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yes, the pain started shortly after starting the insulin. I wasnt even aware that there are differeng types of insulin. Im currently on the humolog kwikpen for my bolus, and on lantus solostar. Thats an interesting thought, i just might have to look into other insulins

Im not familiar with a TENS machine, i may have to look into that. Or if you can guide me to somewhere, that would be very helpful. Every hour would be because the pain would wake me up from my sleep. It would be on rare occasion that its a bathroom break.

yes, my Dr prescribed me gabapentin when I first told her that the pain was occuring. I was orginally on 100MG-300MG for the first week, and told her it wasnt working. She upped my dose to 300-900mgs for two more weeks to see if it worked. And still no progress. I told her it wasnt working so i...

pain is mainly in my feet, burning, numbness, and tingling. I have talked to a DR and they prescribed my gabapentin which hasnt worked

Posted only a couple times here, quick background, I was diagnosed with T1D about 3 months ago. Im now suffering with severe neuropathy, where I can barely sleep at night without waking up every hour. Main question is, (I know its only been 3 months) but ive been in so much pain, that I cant...

Hi @dudethurein thanks for your reply!!! Question, when you say you "it started easing up once your numbers became steadier". Can you explain a little more? Where was you levels at when you noticed the pain, and where did you need to get it down to before you felt a little comfort? Good thing...

UPDATE: So its been about two weeks since my DRs visit. As mentioned here, it is due to my high glucose (obviously). I mentioned to her that the pain is taking hours out of my sleep, not to mention te quality of sleep is next to nothing. This neuropathy is now taking taking over my eating...

Hi all, as I mentioned in other threada, Im a newly diagnosed T1D, insulin treated for about a month now. Just wanted to share a few things I have been recently experiencing...which is, that Ive been getting alot of numbness and tingling in my feet and hands, which is making it VERY VERy...

wow!!! thanks all for sharing information and experiences. while this is all alot to take in at the moment, I really do appreciate the replies!!!!

Hi im still all new to this...I have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes about 3 weeks ago. My DRs recommendation for insulin intake is 4units of Lispro 3 times a day 20mins before each meal with a 2unit sliding scale. And 10 units Lantus before bed. My question is, if I skip a meal l, but...

Thanks @Pipp and @Jaylee apprrciate the replies!!!

Hi all, Im a 41yr old newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic found out about 3 weeks ago. I havent had any issues with my insurance in getting insulin and other meds, but for some reason its taking much longer to get approval for a continuous glucose monitor. The convenience of having a CGM would be...