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Peripheral neuropathy after remission.

Paul41

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I don’t like using the word remission but basically I’m a controlled pre diabetic.

A few years ago I saw a specialist with regards to neuropathy in the lower legs and feet. At that time they ruled out diabetes as being the cause but I’m thinking that was incorrect.

Anyway my A1C is now in the normal range and I’m eating in a very controlled way. Carb consumption is basically from green vegetables and incidentals.

So my question concerns my neuropathy and how it appears to have changed during my recent low carb change of eating. By change I mean it’s different than it was , it’s not more painful but I’m having other sensations such as itching that I never had previously.

It might be wishful thinking but I can’t help comparing the sensations in my lower limbs to that of after a dental visit and anaesthetic.

Anyway wishful thinking or not I’d love to hear of anyone else’s experience.

Cheers
 
Hiya

I was told that my neuropathy wasn't diabetes related, because I didn't have diabetes, despite having about a dozen diabetes symptoms. I actually think if you have the symptoms, you probably have the disease. In any case there's nothing magical about the 48 level for automatic diagnosis - it was chosen because retinopathy is rare at BG levels beneath 48. Rare, but not unknown.

I had neuropathy from around 2014 when my BG was somewhere about 43 or 44. It took three forms - stabbing pains, pins and needles, and burning feet. It went very quickly when I got to an HbA1c of 36. I had it and then suddenly I didn't have it.

However I still have a residual tingle, which is not the same as any of the symptoms I had on high (high for me) BGs - and after four years I think that's probably permanent damage. It's not pain and it doesn't cause any problems. I do see what you mean about the dental anaesthetic - it is fairly similar to that.
 

Hi Kenny and thanks.

Interesting how you were affected and I’m hoping my new feelings are a beginning. I think I’ve got off quite lightly with this. I would describe my feelings as discomfort rather than pain. Even now I wear a pair of football socks and I forget about it.

Cheers

Paul
 
I wouldn't even go as far as discomfort. I only really notice it when I'm on the forum talking about it.....
 
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