Is this nerve damage?

For years on and off, my feet would get either very uncomfortable while
sleeping (tired feeling and/or sometimes feel hot). If I pull off my
socks, the hotness would go away. Just the other day, they felt so hot
they felt like they were burning. I didn't pull off my socks because it
was cold and I thought they would only get too cold. This only happens
at night while sleeping. Is this a symptom of nerve damage?

<wipeout64@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1160881441.631944.241280@i42g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> For years on and off, my feet would get either very uncomfortable while
> sleeping (tired feeling and/or sometimes feel hot). If I pull off my
> socks, the hotness would go away. Just the other day, they felt so hot
> they felt like they were burning. I didn't pull off my socks because it
> was cold and I thought they would only get too cold. This only happens
> at night while sleeping. Is this a symptom of nerve damage?

It doesn't sound like nerve damage. It sounds like you need a fan blowing
air through your bed sheets.

It certainly doesn't sound like it is progressive.

Jeff

It was the reason I went to the doctor in the first place. I never had
any problems at all, but one night my feet were burning really badly,
and after reading about the symptoms of diabetes, I got myself checked.
Fasting 292, probably had diabetes for a few years at that point. Been
diagnosed for seven years now and doing good. I'm not a doctor, none of
us here are, but it is probably a sign of neuropathy, could be other
things though. See a doctor, and keep after your doctor until you get
answers. Good luck.

--
Cheri

wipeout64@hotmail.com wrote in message
<1160881441.631944.241280@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>...
>For years on and off, my feet would get either very uncomfortable while
>sleeping (tired feeling and/or sometimes feel hot). If I pull off my
>socks, the hotness would go away. Just the other day, they felt so hot
>they felt like they were burning. I didn't pull off my socks because it
>was cold and I thought they would only get too cold. This only happens
>at night while sleeping. Is this a symptom of nerve damage?
>

C,mon Jeff...nobody needs "a fan blowing air through their bedsheets" to
keep their feet cool normally. At the point that your feet are burning
at night, it's not normal, it's progressive, and probably been there for
awhile. The OP needs to see a doctor.

--
Cheri

Jeff wrote in message ...

>It doesn't sound like nerve damage. It sounds like you need a fan
blowing
>air through your bed sheets.
>
>It certainly doesn't sound like it is progressive.
>
>Jeff
>
>

Make that 8 years. July 1998. Time has a way of getting away from you
when you're having fun. ;-)

--
Cheri

Cheri wrote in message ...
>It was the reason I went to the doctor in the first place. I never had
>any problems at all, but one night my feet were burning really badly,
>and after reading about the symptoms of diabetes, I got myself checked.
>Fasting 292, probably had diabetes for a few years at that point. Been
>diagnosed for seven years now and doing good. I'm not a doctor, none of
>us here are, but it is probably a sign of neuropathy, could be other
>things though. See a doctor, and keep after your doctor until you get
>answers. Good luck.
>
>--
>Cheri
>
>wipeout64@hotmail.com wrote in message
><1160881441.631944.241280@i42g2000cwa.googlegroup s.com>...
>>For years on and off, my feet would get either very uncomfortable
while
>>sleeping (tired feeling and/or sometimes feel hot). If I pull off my
>>socks, the hotness would go away. Just the other day, they felt so hot
>>they felt like they were burning. I didn't pull off my socks because
it
>>was cold and I thought they would only get too cold. This only happens
>>at night while sleeping. Is this a symptom of nerve damage?
>>
>
>

