Feeling so down

[OutstandingB]

I’ve been diagnosed with T1,this june. However,i experienced its sympoms 1,5/2 years back,so there was time for the cmplications to develop in the background. Since i am out from the hospital(been in for 1 week after diagnosis), i started experiencing burning sensation and numbness in my foot. There is an unbearable pain in my knees,which is always getting worse as soon as i go to bed. Unbelievable,but more pain is coming when i am resting them. Unfortunately, I cannot sleep normally because of this pain. Maximum 1 hour sleep and then 2-3 hours literally crying I was at doctors by several times and tried many painkillers,but nothing helps. I take every evening 2 Nytol pills to get some sleep. The real problem is,this affects my mood also and I care much less with BG level and proper insulin doses. Sometimes i do not care at all. Not to mention working,how harder is that!? I am a grill chef,so standing almost all day on my painful legs. However,knees hurt less while walking or standing. I have a serious fatigue,i feel tired all the time, i want to sleep every minute. Just am unable to work properly,it is a nightmare now. I have to ask for extra break time all the time,and running in the staffroom to get some sleep on the sofa. Such a miracle,at work on the sofa,the pain is less bothering. So this is my life at the moment,and do not really see any light at the end of the tunnel. Anyway,I wish you all the best!

I'm really sorry about what you are going through. How are you feeling now? I hope things have improved a bit.

What types of food are you eating? Are you getting foods rich in vitamins and minerals into you? Are you trying to get some exercise in daily which can improve your mood? With sleep, if you try and avoid sleeping during the day even if you are so tired, you may find it helpful to sleep better at night time as you will be more exhausted by then.

Keep us posted.

 

[Member496333]

I’ve been diagnosed with T1,this june. However,i experienced its sympoms 1,5/2 years back,so there was time for the cmplications to develop in the background. Since i am out from the hospital(been in for 1 week after diagnosis), i started experiencing burning sensation and numbness in my foot. There is an unbearable pain in my knees,which is always getting worse as soon as i go to bed. Unbelievable,but more pain is coming when i am resting them. Unfortunately, I cannot sleep normally because of this pain. Maximum 1 hour sleep and then 2-3 hours literally crying I was at doctors by several times and tried many painkillers,but nothing helps. I take every evening 2 Nytol pills to get some sleep. The real problem is,this affects my mood also and I care much less with BG level and proper insulin doses. Sometimes i do not care at all. Not to mention working,how harder is that!? I am a grill chef,so standing almost all day on my painful legs. However,knees hurt less while walking or standing. I have a serious fatigue,i feel tired all the time, i want to sleep every minute. Just am unable to work properly,it is a nightmare now. I have to ask for extra break time all the time,and running in the staffroom to get some sleep on the sofa. Such a miracle,at work on the sofa,the pain is less bothering. So this is my life at the moment,and do not really see any light at the end of the tunnel. Anyway,I wish you all the best!

Really sorry to hear all this. Neuropathy can be hell. Not knowing when the pain will strike, and burning at night. I used to suffer after diagnosis when the numbness subsided and left behind crippling pain like someone sticking a dagger in the sole of my feet.

BUT...try to stay positive. I know they say that neuropathy is permanent, but speaking only from my own experience, it isn’t. I’ve had my blood glucose under extremely tight control for over a year now, and my neuropathy pain has pretty much completely vanished. My feet feel amazing. The body can repair itself if you give it the right tools that it needs to do the job - those being - proper nutrition, no pro inflammatory substances, and time. It worked for me and I hope it works for you.

Best of luck, and don’t bottle it up. Keep sharing with us

 

[Matteo1980]

I'm really sorry about what you are going through. How are you feeling now? I hope things have improved a bit.

What types of food are you eating? Are you getting foods rich in vitamins and minerals into you? Are you trying to get some exercise in daily which can improve your mood? With sleep, if you try and avoid sleeping during the day even if you are so tired, you may find it helpful to sleep better at night time as you will be more exhausted by then.

Keep us posted.

Thanks for your input. I can say that i feel way better now,since i finally found the painkiller that works! Dihydrocodeine. I take 2x30 mg per night and sleep like a baby! Well,about my meals? Honestly,i do not do any diet. I am skinny even now so i really need calories and once i have to inject insulin, why would i like not to eat what i really like? I could not eat most of the healthier foods since they are really out of my interest. However,i am trying to insert more and more fruits and vegetables in my meals. It is a long journey and i know that i have several things to improve. I am still struggling to accept that i became sick. I was healthy for 37 years and this is really hard to accept.

 

[Matteo1980]

Guys,let me say thanks for all you that took time and kindness and gave me some supporting words. You are all fantastic people. I am having much better days now by taking sihydrocodeine instead of naproxin and amitriptyline. I can sleep almost properly. This helps me to be more active at work,and alongside to care more about good BG. All the best for everyone,cheers!

 

[DavidGrahamJones]

I am having much better days now by taking sihydrocodeine instead of naproxin and amitriptyline. I can sleep almost properly. This helps me to be more active at work,and alongside to care more about good BG. All the best for everyone,cheers!

Really pleased to hear things are better.