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<blockquote data-quote="mish1953" data-source="post: 293752" data-attributes="member: 37924"><p>Steve , you mentioned that the Neurologist used a pen to test your fingertips , are you sure that it was a pen ... these things look like a pen but aren't. .. "A Semmes Weinstein monofilament testing device is a common tool used today. This tool looks like a ball point pen and contains a 5mil monofilament wire. The monofilament wire is touched to the skin to determine the amount of sensory loss. Individuals with peripheral neuropathy will loose the ability to sense the touch of the monofilament wire." </p><p>I have experienced the "pen" several times . </p><p></p><p>Around 60% to 70% of T2 diabetics have some degree of peripheral neuoropathy , most don't notice it . I have PN and have had it for some time, mine will not be going away as its only partly due to diabetes , and I can ( and have ) walked around with glass in my foot not noticed until there was blood all over the floor . I have lost my knee and elbow ( funny bone ) reflexes , I sometime lose control of my leg muscles for a while which makes walking entertaining . Cant lift a kettle sometimes , it can mess with all parts of your body. </p><p>There is a considerable medical evidence that points at sorbitol ( a type of sugar ) as a factor in neuropathy, have a look at ... <a href="http://www.diabetes-articles.co.ukwww.diabetes-articles.co.uk/peripheral_neuropathy.php" target="_blank">http://www.diabetes-articles.co.ukwww.diabetes-articles.co.uk/peripheral_neuropathy.php</a> for more information about PN . </p><p>Sorbitol is all over the place , apples, pears, peaches, and prunes, its used in diet foods, sweeteners, diet drinks and low cal items . see wikipedia .. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorbitol" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorbitol</a>. </p><p>Just when you thought it was 'safe' to drink diet pop .. diet coke doesnt have sorbitol .. it has aspartame which is also linked to neuropathy .. water seems to be safe :shock: </p><p></p><p>Steve glad to hear that you have your PN under control . </p><p></p><p>Cheers </p><p>Hamish - Ipswich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mish1953, post: 293752, member: 37924"] Steve , you mentioned that the Neurologist used a pen to test your fingertips , are you sure that it was a pen ... these things look like a pen but aren't. .. "A Semmes Weinstein monofilament testing device is a common tool used today. This tool looks like a ball point pen and contains a 5mil monofilament wire. The monofilament wire is touched to the skin to determine the amount of sensory loss. Individuals with peripheral neuropathy will loose the ability to sense the touch of the monofilament wire." I have experienced the "pen" several times . Around 60% to 70% of T2 diabetics have some degree of peripheral neuoropathy , most don't notice it . I have PN and have had it for some time, mine will not be going away as its only partly due to diabetes , and I can ( and have ) walked around with glass in my foot not noticed until there was blood all over the floor . I have lost my knee and elbow ( funny bone ) reflexes , I sometime lose control of my leg muscles for a while which makes walking entertaining . Cant lift a kettle sometimes , it can mess with all parts of your body. There is a considerable medical evidence that points at sorbitol ( a type of sugar ) as a factor in neuropathy, have a look at ... [url]http://www.diabetes-articles.co.ukwww.diabetes-articles.co.uk/peripheral_neuropathy.php[/url] for more information about PN . Sorbitol is all over the place , apples, pears, peaches, and prunes, its used in diet foods, sweeteners, diet drinks and low cal items . see wikipedia .. [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorbitol[/url]. Just when you thought it was 'safe' to drink diet pop .. diet coke doesnt have sorbitol .. it has aspartame which is also linked to neuropathy .. water seems to be safe :shock: Steve glad to hear that you have your PN under control . Cheers Hamish - Ipswich [/QUOTE]
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