Diabetic neuropathy in the foot

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Avatar n tn foot was broken 29 years ago and now i have pain in the bottom of my feet I am a diabetic 2 but foot has been hurting for about 2 weeks now, could this be neuropathy as well?.
Avatar n tn If one is diabetic and has an accident causing trauma, like blunt force, to the foot damaging nerves, is this considered diabetic neuropathy, or can it lead to diabetic neuropathy? A comprehensive foot exam to assess the skin, muscles, bones, circulation, and sensation of the feet is in order. People who cannot sense pressure from a pinprick may have lost protective sensation and are at risk for developing foot sores that may not heal properly. There are other tests the doctor can run.
Avatar n tn Hi there. Proper foot care is essential particularly in minimizing formation of diabetic foot ulcers. You could choose from diabetic walking shoes to remain more active to prevent worsening your condition. Use an extra wide diabetic slippers for home use. These precautions are necessary for preventing stubbed toes and minor cuts at home, which can become foot ulcers. These diabetic shoes are different from regular ones and are individually fitted according to personal foot needs and size.
Avatar n tn I'm having sharp pains in the bottom of my feet. Sometimes it's in the ball of my foot , in the middle and also the heels. I'm not sure what's going on but it hurts really bad and it comes and goes.
Avatar n tn m a diabetic type II and also got high blood preasure i take pills for both.
Avatar f tn Your carpal tunnel syndrome is most probably due to the hypothyroidism. Now, in view of this new information of the hypothyroidism, you foot pain could be neuropathy related. You can ask for a nerve conduction study. Treating the underlying condition that is the hypothyroidism is required.
Avatar f tn I have iced it off and on, and taken a high dose of ibuprofen, to try and cut the inflammation, now day 8 and I am seeing improvement, very little swelling, I am able to bend ankle and wiggle toes some, but limited, and foot is still painful and stiff. I am guessing in the next few days I will be able to gradually work into putting weight on it, as that was the progression I had last time this happened. It came on with no warning, and has been debilitating.
Avatar f tn It could be related to neuropathy. Are you a diabetic? Either way, it can be caused due to nerves in your foot or leg causing you to feel this way. You should see a doctor to make sure that it is not a more serious condition.
Avatar n tn Also when you are standing keep changing the position, lift your foot off the ground for sometime and let your foot bear the body weight alternatively. If possible keep a small stool nearby on which you can rest your foot from time to time. Plantar fasciitis, arthritis of small joints, diabetic neuropathy, hypothyroidism, high blood pressure, over weight, deep vein thrombosis, wrong foot wear, gout, etc are a few causes of sore feet with heel pain. A high ESR by itself is not diagnostic.
Avatar m tn However, if you have uncontrolled and unmanaged diabetes and are also experiencing a tingling or burning sensation in your foot/feet, the cause could be from Peripheral Neuropathy, damage to a nerve or group of nerves. If left untreated it may lead to amputation. Go see your doctor for an examination. If necessary you may be referred to a Podiatrist and/or Neurologist for further evaluation.
Avatar n tn It appears you have diabetic neuropathy, which, in the early stages, by tight control of blood sugars is reversable. At one point, the "point of no return", reversal becomes impossible. Alpha-lipoic acid and 1000mg of omega-3 fish oils a day, plus a baby aspirin, will assist in restoring microcirculation.
1028452 tn?1537448484 I also suggest you split your multivitamin into two halves, taking one in the morning, the other later in the day. This will help balance out the vitamin intake during your wake hours. Progress is being made with the vitamin supplements, as it will take time for you to recover fully from two years of illness. As far as MVT, try contacting MicroVas to see if they sold a machine close to you. In the meantime, I suggest you try mascular [massage] therapy and acupuncture.
Avatar n tn As you may or may not know, the nerves that serve the lower extremity originate fromt he lumbosacral spinal cord and travel down the legs. The most common cause of a foot drop is peroneal nerve injury at the level of the knee, although patients who have lower back problems such as degenerative disc disease may experience foot drop as a result of a herniated disc at the L5 nerve root level where the peripheral nerve exits the spinal cord, known as an L5 radiculopathy.
Avatar n tn Numbness of the big toe can be due to pinched nerve, poor circulation, faulty foot wear, diabetic neuropathy, leprosy, nerve injury, multiple sclerosis and frost bite. This needs to be investigated before a final cause can be pin pointed. Please consult your PCP for primary examination followed by proper referral. Hope this helps. Take care!
Avatar n tn i can sympathize because i have a bit of the neuropathy in my foot and this may be from the fact that at the beginning of my 31 years as a diabetic they didn't control blood glucose as well as they can now. But i hate to talk like i'm lecturing and am only making a suggestion that anyone in the field of diabetes treatment would agree with.
Avatar m tn Hello, Since you have diabetic neuropathy of the hands, definitely diabetic neuropathy of the calf and foot needs evaluation. Get your HB A1c levels done and also get a nerve conduction velocity test done to check the status of the nerves. You can take vitamin B12 and gabapentin tablets for some days after consulting your doctor. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Avatar n tn Since this started with his back and two days later the burning in his legs started, I do not think it is diabetic neuropathy which seems to start in the feet with tingling and numbness and worsen over time. This came on so suddenly.
Avatar f tn I would recommend you see a podiatrist. Problems with feet, especially when you have neuropathy and can't necessarily feel pain, are dangerous for a diabetic. Also, the best way to reduce complications are through tight control of blood sugars.
Avatar f tn My feet also feel like they are encased in wax. The symptoms started in my toes a year ago, then moved to encompass my entire foot (feet). Now the pain/symptoms are moving up into my ankles. Two years ago I had severe sepsis caused from pneumonia. Is it a type of nerve problem? Neuropathy? An EMG showed a little neuropathy in my legs a few months after sepsis during a time when I couldn't walk. I can walk now.
Avatar f tn Lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy (LRPN) is a multifocal, asymmetric, painful neuropathic disorder affecting multiple levels of lumbosacral plexus, nerve roots, and distal nerves that emerge from the plexus. The disorder was first described in diabetic patients (DLRPN) and was later found to occur in nondiabetic patients as well. There have been debates as to the pathogenesis of DLRPN and LRPN.
Avatar m tn Isometimes wake at night with sharp rythmic pain in a foot on the surface and it can last all night. I am diabetic. Is there any remedy because it can be very painful.
640719 tn?1277140030 m not a diabetic. I was surprised when I discovered a article connecting this Neuropathy to the thyroid. Just wondering if anyone else can relate to this and add any info to the condition? I'm not sure why I experience this sometimes for many many weeks then it goes away. Anyone?
Avatar m tn It is very similar to the foot pain experienced by diabetics. In fact one of the meds I take to control it is Lyrica, now being advertized to control diabetic nerve pain. I am not diabetic :-) Your MRI will help focus your search towards either the peripheral or central nervous system. It should include head, c-spine and t-spine all done with and without contrast.
Avatar f tn Hi Chilcutt, No I am not diabetic, I will discuss that with my doctor though. I have an appointment with him soon. I believe it might be the way I sit in work, the chairs aren't exactly the best, but when it started happening at home too I started to think it might be something else. Thanks for responding, I will definately speak with my doctor about it. Kerry.