very discouraged and tired

[Silkiebyrd]

I just found out that I was diabetic in the last month. I was bit by a spider and it would not heal so we did lab and presto....glucose was over 600 and A1c was 13.7. Needless to say we started insulin in massive quantities. I am taking as many as 8 shots a day plus 2 of the Byetta. I cant get a pump because my daily total of NPH is 270 units (no not 27 the zero is there on purpose) and 240 to 300 units of R. The bottom line is that i have developed neuropathy in my feet. They hurt VERY VERY badly. (God I wish I had been more sympathetic to my pts with it) The pain has progressed over the last few weeks to the point that I can barely make myself walk to the bathroom, the nights I work are excruciating. I haven't complained at work but I really want to just leave and go home sometimes. I am scared this is going to never go away:o...I have to work though, my husband has Parkinson's so he does not work. We are trying amitriptyline for the pain. I have to say that even "pain" pills don't touch this pain. We also are trying flexiril, I would settle right now with just being able to sleep for more than a few hours. Sorry to vent, just hoping someone else out there has experienced this or knows of someone with good results. I just don't think I can handle this pain everyday for life, surely something will help. Thank you all for listening

[sharona97, BSN, RN]

It alot to go through,physically, mentally,emotionally is 't it? Why were nurses and can't get sick. We don't allow ouselvrs too I guess.

In any event I am glad you are better and love the job you are in.

[Liddle Noodnik]

I just found out that I was diabetic in the last month. ...

Hi, I can imagine ... sorry to hear

There is a thread called

https://allnurses.com/forums/f240/healthier-living-thread-part-v-253622.html

if you want support and help w/ the diet/exercise/lifestyle changes!

Take care!

[sharona97, BSN, RN]

:redpinkhe

Hi, I can imagine ... sorry to hear

There is a thread called

https://allnurses.com/forums/f240/healthier-living-thread-part-v-253622.html

if you want support and help w/ the diet/exercise/lifestyle changes!

Take care!

Zoeeeeeee,

You are so smart with this computer stuff. Thank God

[Liddle Noodnik]

"maybe you should try putting a lock on the refridgerator door":angryfire .

I had not seen this when I first posted. !!!!!

DARN Terms of Service! Just know that I can only imagine how angry you must have been!!!

... I hemorrhaged in my hip and legs (4-5 pints of free blood in my hip, actually)...

WOW! Scary!

:redpinkhe

Zoeeeeeee,

You are so smart with this computer stuff. Thank God

Not that smart lol - it is a thread that I frequent frequently --- I have loads of good intentions!!!

But = flattery will get you everywhere Ha ha!