to always err on the side of caution and get it checked.

 

[redman121]

I have terrible feet due to being gung ho and ignoring problems get the docs asap

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