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Further Problems with my Feet

Rachox

Rachox

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Type of diabetes
I reversed my Type 2
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I posted a few months ago about my diagnosis of Raynauds following colour changes in my toes and ice cold feet. I have been using GTN patches to improve the circulation in my feet. The Raynauds has improved but doesn’t explain other feelings I am getting in my feet, namely tingling and numbness with burning sensations particularly at night. My GP put through a referral to neurology and I now have an NHS appt, for next May!

I got worried that things would deteriorate and cause irreversible damage by then so I arranged to see a private neurologist on Thursday. He was very thorough and concluded that despite my very tight control of my blood sugars that I have peripheral neuropathy, cause though is unknown.

I now have to go back to my GP with his diagnosis and suggestions for symptomatic treatment as I can’t afford to continue with the private route. Also he thinks I should keep my NHS appt. incase nerve conduction studies are warranted.

I’m just posting here to see what treatments whether prescription meds or supplements people here have found helpful for peripheral neuropathy?
 
So sorry to hear this @Rachox, it seems so unfair when you yourself work so hard and have amazing numbers! Wishing all the best and hope for a good outcome for you. It goes to show sometimes no matter how good our control is, or how vigilant we are this T2 menace can just come along & bite ya bum! Maybe take solace in the fact that even though this has happened who knows how much worse it could have been if you hadn’t taken such good care of yourself
 
Rachox said:
I posted a few months ago about my diagnosis of Raynauds following colour changes in my toes and ice cold feet. I have been using GTN patches to improve the circulation in my feet. The Raynauds has improved but doesn’t explain other feelings I am getting in my feet, namely tingling and numbness with burning sensations particularly at night. My GP put through a referral to neurology and I now have an NHS appt, for next May!

I got worried that things would deteriorate and cause irreversible damage by then so I arranged to see a private neurologist on Thursday. He was very thorough and concluded that despite my very tight control of my blood sugars that I have peripheral neuropathy, cause though is unknown.

I now have to go back to my GP with his diagnosis and suggestions for symptomatic treatment as I can’t afford to continue with the private route. Also he thinks I should keep my NHS appt. incase nerve conduction studies are warranted.

I’m just posting here to see what treatments whether prescription meds or supplements people here have found helpful for peripheral neuropathy?
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Can't help with suggestions about treatments for the neuropathy but just wanted to send you my sympathy for the problems you've been having - it does seem so unfair especially when you have such excellent blood sugar control. I hope that you get some useful suggestions and that you get to see your GP soon to discuss options 're treatment. Sounds like it was well worth seeing a neurologist privately too to speed up the diagnosis.
 
I have an appt. with my GP 2nd Sept. It is a way off but I wanted an appt. with my own GP for continuity and he is popular, it will also give time for the private consultant’s correspondence to reach my surgery.
Thank you @Speedbird for the link, your search skills must be better than mine! I was hoping someone who’s taken Alpha Lipoic Acid would post as I know it’s a possible supplement that helps PN
 
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