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fiestynan

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Hi All,
I was diagnosed T2 10 years ago and manage with Metformin the best I can.
A few months ago I went to my GP with aching legs, AGE I was told...the aching turned to painful and now I find it difficult to walk,and I am woken in the night by the pain.
My GP has now diagnosed peripheral neurpathy, she gave me a prescription for a mild anti depressant....? she said it would help me sleep...no trouble there, as I drop off for long periods in the afternoon/evening,blood test show nothing amiss of course, does any one have any answers for me please
 
Hi and welcome to the forum @fiestynan

I'll bump your post up the forum in the hope that someone will reply and offer some advice. Best wishes.
 
@fiestynan
It could be worth asking your GP to check your Vit B12 levels, along with Folate and Ferratin as Metformin is known to sometimes cause poor absorption of Vit B 12. Be sure to ask for a copy of your results, with the ranges.

If you check the signs and symptoms, you will see that pains, neuropathy, fatigue are just a few of many symptoms possible if Vit B12 or Folate deficient.

More info and advice can be obtained from the PAS/B12 deficiency forum - https://healthunlocked.com/pasoc
 
Hello. there. Sympathies for your pain. Just wondering if you take statins as leg cramp/ pain can be a side effect?
 
Taking Metformin and statins for just a few weeks left me with aching legs, but I was so bad that I stopped taking the tablets - I get so many side effects with just about everything I am prescribed.
I have taken Alpha Lipoic acid tablets recently and I put a small pinch of cinnamon in my coffee, as they are supposed to help. They do seem to, to such an extent that I am walking in a procession tomorrow, which will be a great improvement as I could not walk or stand for long periods at the start of the year.
 
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