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<blockquote data-quote="JanetS" data-source="post: 118805" data-attributes="member: 24567"><p>I have been suffering the neuropathy pains in my toes for about 5 years now, and around 3-4 years ago I went for a nerve study test, and the diagnosis was mild neuropathy, plus mild carpal tunnel syndrome. I also have rheumatoid arthritis.</p><p></p><p>I was offered medication for the neuropathy (I take Pregabalin - 2 x 100mg, and Amitriptyline - 1 x 10mg). The combined drugs have helped considerably but by heavens, I feel so tired and groggy in the mornings that I have had to change my work hours, in that I aim to wake up naturally - any time between 8 and 10!! - and go in to work when I'm ready. Quite usually an 11.30 - midday start. I'm with the NHS as a Bank Administrator and fortunately they know my health problems and most managers/team leaders are happy to accommodate this.</p><p></p><p>BUT, this is what I'm coming to. Why wasn't my annual blood test readings taken into account by my GP/nurse; why didn't they invite me in for a talk about it, asking if I had any other symptoms? Because last year I DID have the major thirst, and was NOT surprised to be given a diagnosis of T2.</p><p></p><p>Reading these posts gives me hope now, in that if I reduce the carb intake, will my pains reduce also? </p><p>Because I would really, really love to have my life back! Too much time is spent in bed waiting for the effects of the drugs to wear down. I now try the Amitrip. much earlier in the evening.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JanetS, post: 118805, member: 24567"] I have been suffering the neuropathy pains in my toes for about 5 years now, and around 3-4 years ago I went for a nerve study test, and the diagnosis was mild neuropathy, plus mild carpal tunnel syndrome. I also have rheumatoid arthritis. I was offered medication for the neuropathy (I take Pregabalin - 2 x 100mg, and Amitriptyline - 1 x 10mg). The combined drugs have helped considerably but by heavens, I feel so tired and groggy in the mornings that I have had to change my work hours, in that I aim to wake up naturally - any time between 8 and 10!! - and go in to work when I'm ready. Quite usually an 11.30 - midday start. I'm with the NHS as a Bank Administrator and fortunately they know my health problems and most managers/team leaders are happy to accommodate this. BUT, this is what I'm coming to. Why wasn't my annual blood test readings taken into account by my GP/nurse; why didn't they invite me in for a talk about it, asking if I had any other symptoms? Because last year I DID have the major thirst, and was NOT surprised to be given a diagnosis of T2. Reading these posts gives me hope now, in that if I reduce the carb intake, will my pains reduce also? Because I would really, really love to have my life back! Too much time is spent in bed waiting for the effects of the drugs to wear down. I now try the Amitrip. much earlier in the evening. [/QUOTE]
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