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Hi , type 1 diabetic for 24 years and have had terrible back pain for over 12 years . l had an X - Ray and MRI however never showed anything yet it is very painful 24 / 7 I cannot lie down straight and is tender to touch . I do not know what to do as every day is miserable. My hips are tender to...

Hello , l have had very uncomfortable lower back pain for 12 years now and finally have some investigations happening. I have had a Urea and Electrolytes blood test and have now been asked to return in one month and have it done again. Has anyone else had this. My back is really tender to touch...

Hello , l have not worked for a few years due to the rapid decline of my diabetes ( type 1 for 23 years ) as l had a total breakdown. I have developed neuropathy and general well being not brilliant however would like to know who l can speak to for advice in what to do next and if it affects my...

Hello everyone , For a while no my left leg has felt numb at the thigh however when l stand for more than a few minutes it still feels numb however leaves a sharp uncomfortable pain next to where is numb. Is this neuropathy. Also had a flexible cystoscopy for peeing blood however it is still...

I have been type 1 for 23 years and have developed over the years a swollen belly so much so it looks like those joke bellys you get. I have suffered lower back pain for many years and is tender to touch especially the left hand side. My left bicep is very sore and I have difficulty in lifting...

I am a 38 year old man who has has type 1 for 20 years I am 22 stone and try to eat good and drink plenty of water. I don't drink or smoke My stomach is heavily bloated along with my face My knees are sore and my ankles are badly swollen with feet highly sensitive I have terrible sharp pain...

Hello , My weight is 20 and a half stone and weight is not shifting. I don't look fat but bloated with a severely large bloated stomach that never shifts . I eat a small breakfast of cereal , soup for lunch and apple and a small dinner average bolus of 40 40 and 40/80 units of insulin. I...

Hello , I am at the end of my tether!!! I am a 38 year old man and had type 1 diabetes for 20 years My weight has been piling on for the last few years however l don't eat over my calorie allowance of 2000 calories per day. I am 5ft 10 and 22 stone and have serious trouble with my joints...

Hello Again everyone , Been to my diabetic specialist today and again left feeling deflated and uninspired by the lack of empathy and real care. Told putting weight on fast and need to lose - asked how to do that when not eating much as it is and told it could be to many carbs Plus suffering...

Hello everyone , I am at my wits end as had many procedures with no outcome. My stomach is extremely bloated and uncomfortable every day and has been for many many years My left rib cage is very sore and side and base of back excruitIating My fingers and feet hard to grasp and curl Going...

Hello everyone , I am at my wits end as had many procedures with no outcome. My stomach is extremely bloated and uncomfortable every day and has been for many many years My left rib cage is very sore and side and base of back excruitIating My fingers and feet hard to grasp and curl Going...

Hello , l have had type 1 since 1993 and have suffered complications l have had a biopsy and camera with no problems everyday i get a pushing sensation in tummy and it is really sore when l go to loo and very gooey and soft what is it i am miserable and very sore and never seem to get...

Hello , I am being informed by my medical nurse the need to cut out carbs to help try and lose weight. My mobility is now limited and are in constant pain especially lower right side of back knees , legs and feet. I am reading up on low carbs etc however are very scared as my diet has been so...

I am trying to fill out a ESA form I am on ESA however need to fill out another form to explain illness but not sure what to write. I have type 1 and arthiritis and neuropathy probs in hands knees and feet. Gastroperisis in stomach no energy always sick and tired On medium care in DLA and...

The symptoms of a bezoar are similar to those of gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying), and include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and a feeling of being full after eating a small amount of food. As diabetes and gastroparesis often occur together, any such symptoms should be...

Hello I have been Diabetic since August 1993 and have type 1. I have fluctuating diabetes and suffer from severe depression , fatigue and severe daily bloating and constipation. I have been to GP several times for help however have got nowhere. I can't sleep well at night , are constantly tired...

Hello I have been Diabetic since August 1993 and have type 1. I have fluctuating diabetes and suffer from severe depression , fatigue and severe daily bloating and constipation. I have been to GP several times for help however have got nowhere. I can't sleep well at night , are constantly tired...