Cheri wrote:
> Make that 8 years. July 1998. Time has a way of getting away from you
> when you're having fun. ;-)
>
> --
> Cheri
>
> Cheri wrote in message ...
>> It was the reason I went to the doctor in the first place. I never had
>> any problems at all, but one night my feet were burning really badly,
>> and after reading about the symptoms of diabetes, I got myself checked.
>> Fasting 292, probably had diabetes for a few years at that point. Been
>> diagnosed for seven years now and doing good. I'm not a doctor, none of
>> us here are, but it is probably a sign of neuropathy, could be other
>> things though. See a doctor, and keep after your doctor until you get
>> answers. Good luck.
>>
>> --
>> Cheri
>>
>> wipeout64@hotmail.com wrote in message
>> <1160881441.631944.241280@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>...
>>> For years on and off, my feet would get either very uncomfortable
> while
>>> sleeping (tired feeling and/or sometimes feel hot). If I pull off my
>>> socks, the hotness would go away. Just the other day, they felt so hot
>>> they felt like they were burning. I didn't pull off my socks because
> it
>>> was cold and I thought they would only get too cold. This only happens
>>> at night while sleeping. Is this a symptom of nerve damage?
>>>
>>
>
>
Funny about the feet thing. Two years ago I noticed that my right foot
felt like it had a rock underneath it. Then, the left foot began. I had
all the tests. The neurologist said it was PN. The podiatrist said it
was neuromas. I remember being in San Francisco after doing alot of
walking and the lancing burning pain in my feet was horrible at night in
bed. I had the surgery in April and the burning lancing stopped, but now
I have numb feet from the nerves being removed. But, I still don't feel
that my feet are right. My fasting 8 hour glucose 6 months ago was 124.
It was 102 last month. I was on the South Beach Diet for 6 months and
really didn't notice an improvement in my achy feet. It is so complicated.

Thanks. I was afraid of that.

Cheri wrote:
> It was the reason I went to the doctor in the first place. I never had
> any problems at all, but one night my feet were burning really badly,
> and after reading about the symptoms of diabetes, I got myself checked.
> Fasting 292, probably had diabetes for a few years at that point. Been
> diagnosed for seven years now and doing good. I'm not a doctor, none of
> us here are, but it is probably a sign of neuropathy, could be other
> things though. See a doctor, and keep after your doctor until you get
> answers. Good luck.
>
> --
> Cheri
>
> wipeout64@hotmail.com wrote in message
> <1160881441.631944.241280@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>...
> >For years on and off, my feet would get either very uncomfortable while
> >sleeping (tired feeling and/or sometimes feel hot). If I pull off my
> >socks, the hotness would go away. Just the other day, they felt so hot
> >they felt like they were burning. I didn't pull off my socks because it
> >was cold and I thought they would only get too cold. This only happens
> >at night while sleeping. Is this a symptom of nerve damage?
> >

<wipeout64@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1160881441.631944.241280@i42g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> For years on and off, my feet would get either very uncomfortable while
> sleeping (tired feeling and/or sometimes feel hot). If I pull off my
> socks, the hotness would go away. Just the other day, they felt so hot
> they felt like they were burning. I didn't pull off my socks because it
> was cold and I thought they would only get too cold. This only happens
> at night while sleeping. Is this a symptom of nerve damage?


no , its a sign you're getting married ,
and on that day , they'll be really cold
>

In article <1160881441.631944.241280@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>,
wipeout64@hotmail.com says...
> For years on and off, my feet would get either very uncomfortable while
> sleeping (tired feeling and/or sometimes feel hot). If I pull off my
> socks, the hotness would go away. Just the other day, they felt so hot
> they felt like they were burning. I didn't pull off my socks because it
> was cold and I thought they would only get too cold. This only happens
> at night while sleeping. Is this a symptom of nerve damage?
>
>
It was burning throbbing feet at night that led to my diagnosis of type
2. Since being on meds and keeping my numbers in check, my feet feel
fine now.

I passed the sugar test over a year ago (did not register as diabetic),
so I succumbed to eliminating sugar and starch from my diet because I
didn't know what else to do. I can't stand such a diet for so long so I
started eating corn tortilias (fairly recently) because they're low in
carbs. That was ok. Since I was feeling pretty good and using
CinnaBeticII, I decided to eat two fruit (one in the morning and one in
the evening - plum and an apple one day). That night I got the burning
feet. I've had hot feet for yrs. and thought it was just my character.
I know I'm diabetic - have the symptoms, but don't have meds because it
didn't show on the test. Lets hope it registers on the test this time.
I don't like this nerve damage stuff. I could make sure I eat fruit the
day before. That may help. I feel like by the time it shows on the
test, I'll have had a heart attack first. Thanks for the input.


