Recent Content by kazwbb

Hi Kev. I have peripheral neuropathy and I have no pain in my feet. They are on the numb side though. With me the PN manifests as a really weird water trickling down my legs sensation along with an ache and almost a restless legs feeling. If you speak to your DN they can run a test on you...

I once gave up smoking for 5 years then started again. Then I gave up for 1 year and started again but this time e cigs were an option so I tried that. Now it's been 2 years since I smoked. I still vape and even mix my own juice. I had a lung function test a few weeks ago and not only have i...

Wow loads of posts! I am a T2, diagnosed shortly after I turned 40. It runs in the family, I also have kidney problems so I am forbidden to low carb because of the risk ketosis will damage my kidneys. Now this doesn't mean I stuff my face with chips and doughnuts. I try to eat a sensible and...

I have problems with my kidneys and liver (not diabetes related) Low carbing makes them considerably worse. It really is not for everyone sadly and people need to check with their GPs that they are not doing themselves harm. As has been asked will you continue to offer follow ups and blood...

I eat live yoghurt and use a probiotic drink every day as I find they help with my IBS. Still get thrush when I have antibiotics though.

I ONLY get thrush when I have been on antibiotics. It obviously knocks my system off kilter. I have to say my GP is very good about it and will add Canestan to my prescription on request (I live in Wales so that makes it free of charge) I am on antibiotics frequently due to a non diabetes...

Whenever I get put on antibiotics I get an attack of thrush. My Dad says the canesten advert with the cartoon woman standing on her head is based on me! Anyway, I agree with the rest of the posters, you need a specific treatment especially if it has become unbearable. Natural yoghurt is...

Good luck. I am sure they will help you out.

I am sorry you are having such a hard time bjpryde but nobody here will be able to tell you if you are entitled to any benefits as we do not have access to all your financial details (nor should we). You need to see the citizens advice. Go there with your wife, bank statements etc and they will...

:shock: That poor poor woman. (episode 5 featured her if anyone wants to know) I don't have it like her on my back or face but my god some of it looked familiar :( Makes me wonder what mine would be like if I wasn't following a diabetic eating plan.

I have been doing a bit more digging since catherinecherubs post and I think you are both right. I have just got off the phone to my doctor who is sending a prescription to my chemist for more antibiotics (broad spectrum ones) to take alongside the ones I am on now. I rang because the abscess...

Interesting info but it doesn't match my "lumps". I don't get anything like acne. The lumps I get cover quite a large area and are deep under the skin. One of the worst I had was about the size of a dinner plate and was on the back of my upper thigh and kind of wrapped around it. The 2nd one...

I am now always between 5.5 and 5.9...................except when I have had an abscess for a few days of course when it shoots up to over 10. Reading today is 14.2 because I have a raging infection :cry: So yes I am at safe levels for all the good it does me :( (updated profile)

Hi Jessica. You sound like me. I am currently sitting here with one under my left armpit which is so sore I have not been able to get dressed. Day 5 of antibiotics and I think this one is going to end up in surgery. That will make it the 3rd one to have to be drained. Like you I get them...

I have to disagree with this. The OP should get help from their CAB to fill in the forms. I am waiting on appeal after being turned down. I have Osteoarthritis, neuropathy, palmarplantar keratoderma, renal failure as well as diabetes and some other things. I have an NHS wheelchair, have...