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Steven_49

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Type of diabetes
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Arm so low myself I've been a type 1 for 32 years got depression so bad il feel that arm in a very deep hole
 
How long can i keep going don't no i have a fantastic family but I've no interest in them at all I've loads of complications with my health
 
Hi @Steven_49
really sorry to hear you are struggling
can you keep talking with us here , and just know that many of us have had feelings as you describe.
 
Steven_49 said:
Arm so low myself I've been a type 1 for 32 years got depression so bad il feel that arm in a very deep hole
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Do speak to your GP. You shouldn't have to put up with feelung bad like that. Depression is surprisingly common so please don't feel you can't seek help.

If diabetes is making you feel even worse, do talk about it here. We all know that sometimes it can feel like an extra burden to carry.
 
Nerve damage sharco in my foot arm 49 and I feel 99 I just want to shut my self away from every one and every thing I've seen doctors ect
 
I'm very sorry @Steven_49 to hear about how depressed you feel at the moment. Unfortunately, diabetes can have that effect, being such a constant 'companion' , an uphill battle, and one that you can't ignore. Many of us on here know what it's like. As you say, it can be so exhausting you just feel like giving up. This is why I agree with others who have suggested you talk to someone on a regular basis for a while, a DSN perhaps, who will have in-depth knowledge of what you are going through and will be able to listen to you constructively and hopefully give you some ideas on some changes you can make to lift your current depression. It can be lifted, please don't think it can't. Easy to say, I know! We're all rooting for you so let us know how you get on day-to-day, and talk to us at least about how you're feeling. Thinking of you.
 
Hi @Steven_49

Are you getting specialist help with your Charcots?

Here is some info and a source for more:

"Charcot neuroarthropathy of the foot

Charcot foot is a complication of diabetes that people who su er from nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) can develop. If nerves are damaged, the bones in the foot become weaker and can fracture easily, even without there being any obvious injury. Because the nerves are damaged, people do not notice the pain and you may continue to walk on it. This can lead to severe deformities of the foot. This can cause serious problems with the foot, so it is extremely important that this is diagnosed and treated early.

It is important to rest the a ected foot so that it can start to heal. People with Charcot foot may need to wear a cast or special boots to help make the joint stable, and those recovering from Charcot foot may bene t from specialist footwear.

How will I manage my pain?

Sometimes damage to the nerves in your feet can cause a kind of pain called neuropathic pain. healthcare professional will treat your neuropathic pain using medicines such as the following.

~ Antidepressants, including tricyclics, duloxetine and venlafaxine. You don’t need to be depressed for these antidepressants to relieve your pain.

~ Anticonvulsants, including pregabalin and gabapentin. Anticonvulsants are the group of drugs used to treat epilepsy but can also help ease pain that diabetic people get.

~ Combination therapy. You might be given opiate analgesia with gabapentin if you can’t control your pain with one drug alone. "

And:

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/handlers/downloads.ashx?id=42344

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/charcot-foot.44755/

https://m.facebook.com/CharcotFootAwareness/

We are here to support you. You are not alone.

Regards

Doug
 
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