Jan wrote:
> In article <1160881441.631944.241280@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>,
> wipeout64@hotmail.com says...
> > For years on and off, my feet would get either very uncomfortable while
> > sleeping (tired feeling and/or sometimes feel hot). If I pull off my
> > socks, the hotness would go away. Just the other day, they felt so hot
> > they felt like they were burning. I didn't pull off my socks because it
> > was cold and I thought they would only get too cold. This only happens
> > at night while sleeping. Is this a symptom of nerve damage?
> >
> >
> It was burning throbbing feet at night that led to my diagnosis of type
> 2. Since being on meds and keeping my numbers in check, my feet feel
> fine now.

<wipeout64@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161060584.268115.233100@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I passed the sugar test over a year ago (did not register as diabetic),
> so I succumbed to eliminating sugar and starch from my diet because I
> didn't know what else to do.

You have found this link, haven't you?
http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/...0Diagnosed.htm

You can use it to see what kind of portion you can allow yourself of foods
you just can't live without. It tells me that I can eat one plum, but only
half an apple unless I'm out on a walk at the time.

Nicky.

--
A1c 10.5/5.3/<6 T2 DX 05/2004
No Metformin, 100ug Thyroxine
95/72/72Kg

Thanks. Someone here did send me to the main page. I guess I didn't see
the normal readings which I greatly appreciate. I don't have anyone to
teach me how to use the testing meter, so those numbers will help. It
seems I really need to test. I was aware that we have to experiment
with food, but if I get to the point that I can never eat any carbs
again, I'll go nuts.


Nicky wrote:
> <wipeout64@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1161060584.268115.233100@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >I passed the sugar test over a year ago (did not register as diabetic),
> > so I succumbed to eliminating sugar and starch from my diet because I
> > didn't know what else to do.
>
> You have found this link, haven't you?
> http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/...0Diagnosed.htm
>
> You can use it to see what kind of portion you can allow yourself of foods
> you just can't live without. It tells me that I can eat one plum, but only
> half an apple unless I'm out on a walk at the time.
>
> Nicky.
>
> --
> A1c 10.5/5.3/<6 T2 DX 05/2004
> No Metformin, 100ug Thyroxine
> 95/72/72Kg

x-no-archive: yes

wipeout64@hotmail.com wrote:
> Thanks. Someone here did send me to the main page. I guess I didn't see
> the normal readings which I greatly appreciate. I don't have anyone to
> teach me how to use the testing meter, so those numbers will help. It
> seems I really need to test. I was aware that we have to experiment
> with food, but if I get to the point that I can never eat any carbs
> again, I'll go nuts.

Nuts are a good food! :-)

Seriously, none of us are unable to eat "any carbs" but many of us have
to cut out or seriously limit starch carbs.

Susan

What test has your doctor been doing to determine whether you are diabetic
or not? FBG? HgA1c? or glucose tolerance test. The tolerance test
provides the most information. In most cases for the FBG to be high, there
has already been significant loss of pancreatic function. The A1c gives
more of an average, which if normal can mean you're having high sugars and
then some low ones. The high sugars will still cause damage.

I would suspect that since you are not obviously diabetic with the test your
doctor is giving that you can tolerate some carbs. You just have to
determine which ones and in what amount. It also helps to eat 5 or 6
smaller meals rather than 3 regular ones because it spreads the carb load
out, minimizing the spikes into the unhealthful range. Fruit is a good one
to spread out and eat just half at a time, but you don't have to eliminate
it entirely. Have you tried strawberries and/or other berries? These are
usually well tolerated.

