Hi I am a type 2 diabetic I have foot problems i.e. nerves and muscles and suffer from OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea). My current meds are:-
Metformin SR 500mg x 4 in evening
Pioglitzone 15mg 1 daily
Gliclazide 80mg x2 twice a day
Ramapril 5mg daily
Simvastin 20mg daily
Flixonase
I also have nightly CPAP therapy. I currently have inserts in my shoes to help ease the pain from my feet, but they find they are always sore and feels like they are burning and stiff in the morning, i cant walk too great a distance as the pain is unbearable and my ankles hurt, my podiatrist has checked blood flow to the feet and that is fine its the nerves and muscles causing the problem. Plantar fascciitus and posterior tibilaris.
I have been off work for the past 5 weeks due to extreme tiredness. I get up at 6-6.30am and Im back to sleep by 1pm I am having to go part time on my return to work because I cannnot function longer than that 3 hours per day which as you know has financial consqeuences.
My doctor has chopped and changed medication to see if this has an effect on my tiredness but none of this has worked. My BG average for the past 7 days is 7.1 30 day avge is 9.5. I am at my wits end and dont know where else to turn and just wish I could lead a normal life, my family life is suffering and with 2 young children my ability to give them the attention they need is suffering. I am irritable, moody, tired and fed up, any help and advice would be appreciated.
Metformin SR 500mg x 4 in evening
Pioglitzone 15mg 1 daily
Gliclazide 80mg x2 twice a day
Ramapril 5mg daily
Simvastin 20mg daily
Flixonase
I also have nightly CPAP therapy. I currently have inserts in my shoes to help ease the pain from my feet, but they find they are always sore and feels like they are burning and stiff in the morning, i cant walk too great a distance as the pain is unbearable and my ankles hurt, my podiatrist has checked blood flow to the feet and that is fine its the nerves and muscles causing the problem. Plantar fascciitus and posterior tibilaris.
I have been off work for the past 5 weeks due to extreme tiredness. I get up at 6-6.30am and Im back to sleep by 1pm I am having to go part time on my return to work because I cannnot function longer than that 3 hours per day which as you know has financial consqeuences.
My doctor has chopped and changed medication to see if this has an effect on my tiredness but none of this has worked. My BG average for the past 7 days is 7.1 30 day avge is 9.5. I am at my wits end and dont know where else to turn and just wish I could lead a normal life, my family life is suffering and with 2 young children my ability to give them the attention they need is suffering. I am irritable, moody, tired and fed up, any help and advice would be appreciated.