No worries there still is no such thing as "bad" cholesterol especially when talking about lipoproteins.Apologies, I was being lazy and tend to mix up my HDL and LDL
Thank you @DaveXF. If you look up neuropathic pain symptoms mayoclinic.com - peripheral neuropathy, there are a list of symptoms for the leg pain version of it. Some of what you describe of your pains sounds a bit like what is described on that site, but ? not all. Read it and see what you think - spiking, fizzing, but ? not aching, crushing pain, or cramping. And maybe standing and walking on your feet might be a trigger for your pain whilst laying down takes the pressure off ? reason.Hi
The pains have no pattern and vary.
ATM it's spiking in my ankles and a crushing pain around the first joints in each toe.
My ankles have ached very much all day.
A few weeks back my feet 'fizzed'.
No loss in sensation though.
Edit..now with cramping in the sole and side of the left foot.
Thank you @DaveXF. If you look up neuropathic pain symptoms mayoclinic.com - peripheral neuropathy, there are a list of symptoms for the leg pain version of it. Some of what you describe of your pains sounds a bit like what is described on that site, but ? not all. Read it and see what you think - spiking, fizzing, but ? not aching, crushing pain, or cramping. And maybe standing and walking on your feet might be a trigger for your pain whilst laying down takes the pressure off ? reason.
Has your GP inspected your toe and ankle joints for some cause related to joints ?
Please talk with your GP about your pains and about what else might cause such pains apart from diabetes.
No worries there still is no such thing as "bad" cholesterol especially when talking about lipoproteins.
If you manage to get through the about 10 hours of videos contained in that thread I almost guarantee you will know more about it than 90% of GP's.
To follow up on this.Are you still taking the statin? and if so did you doc tell you why they think it's a good idea? Statins can lead to higher blood sugar levels..
I am VERY glad you are feeling better.
This isn’t the first time that people have described similar experiences.
In your reading, have you come across the connection between Q10 and statins?
It may help you recover more quickly if you use Q10 supplements.
https://drsarahbrewer.com/statins-and-co-enzyme-q10?cn-reloaded=1
Very possibly...I'm utterly convinced that those ruddy statins screwed me up.
Top marks to you (and the GP) @DaveXF !! Best Wishes with the results !!.... now my GP is listening to me.
I had a consultation this morning with one of the senior partners.
We've agreed the following...
No statins for me for the short term. My total cholesterol was 6, so arguably high.
However he is more concerned about my general wellbeing not that in particular, sure there are identifiable risks but rotting muscles aren't great either.
The metformin will remain, even though my BG has recently doubled.
My HBA1c has dropped from 76 to 61 in 2 months.
Not brilliant but heading in the right direction.
He says that my feet are in tip top nick but I still concerned about a few lumpy veins below my right calf.
The first proper tests are B12 bloods, tomorrow and Doplar tests on Thursday.
Then, dependant on what the above suggest, full on nerve conductivity tests etc.
I'm utterly convinced that , with this particular GP, if you are seen to making an effort ...then he will make an effort in return.
Top marks to you (and the GP) @DaveXF !! Best Wishes with the results !!
Nice try though..." a car that's easier to get into...like a F Pace"
"... off... "
Nice try though...
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