--
Michelle, T2
diet & exercise

<wipeout64@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161095819.811668.99420@m73g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> Thanks. Someone here did send me to the main page. I guess I didn't see
> the normal readings which I greatly appreciate. I don't have anyone to
> teach me how to use the testing meter, so those numbers will help. It
> seems I really need to test. I was aware that we have to experiment
> with food, but if I get to the point that I can never eat any carbs
> again, I'll go nuts.
>
>
> Nicky wrote:
>> <wipeout64@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1161060584.268115.233100@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>> >I passed the sugar test over a year ago (did not register as diabetic),
>> > so I succumbed to eliminating sugar and starch from my diet because I
>> > didn't know what else to do.
>>
>> You have found this link, haven't you?
>> http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/...0Diagnosed.htm
>>
>> You can use it to see what kind of portion you can allow yourself of
>> foods
>> you just can't live without. It tells me that I can eat one plum, but
>> only
>> half an apple unless I'm out on a walk at the time.
>>
>> Nicky.
>>
>> --
>> A1c 10.5/5.3/<6 T2 DX 05/2004
>> No Metformin, 100ug Thyroxine
>> 95/72/72Kg
>

"Cheri" <gserviceatinreachdotcom> wrote in message
news:OtKdnaPwGOOeMazYnZ2dnUVZ_t2dnZ2d@inreach.com. ..
> C,mon Jeff...nobody needs "a fan blowing air through their bedsheets" to
> keep their feet cool normally.



there were nights i wished i had an exhaust fan in my sheets.

I'm sorry I read too quickly and didn't see your question. I think the
lab gave me the FBG test as I had to fast first. I have not tried
berries, but now that you mentioned it I will. Thanks for explaining
that there are more tests. I'm going back to the doctor (hopefully next
week) and I'll ask for a different kind of test.

All of you have been a great help. I don't know what I'd do without it.



Michelle wrote:
> What test has your doctor been doing to determine whether you are diabetic
> or not? FBG? HgA1c? or glucose tolerance test. The tolerance test
> provides the most information. In most cases for the FBG to be high, there
> has already been significant loss of pancreatic function. The A1c gives
> more of an average, which if normal can mean you're having high sugars and
> then some low ones. The high sugars will still cause damage.
>
> I would suspect that since you are not obviously diabetic with the test your
> doctor is giving that you can tolerate some carbs. You just have to
> determine which ones and in what amount. It also helps to eat 5 or 6
> smaller meals rather than 3 regular ones because it spreads the carb load
> out, minimizing the spikes into the unhealthful range. Fruit is a good one
> to spread out and eat just half at a time, but you don't have to eliminate
> it entirely. Have you tried strawberries and/or other berries? These are
> usually well tolerated.
>
> --
> Michelle, T2
> diet & exercise
>
> <wipeout64@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1161095819.811668.99420@m73g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> > Thanks. Someone here did send me to the main page. I guess I didn't see
> > the normal readings which I greatly appreciate. I don't have anyone to
> > teach me how to use the testing meter, so those numbers will help. It
> > seems I really need to test. I was aware that we have to experiment
> > with food, but if I get to the point that I can never eat any carbs
> > again, I'll go nuts.
> >
> >
> > Nicky wrote:
> >> <wipeout64@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:1161060584.268115.233100@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >> >I passed the sugar test over a year ago (did not register as diabetic),
> >> > so I succumbed to eliminating sugar and starch from my diet because I
> >> > didn't know what else to do.
> >>
> >> You have found this link, haven't you?
> >> http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/...0Diagnosed.htm
> >>
> >> You can use it to see what kind of portion you can allow yourself of
> >> foods
> >> you just can't live without. It tells me that I can eat one plum, but
> >> only
> >> half an apple unless I'm out on a walk at the time.
> >>
> >> Nicky.
> >>
> >> --
> >> A1c 10.5/5.3/<6 T2 DX 05/2004
> >> No Metformin, 100ug Thyroxine
> >> 95/72/72Kg
> >

You could ask for a referral to a neurologist and have the neuropathy
recorded and treated regardless of your numbers on the test.--
Nancy F, SoCal
Christ, Cats, Chorus & Computers

