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Neuropathy - thank you guys!

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I've been really down these past few days which is unusual for me, had been to the GP who tells me my existing neuropathy has been made considerably worse by my diabetes. Referral to neurologist and suggested I started using a walking stick (or two) as I'm now dragging one foot. Pain is indescribable and I'm getting desperate for a decent night's sleep. So this morning I'm up, determined to walk the dog who, because of his past life abuse, is terrified of sticks so I stubbornly don't take doctors advice. Ended up sitting in the middle of a field in tears with the poor old dogs head in my lap. But finally got home, turned on the forum and it made me smile, so thank you guys for cheering me up! I live to fight another day!!! Sue xxx
 
Hello @mrspuddleduck . I hope you are feeling a little better now. Does the pain get worse in the evening? I hope you manage to get some sleep:)
 
mo53 said:
Hello @mrspuddleduck . I hope you are feeling a little better now. Does the pain get worse in the evening? I hope you manage to get some sleep:)
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Thanks @mo53, now it's continuous pain but I can't lay down as this exacerbates the pain. Nights are a nightmare! I used to find walking actually eased the pain but now one leg is so weak its becoming harder to physically do. I should mention I already had neuropathy for 8 years prior to diabetes, but the diabetes has made it much worse.
 
Hugs.
 
Have some hugs. I know this may sound weird, but I have an electric fan blowing cool air over my feet at night. It takes a while to reduce the pain, but helps most nights. Massage is helpful, with Body Shop peppermint foot cream, not a cure but helps for a while.
 
Thanks to all of you. I'm probably everyone's idea of a nightmare because I hate telling anyone I know that I'm in pain and stubbornly refuse to give in (hence the me-heap in the middle of a field :D) Its so good to know that I can come hear and moan groan shout and scream and there's people here who understand. Cyber hugs back to you all :). I'm off to the body shop online shop!! Sue xxxx
 
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