I mean its certainly possible. I've been trying to figure out what I have done differently. Other than playing a lot more golf lately, not sure. Surely that's not it, and if it is I'll probably just tough it out anyway.
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Does this sound like Neuropathy? Sudden burning sensations in upper legs following improved glucose control.
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I mean its certainly possible. I've been trying to figure out what I have done differently. Other than playing a lot more golf lately, not sure. Surely that's not it, and if it is I'll probably just tough it out anyway.
No meds. Just went to a low carb diet.
Remind me how long you have been having these pains? Have you noticed any differences from when it started?
I have had the numbness in both legs and painful pins and needles feeling in my feet for over 4 months. No difference since the start.getting me down now, Started meds about 4 weeks ago after loads of tests to rule things out But....maybe it's a waiting game!!
Sorry to hear that. Did all of it come on at once, or did you have numbness first and then pain? Mine came on suddenly. Burning feet. No numbness.
It took a while, but it did get better. I can't recall exactly, but I would guess that after about 6 months of good control I started seeing improvement. Hoping for improvement for you soon.
I noticed a bit of numbness but my docs didn't see any problem then it got worse suddenly, both numbness in both legs and painful feet, struggling to walk. Doc has just increased my pregabalin dose and got neuro physiotherapy today so praying for some relief.
How are you doing?
Doing any better?
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Good Afternoon,
I'm a 30 year old Male, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes around 8 years ago and to be completely honest my control has always been poor. My last Ac1 was around 11% and I have been working to bring this down over the past couple of months. I have brought my average meter readings down from 14/15 to 10/11 in the past 3 months or so.
Around 2/3 weeks ago I noticed a very sudden burning sensation in both of my thighs, this has since spread down to my lower legs (but my feet feel fine) and whilst not painful, is very noticeable. It seems to be worse when I am wearing tight trousers, and goes away almost completely when I wear loose fitting shorts. Does this sound like peripheral neuropathy? I assumed P.N began gradually, typically starting in the feet, not the upper legs?
I spoke with my doctor and he suggested it might be 'inflamed nerves' due to the sudden drop in my blood sugars. However, I'm not 100% convinced and wanted to know if anyone had any similar experiences?
Any advice would be much appreciated
It not statins this can be caused by taking certain statins if it is go to your doctor and he will change your statinGood Afternoon,
I'm a 30 year old Male, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes around 8 years ago and to be completely honest my control has always been poor. My last Ac1 was around 11% and I have been working to bring this down over the past couple of months. I have brought my average meter readings down from 14/15 to 10/11 in the past 3 months or so.
Around 2/3 weeks ago I noticed a very sudden burning sensation in both of my thighs, this has since spread down to my lower legs (but my feet feel fine) and whilst not painful, is very noticeable. It seems to be worse when I am wearing tight trousers, and goes away almost completely when I wear loose fitting shorts. Does this sound like peripheral neuropathy? I assumed P.N began gradually, typically starting in the feet, not the upper legs?
I spoke with my doctor and he suggested it might be 'inflamed nerves' due to the sudden drop in my blood sugars. However, I'm not 100% convinced and wanted to know if anyone had any similar experiences?
Any advice would be much appreciated