<wipeout64@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161060584.268115.233100@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I passed the sugar test over a year ago (did not register as diabetic),
> so I succumbed to eliminating sugar and starch from my diet because I
> didn't know what else to do. I can't stand such a diet for so long so I
> started eating corn tortilias (fairly recently) because they're low in
> carbs. That was ok. Since I was feeling pretty good and using
> CinnaBeticII, I decided to eat two fruit (one in the morning and one in
> the evening - plum and an apple one day). That night I got the burning
> feet. I've had hot feet for yrs. and thought it was just my character.
> I know I'm diabetic - have the symptoms, but don't have meds because it
> didn't show on the test. Lets hope it registers on the test this time.
> I don't like this nerve damage stuff. I could make sure I eat fruit the
> day before. That may help. I feel like by the time it shows on the
> test, I'll have had a heart attack first. Thanks for the input.
>
>
> Jan wrote:
>> In article <1160881441.631944.241280@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>,
>> wipeout64@hotmail.com says...
>> > For years on and off, my feet would get either very uncomfortable while
>> > sleeping (tired feeling and/or sometimes feel hot). If I pull off my
>> > socks, the hotness would go away. Just the other day, they felt so hot
>> > they felt like they were burning. I didn't pull off my socks because it
>> > was cold and I thought they would only get too cold. This only happens
>> > at night while sleeping. Is this a symptom of nerve damage?
>> >
>> >
>> It was burning throbbing feet at night that led to my diagnosis of type
>> 2. Since being on meds and keeping my numbers in check, my feet feel
>> fine now.
>

BTW,

I do Christ, Cats & Computers but no Chorus :O)



Nancy F wrote:
> You could ask for a referral to a neurologist and have the neuropathy
> recorded and treated regardless of your numbers on the test.--
> Nancy F, SoCal
> Christ, Cats, Chorus & Computers
>
> <wipeout64@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1161060584.268115.233100@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >I passed the sugar test over a year ago (did not register as diabetic),
> > so I succumbed to eliminating sugar and starch from my diet because I
> > didn't know what else to do. I can't stand such a diet for so long so I
> > started eating corn tortilias (fairly recently) because they're low in
> > carbs. That was ok. Since I was feeling pretty good and using
> > CinnaBeticII, I decided to eat two fruit (one in the morning and one in
> > the evening - plum and an apple one day). That night I got the burning
> > feet. I've had hot feet for yrs. and thought it was just my character.
> > I know I'm diabetic - have the symptoms, but don't have meds because it
> > didn't show on the test. Lets hope it registers on the test this time.
> > I don't like this nerve damage stuff. I could make sure I eat fruit the
> > day before. That may help. I feel like by the time it shows on the
> > test, I'll have had a heart attack first. Thanks for the input.
> >
> >
> > Jan wrote:
> >> In article <1160881441.631944.241280@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>,
> >> wipeout64@hotmail.com says...
> >> > For years on and off, my feet would get either very uncomfortable while
> >> > sleeping (tired feeling and/or sometimes feel hot). If I pull off my
> >> > socks, the hotness would go away. Just the other day, they felt so hot
> >> > they felt like they were burning. I didn't pull off my socks because it
> >> > was cold and I thought they would only get too cold. This only happens
> >> > at night while sleeping. Is this a symptom of nerve damage?
> >> >
> >> >
> >> It was burning throbbing feet at night that led to my diagnosis of type
> >> 2. Since being on meds and keeping my numbers in check, my feet feel
> >> fine now.
> >

Good luck! I hope you get more concrete information from your doctor and an
answer about your symptoms.
--
Michelle, T2
diet & exercise

