Diabetic Neuropathy

[RNroyce]

I was just wondering if they're any other nurses out there that suffer from Diabetic Neuropathy like I do and what you do to help you with it. I have been a diabetic for 25 years and last year the neuropathy reared its ugly head. The problems are primarily both feet and my left hand. It also affects my balance a lot of the time. i have tried 4 different types of RX for this without any luck. Actually, I had severe side effects to all of the meds, so now I am not taking anything and it really makes working a challenge. I have had to call in on several occasions because i could either plain out not walk or my balance was so bad I couldn't walk without stumbling or falling....so anyone else share this little dilemma? Any and all feedback would be appreciated!:)

[Meesterjojo]

Just curious about your treatment. I'm still in school, granted now later in life, but years ago after diagnosis I discovered Dr. Bernstein. His books changed my life, and his story is simply amazing, especially how he enrolled in med school in his late 40s simply to do something about diabetic care in the U.S. He's in his mid 60s, suffered from neuropathy, and claims to have reversed the affects of all of it, except (I believe- I'd need to grab the book) his eyesight. Notably, like you, he had leg and feet problems which became progressively worse as the years went by.

Just a thought. You should know that Dr. Bernstein is seen as "Satan" to the ADA, but in the past 8 years the good Dr. has, finally, been accredited with many discoveries/ideals from 30 and 40 years back. Great man, unorthodox, extremely humble, completely devoted to diabetic care.

That said, I host a weekly diabetes support group- one of the group was a long-time sufferer with leg/feet issues as you do. Mid 30s, Type 1. All better now. Diet. Was able to return to just insulin. Lost weight as well.

What does your endo say? I'm guessing you're listed as uncontrolled? If you've been affected in the past year it would suggest that it's not too late to control your BS (again, presuming you're uncontrolled) and to reverse the disease. Tight control- keeping BS under 110, like a normal person (I keep mine in the 90s). Too, on a side note, that diabetic neuropathy isn't fully understood and only in the past few years have more treatments become available shows how far into the Dark Ages healthcare was in regards to diabetes in general.