Neuropathy and Type 2.

[BRSBRI]

My DSN has marked me as "high risk" for foot issues, as I have very cold feet, some tingles and my left big toe failed the tickle test, everything else was fine.

Her rationale was that by marking me as high risk, access to resources with NHS funded podiatry is enhanced.

The other temporary practice nurse that I've lambasted here has also said the feeling may come back when my sugars are stable for an extended period. This I believe is a misstatement as nerve damage is permanent. Any views on this appreciated.

Lastly and as an aside, I'm off on my first long haul business trip to Asia this week since March 2020 and also since T2D diagnosis this year. When I can, I'll post the trials and tribulations here, if it's of interest.

 

[Goonergal]

I’ll tag @Mbaker here for his experience. Not sure it’s with feet, but some relevant experience from memory.

 

[bulkbiker]

This I believe is a misstatement as nerve damage is permanent. Any views on this appreciated.

Pretty sure @Jim Lahey recovered from his neuropathy although he said it got worse before it got better. Unfortunately he rarely comes here any more.

Edit to add this search might help

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/se...athy&o=relevance&c[node]=25&c[user][0]=496333

 

[Mr_Pot]

My neuropathy was confined to one big toe and I didn't have complete loss of feeling. It did return to normal but it took over a year of non diabetic bg. Peripheral nerves can grow back but very slowly, about an inch per month and the nerves to the toes are among the longest in the body.

 

[Mbaker]

I’ll tag @Mbaker here for his experience. Not sure it’s with feet, but some relevant experience from memory.

Oh yes remember this well, so many initial complications. I had the tingling in both feet and fingers. I also had some athletes feet and boils / blisters. I did a lot of reading (when I could see, as my sight was also affected). I didn't lose sensation, but could feel sharp shooting pains at the extremities of fingers and toes and sometimes legs.

Walking was not recommended, I recall; but I saw the situation as a catch-22 (also I am a rebel). Long story short I walked, and walked as well as dietary changes. Over time, less than a year for me, all of the tingling went - 100% resolved. I have read how long it takes to potentially resolve nerve issues, but it can happen. I have another non-diabetes experience. In my 20's I tripped over a shoe, fell and put my arm through a glass pane, this severed my median nerve in my wrist. It took months for me to be able to grip and use my hand normally, for years I had pain whilst the nerves did their thing. So I have 2 examples of reparation.

Try to get glucose control as soon as you can.

 

[BRSBRI]

Oh yes remember this well, so many initial complications. I had the tingling in both feet and fingers. I also had some athletes feet and boils / blisters. I did a lot of reading (when I could see, as my sight was also affected). I didn't lose sensation, but could feel sharp shooting pains at the extremities of fingers and toes and sometimes legs.

Walking was not recommended, I recall; but I saw the situation as a catch-22 (also I am a rebel). Long story short I walked, and walked as well as dietary changes. Over time, less than a year for me, all of the tingling went - 100% resolved. I have read how long it takes to potentially resolve nerve issues, but it can happen. I have another non-diabetes experience. In my 20's I tripped over a shoe, fell and put my arm through a glass pane, this severed my median nerve in my wrist. It took months for me to be able to grip and use my hand normally, for years I had pain whilst the nerves did their thing. So I have 2 examples of reparation.

Try to get glucose control as soon as you can.

BG is averaging 6.2 mmol down from 12+ in January immediately post diagnosis, so a start. Thanks...

I hope all is well.

 

[EllieM]

BG is averaging 6.2 mmol down from 12+ in January immediately post diagnosis, so a start. Thanks...

I hope all is well.

That's an awesome improvement. Patience is a virtue, which will hopefully see your complications reduce.

 

[BRSBRI]

That's an awesome improvement. Patience is a virtue, which will hopefully see your complications reduce.

Appreciated...edited to add : this forum has played an enormous part in my diabetes education and helping me make positive informed choices as my journey progresses...

 

[MrsA2]

New My DSN has marked me as "high risk" for foot issues, as I have very cold feet, some tingles and my left big toe failed the tickle test, everything else was fine.

Her rationale was that by marking me as high risk, access to resources with NHS funded podiatry is enhanced.

Please send your DSN my way - you don't need her while you are away , and I do.!

Mine refused to do a foot check saying I didn't need it, so today I've bitten the bullet and booked a private podiatrist as not sure what it is I have that causes tingling in big toe.
I also now have to wear slippers all the time due to cold, but had put that down to weight loss

 

[OB87]

Please send your DSN my way - you don't need her while you are away , and I do.!

Mine refused to do a foot check saying I didn't need it, so today I've bitten the bullet and booked a private podiatrist as not sure what it is I have that causes tingling in big toe.
I also now have to wear slippers all the time due to cold, but had put that down to weight loss

I'm the same as my feet are often cold, I have lost 3 stone so thought it might be related to that

 

[MrsA2]

I'm the same as my feet are often cold, I have lost 3 stone so thought it might be related to that

I'm 3 stone down too, and finding chairs, and particularly car seats, very hard indeed. My built in cushion has gone!

 

[BRSBRI]

Please send your DSN my way - you don't need her while you are away , and I do.!

Mine refused to do a foot check saying I didn't need it, so today I've bitten the bullet and booked a private podiatrist as not sure what it is I have that causes tingling in big toe.
I also now have to wear slippers all the time due to cold, but had put that down to weight loss

I was contemplating doing the same as you and going private, but she's got me an appointment for when I get back to the UK.
I have also lost girth and wondered if that was something to do with it but she insisted it wasn't relevant and I need checking out.

The tingling in my instance comes and goes and can also be accompanied by sharp stabbing pain which subsides after 30 or so seconds.

Now sleep wearing enormous fluffy socks which help. The days of my Tarzan bedtimes are a sepia tinged memory lost in the mists of time.