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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MrsGruffy" data-source="post: 1796583" data-attributes="member: 472571"><p>Is there anyone who has improved either/both of these conditions as their BG management improves?  It's driving me crazy right now.  I'm averaging 3-4 hours of sleep and I've resorted to taking a couple of valium a couple of nights just to get those few precious hours.  I used to take very high doses of amitriptyline, with moderate easing of symptoms on the maximum dose, but the dry mouth was basically destroying my teeth.  I've also tried lyrica and another similar drug which I can't think of the name of... and they didn't help me at all.  I'm hoping the symptoms are getting more severe because my BG control is so good, and that the severe sensations are a sign that overall, I'm on the mend.  I am seriously at my wits end right now though.  So does anyone have any advice? I got some exercise advice from an exercise physiologist earlier this week but of course, it's too early to tell if it's going to make a difference.  I really don't look forward to lying down, but as the evening wears on, sitting up becomes an issue and I have to keep on the move... and I'm just plain exhausted.  It's not super painful for the most part.. it's sensations of burning heat or freezing cold (Oh I've tried heat ointment rubs too - doesn't make any difference) and then the occasional shooting electric zap up my leg, and then it also feels like there are worms on speed doing drunken laps all over my lower legs.  I do get some shooting pains which occasionally make me jump in my sleep and wake myself up because they are very intense but very short lived.  I think I'm going to lose the plot completely if this keeps up for too much longer.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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