<wipeout64@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1161400853.915515.58600@i42g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> I'm sorry I read too quickly and didn't see your question. I think the
> lab gave me the FBG test as I had to fast first. I have not tried
> berries, but now that you mentioned it I will. Thanks for explaining
> that there are more tests. I'm going back to the doctor (hopefully next
> week) and I'll ask for a different kind of test.
>
> All of you have been a great help. I don't know what I'd do without it.
>
>
>
> Michelle wrote:
>> What test has your doctor been doing to determine whether you are
>> diabetic
>> or not? FBG? HgA1c? or glucose tolerance test. The tolerance test
>> provides the most information. In most cases for the FBG to be high,
>> there
>> has already been significant loss of pancreatic function. The A1c gives
>> more of an average, which if normal can mean you're having high sugars
>> and
>> then some low ones. The high sugars will still cause damage.
>>
>> I would suspect that since you are not obviously diabetic with the test
>> your
>> doctor is giving that you can tolerate some carbs. You just have to
>> determine which ones and in what amount. It also helps to eat 5 or 6
>> smaller meals rather than 3 regular ones because it spreads the carb load
>> out, minimizing the spikes into the unhealthful range. Fruit is a good
>> one
>> to spread out and eat just half at a time, but you don't have to
>> eliminate
>> it entirely. Have you tried strawberries and/or other berries? These
>> are
>> usually well tolerated.
>>
>> --
>> Michelle, T2
>> diet & exercise
>>
>> <wipeout64@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1161095819.811668.99420@m73g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
>> > Thanks. Someone here did send me to the main page. I guess I didn't see
>> > the normal readings which I greatly appreciate. I don't have anyone to
>> > teach me how to use the testing meter, so those numbers will help. It
>> > seems I really need to test. I was aware that we have to experiment
>> > with food, but if I get to the point that I can never eat any carbs
>> > again, I'll go nuts.
>> >
>> >
>> > Nicky wrote:
>> >> <wipeout64@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:1161060584.268115.233100@f16g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> >I passed the sugar test over a year ago (did not register as
>> >> >diabetic),
>> >> > so I succumbed to eliminating sugar and starch from my diet because
>> >> > I
>> >> > didn't know what else to do.
>> >>
>> >> You have found this link, haven't you?
>> >> http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/...0Diagnosed.htm
>> >>
>> >> You can use it to see what kind of portion you can allow yourself of
>> >> foods
>> >> you just can't live without. It tells me that I can eat one plum, but
>> >> only
>> >> half an apple unless I'm out on a walk at the time.
>> >>
>> >> Nicky.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> A1c 10.5/5.3/<6 T2 DX 05/2004
>> >> No Metformin, 100ug Thyroxine
>> >> 95/72/72Kg
>> >
>

Hi, I am new to this group but thought I would just add my two cents,
for what its worth. My husband was diagnosed 14 years ago with type 2.
He has suffered numerous complications since then, never really taking
the disease as seriously as the rest of us, but this does sound like
neuropathy to me also. His started at night and now seems to control
his life since it has gotten so bad. He first took the usual pills for
it but they didn't really help much. He now takes vicodin and fentanyl,
a very strong narcotic, just to endure the pain so that he can function
somewhat normally. If he is short on the drugs, he complains and stays
in bed much of the day. Nights are definitely worse, and often he stays
up most of the night because his leg shaking keeps me awake, and I
don't do well with NO sleep! He's retired. I'm not! This can be slight
or very debilitating but the Drs told him excercise can help. I don't
know if that's true as my husband doesn't do that one very well...but I
would have them check that out. Good luck. Charlean
JJ wrote:
> Cheri wrote:
> > Make that 8 years. July 1998. Time has a way of getting away from you
> > when you're having fun. ;-)
> >
> > --
> > Cheri
> >
> > Cheri wrote in message ...
> >> It was the reason I went to the doctor in the first place. I never had
> >> any problems at all, but one night my feet were burning really badly,
> >> and after reading about the symptoms of diabetes, I got myself checked.
> >> Fasting 292, probably had diabetes for a few years at that point. Been
> >> diagnosed for seven years now and doing good. I'm not a doctor, none of
> >> us here are, but it is probably a sign of neuropathy, could be other
> >> things though. See a doctor, and keep after your doctor until you get
> >> answers. Good luck.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Cheri
> >>
> >> wipeout64@hotmail.com wrote in message
> >> <1160881441.631944.241280@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups .com>...
> >>> For years on and off, my feet would get either very uncomfortable
> > while
> >>> sleeping (tired feeling and/or sometimes feel hot). If I pull off my
> >>> socks, the hotness would go away. Just the other day, they felt so hot
> >>> they felt like they were burning. I didn't pull off my socks because
> > it
> >>> was cold and I thought they would only get too cold. This only happens
> >>> at night while sleeping. Is this a symptom of nerve damage?
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
> Funny about the feet thing. Two years ago I noticed that my right foot
> felt like it had a rock underneath it. Then, the left foot began. I had
> all the tests. The neurologist said it was PN. The podiatrist said it
> was neuromas. I remember being in San Francisco after doing alot of
> walking and the lancing burning pain in my feet was horrible at night in
> bed. I had the surgery in April and the burning lancing stopped, but now
> I have numb feet from the nerves being removed. But, I still don't feel
> that my feet are right. My fasting 8 hour glucose 6 months ago was 124.
> It was 102 last month. I was on the South Beach Diet for 6 months and
> really didn't notice an improvement in my achy feet. It is so complicated.

