Yes, most certainly! Like you, Anna, my pain is inflammation-based (arthritis and subsequent cartilage/bone deterioration) and my worst days coincide exactly with higher BGs, including FBG. In fact, the two go so closely in hand in my case that it makes me wonder whether it's a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation. Does the pain/inflammation have anything to do with the T2, or vice versa?Well I would say - yes to your question. Reading round the forum many members would also agree. It certainly is the case for myself but then my pain comes from inflammation which does cause higher blood sugars. I'm going to tag @Liam1955 and @debrasue for you who both have experience with constant pain
Yes, most certainly! Like you, Anna, my pain is inflammation-based (arthritis and subsequent cartilage/bone deterioration) and my worst days coincide exactly with higher BGs, including FBG. In fact, the two go so closely in hand in my case that it makes me wonder whether it's a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation. Does the pain/inflammation have anything to do with the T2, or vice versa?
No, I haven't gone down that route, as my mum's experiences rather put me off (she has RA, and found the cortisone jabs very painful, and then they either didn't work at all or only lasted a few weeks).Thanks for your input,what you describe is me all over .
Do you or have you had any Cortisone injections? or what meds do you use for pain relief.
No, I haven't gone down that route, as my mum's experiences rather put me off (she has RA, and found the cortisone jabs very painful, and then they either didn't work at all or only lasted a few weeks).
I take paracetamol, codeine, Diclofenac and ibuprofen gel. And on really bad days I take ocycodone quick-release (sparingly). How about you?
Nurofen is normally ibuprofen based. Ibuprofen isn't recommended for diabetics. They can raise bgs. Gel rubs get absorbed differently and not through stomach so your gp will prescribe the gels.
Hope this helps!
Ps. Pain effects my insulin need, for sure. Consultant would say increases my insulin resistance too due to less exercise and need for more insulin units.
Well, maybe @Liam1955 has a different view - he has had cortisone shots, haven't you William?Well I was going to almost demand a shot of cortisone?? not so sure now?,My GP appointment is 16th May, with you guys advising I feel better prepared for the appointment ,Thanks.
I think the most important thing about pain relief is keeping on top of it. Taking whatever you choose to take regularly and on time, and not letting the pain get out of control. Once you have lost control of it it's much harder to get back.I've taken so much Nurofen as it's the only medication that gets anywhere near easing the pain, I try the gel rub instead tonight, Thanks to all for your input.
Stress of any kind, including pain, will cause an increase in BG. The body is preparing for fight/flight by supplying the necessary energy. This isn't a problem if you produce insulin normally to mop up the excess. The principle is the same as the dawn phenomenon where the body is supplying the energy it thinks you are going to need.
https://www.sharecare.com/health/diabetes/how-pain-affect-blood-sugar
https://consumer.healthday.com/diab...ar-in-type-2-diabetics-study-says-677840.html
Can pain cause the diabetes? I have seen no research on this but anything which raises a persons BG for prolonged periods (whether it is chronic pain or carbs) may have some effect. It would be interesting to know whether the body becomes accustomed to the pain in the sense that it stopped releasing glucose (in which case it is unlikely to be a causal factor) or whether it lead to a constantly raised BG (and therefore higher HbA1c).
Alternatively, it could be that chronic pain, by preventing exercise, may be causal in a more indirect way.
I shall spend a little time searching for relevant research and if I can't find any, maybe have a student look into doing it (I know a couple looking for a doctoral thesis and may suggest this).
Stress of any kind, including pain, will cause an increase in BG. The body is preparing for fight/flight by supplying the necessary energy. This isn't a problem if you produce insulin normally to mop up the excess. The principle is the same as the dawn phenomenon where the body is supplying the energy it thinks you are going to need.
https://www.sharecare.com/health/diabetes/how-pain-affect-blood-sugar
https://consumer.healthday.com/diab...ar-in-type-2-diabetics-study-says-677840.html
Can pain cause the diabetes? I have seen no research on this but anything which raises a persons BG for prolonged periods (whether it is chronic pain or carbs) may have some effect. It would be interesting to know whether the body becomes accustomed to the pain in the sense that it stopped releasing glucose (in which case it is unlikely to be a causal factor) or whether it lead to a constantly raised BG (and therefore higher HbA1c).
Alternatively, it could be that chronic pain, by preventing exercise, may be causal in a more indirect way.
I shall spend a little time searching for relevant research and if I can't find any, maybe have a student look into doing it (I know a couple looking for a doctoral thesis and may suggest this).