dynamitedj
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
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Hi Folks,
I'm a type 1 diabetic and have been since 2004, i was diagnosed with Diabetic Neuropathy approximately 18 months ago and after looking on almost every website i can find in google, i'm unable to find an answer to a question which has recently been affecting me, so i'm hoping now that someone on here may have experience or be able to offer some advice regarding this.
With my neuropathy i've no feeling in my hands or feet and i've recently been having falls which the doctor has said is related to my neuropathy, however for the last few days i've had severe burning pain in my knee and its come to the point where it appears the joint has locked up and i'm unable to stand, move or even get dressed without help of my wife (who's my main carer)
Today for example i was stuck in bed until my wife answered my shout and she had to swing my legs out and help me put my underwear and trousers on, she then had to help me up and it felt like my knee's were completely buckled and i couldn't straighten either leg, the pain is radiating in either knee however now appears to be moving towards my pelvic/hip region.
Can anyone possibly offer any assistance what could be the cause of this? or anything i can approach my GP with rather than them fobbing me off with we can't do anything.
ABOUT ME:
i'm a 31 year old male. Married, have 3 children with my ex wife who live in the South West
I Reside in the North East and i have completed the Dafne course (Dafne Graduate)
Diagnosed with Type 2 in 2003 however was told in 2004 that i was type 1 and now insulin dependent.
(2011-2012) Spent over a year on 2 background insulins due to mal-practice by my previous GP/Pharmacy & Hospital Consultant - During which time was admitted 3-5 times a week with either Hypoglycemia or Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
Medications:
Background - Levemir - 15 units Twice a day (Morning and Night)
Quick Acting - Novorapid (Insulin Aspart)
Pen Type - Novopen Echo * 3
Needles - BD Micro-Fine 5mm (31Gauge)
Testing Meter - Bayer Contour Next USB (Microlet Lancets & Contour Testing Strips)
Other Medications
Atorvastatin - 80mg - Once at Night
Etoricoxib - 90mg - Once Daily
Levothyroxine - 100mcg - once daily
Paracetamol - 500mg - 2 * 4 times a day
Amitriptyline - 50mg - once at night
Lyrica (Pregablin) - 300mg - Once a day
Tramadol - 50mg - 2 * 4 times a day
Sildenafil - When required
Movicol Plain oral powder 13.7g sachets
Hopefully someone can offer some assistance with this matter or at least offer some enlightenment.
I'm a type 1 diabetic and have been since 2004, i was diagnosed with Diabetic Neuropathy approximately 18 months ago and after looking on almost every website i can find in google, i'm unable to find an answer to a question which has recently been affecting me, so i'm hoping now that someone on here may have experience or be able to offer some advice regarding this.
With my neuropathy i've no feeling in my hands or feet and i've recently been having falls which the doctor has said is related to my neuropathy, however for the last few days i've had severe burning pain in my knee and its come to the point where it appears the joint has locked up and i'm unable to stand, move or even get dressed without help of my wife (who's my main carer)
Today for example i was stuck in bed until my wife answered my shout and she had to swing my legs out and help me put my underwear and trousers on, she then had to help me up and it felt like my knee's were completely buckled and i couldn't straighten either leg, the pain is radiating in either knee however now appears to be moving towards my pelvic/hip region.
Can anyone possibly offer any assistance what could be the cause of this? or anything i can approach my GP with rather than them fobbing me off with we can't do anything.
ABOUT ME:
i'm a 31 year old male. Married, have 3 children with my ex wife who live in the South West
I Reside in the North East and i have completed the Dafne course (Dafne Graduate)
Diagnosed with Type 2 in 2003 however was told in 2004 that i was type 1 and now insulin dependent.
(2011-2012) Spent over a year on 2 background insulins due to mal-practice by my previous GP/Pharmacy & Hospital Consultant - During which time was admitted 3-5 times a week with either Hypoglycemia or Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
Medications:
Background - Levemir - 15 units Twice a day (Morning and Night)
Quick Acting - Novorapid (Insulin Aspart)
Pen Type - Novopen Echo * 3
Needles - BD Micro-Fine 5mm (31Gauge)
Testing Meter - Bayer Contour Next USB (Microlet Lancets & Contour Testing Strips)
Other Medications
Atorvastatin - 80mg - Once at Night
Etoricoxib - 90mg - Once Daily
Levothyroxine - 100mcg - once daily
Paracetamol - 500mg - 2 * 4 times a day
Amitriptyline - 50mg - once at night
Lyrica (Pregablin) - 300mg - Once a day
Tramadol - 50mg - 2 * 4 times a day
Sildenafil - When required
Movicol Plain oral powder 13.7g sachets
Hopefully someone can offer some assistance with this matter or at least offer some enlightenment.