On 23 Oct 2006 20:10:21 -0700, "teacherc2@yahoo.com"
<buff2947@gmail.com> wrote:

>Hi, I am new to this group but thought I would just add my two cents,
>for what its worth. My husband was diagnosed 14 years ago with type 2.
>He has suffered numerous complications since then, never really taking
>the disease as seriously as the rest of us, but this does sound like
>neuropathy to me also. His started at night and now seems to control
>his life since it has gotten so bad. He first took the usual pills for
>it but they didn't really help much. He now takes vicodin and fentanyl,
>a very strong narcotic, just to endure the pain so that he can function
>somewhat normally. If he is short on the drugs, he complains and stays
>in bed much of the day. Nights are definitely worse, and often he stays
>up most of the night because his leg shaking keeps me awake, and I
>don't do well with NO sleep! He's retired. I'm not! This can be slight
>or very debilitating but the Drs told him excercise can help. I don't
>know if that's true as my husband doesn't do that one very well...but I
>would have them check that out. Good luck. Charlean

Hi Charlean

Just saying g'day. Do you think he would read here?

Are you also diabetic?


Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
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Hi Alan, Thanks for the greeting. No I am not diabetic, but I see you
are also type 2. As for reading here, the night I wrote that, I also
wrote something on another group, wives of diabetics, and I left the
computer on to go do something and he read what I wrote. He was, to say
the least, very upset with me...as I said things about the impotence
issue, a difficult subject, and he was angry that I would mention it. I
can not get him to read these groups messages though. I think it would
be good for him- but so far, no luck.

Alan S wrote:
> On 23 Oct 2006 20:10:21 -0700, "teacherc2@yahoo.com"
> <buff2947@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >Hi, I am new to this group but thought I would just add my two cents,
> >for what its worth. My husband was diagnosed 14 years ago with type 2.
> >He has suffered numerous complications since then, never really taking
> >the disease as seriously as the rest of us, but this does sound like
> >neuropathy to me also. His started at night and now seems to control
> >his life since it has gotten so bad. He first took the usual pills for
> >it but they didn't really help much. He now takes vicodin and fentanyl,
> >a very strong narcotic, just to endure the pain so that he can function
> >somewhat normally. If he is short on the drugs, he complains and stays
> >in bed much of the day. Nights are definitely worse, and often he stays
> >up most of the night because his leg shaking keeps me awake, and I
> >don't do well with NO sleep! He's retired. I'm not! This can be slight
> >or very debilitating but the Drs told him excercise can help. I don't
> >know if that's true as my husband doesn't do that one very well...but I
> >would have them check that out. Good luck. Charlean
>
> Hi Charlean
>
> Just saying g'day. Do you think he would read here?
>
> Are you also diabetic?
>
>
> Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
> d&e, metformin 1000mg, ezetrol 10mg
> Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
> --
> http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/
> latest: Menton Memories

On 28 Oct 2006 15:44:52 -0700, "teacherc2@yahoo.com"
<buff2947@gmail.com> wrote:

>Hi Alan, Thanks for the greeting. No I am not diabetic, but I see you
>are also type 2. As for reading here, the night I wrote that, I also
>wrote something on another group, wives of diabetics, and I left the
>computer on to go do something and he read what I wrote. He was, to say
>the least, very upset with me...as I said things about the impotence
>issue, a difficult subject, and he was angry that I would mention it. I
>can not get him to read these groups messages though. I think it would
>be good for him- but so far, no luck.

Hi Charlean

I can't offer much help in those circumstances. You may find
it worthwhile to read the recent threads responding to AR
Picket concerning helping a husband.
http://tinyurl.com/yzkjt9
http://tinyurl.com/ye6ng4

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1000mg, ezetrol 10mg
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