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Certainly usage makes matters worse. I can use a mouse/keyboard for about 45 minutes before it gets too uncomfortable. The Meloxicam does seem to help in the morning on most days, but it does not get rid of the pain; only seems to take the edge off it. I was prescribed Meloxicam when the...

Hi Sterling, There was another thread on here about 18 months ago, but I cannot find it now. I was diagnosed with Diabetic Cheiroarthropathy in Mar 11 after being treated for 3 years for arthritis in my hands. I cannot really give you any good news based on my experiences I am afraid. The...

I was medically discharged from the RAF in Sep 2009, as a result of getting type 2 diabetes and then developing peripheral neuropathy. Please message me at (e-mail address removed) if you would like to ask me anything about what happened to me.

Hi Everyone, Having read all that has gone before, I thought it might be useful to tell you my story. I have type 2 diabetes, controlled by a cocktail of drugs, and some 3 years ago developed Peripheral Neuropathy in my feet. At the time I was serving in the RAF, and they then medically...

Further to my post above, regarding the relationship, if any, between DVT and Type II Diabetes, does post-thrombotic syndrome impact on type II diabetes in any significant way? All thoughts and information gratefully received. Many thanks.

Thanks for that - it has given me some useful links. My next question is: What impact, if any, is a DVT likely to have in a type 2 diabetic, where the DVT causes circulatory system in the leg? Will it cause peripheral neuropathy ? Would it make peripheral neuropathy more likely -...

I have recently had cause to carefully examine my lifestyle in an attempt to identify factors that may have either caused my diabetes, or to have had an agravating impact on the condition - i.e. have caused the condition to worsen. I am particularly interested to know if there is any research...

For all who were kind enough to read and comment, especially to Fuggsy who wrote to me - thank you. Today I received a letter from DWP advising me that I had been awarded the Higher Rate Mobility component of DLA with effect from 7 May 08, but had not been awarded any care component...

Excuse me if I am re-visiting a subject already discussed, but having searched through the Forums, I have been unable to find any mention of this problem. I am a 54 year old male, diagnosed with T2 diabetes 7 years ago. On diagnosis, my consultant formed the opinion that I had probably had the...