Diabetic neuropathy research
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Most people do not experience complications such as neuropathy until long after diabetes is diagnosed, but on some occasions, I have known diabetic people whose first symptom was some complication such as neuropathy or loss of vision. The complications are caused by long periods of elevated glucose readings that damage small blood vessels and/or nerves, and it IS possible for a person who is developing diabetes to live with elevated glucose levels that are not high enough to be critical (i.e.
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There seems to be some research showing glutathione may help with diabetic neuropathy. I take N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, a precursor to glutathione, primarily to help my liver deal with occupational solvent exposure. So far it hasn't done anything for the neuropathy in my feet.
To the extent that you can improve your diabetes management, strive to do so. Some neuropathy symptoms can be significantly eased when BGs are close to non-diabetic levels. Be patient, because I've also read that in the very short term some neuropathy symptoms initially feel worse (as circulation/sensation begins to return to feet, for example) before it eases up.
I found an overview type of article at the JDRF website (http://www.jdrf.org -- click on RESEARCH ...
Thank you for your research and comments. I likewise couldn't find any information on an interaction between the two. Research by foreign doctors and case studies have produced more positive results using R-Alph Lipoic Acid than just using a pain killer. (Gabapentin). I will consult a pharmacist on possible interactions. Thanks for the tip.
I have been a diabetic now for 19 yrs and have been diagnosed with a new complication from it that is making my life extremely hard. I've been told that I have neuropathy of the stomach. When I asked my GI doctor if it's the same as gastroparesis he said it was but that it is effecting my whole GI system, not just the stomach. I have all of the symptoms of the chronic condition except for one.
The symptoms you describe might suggest carpal tunnel syndrome or peripheral neuropathy. It is important to discuss the symptoms with your endocrinologist, since only your doc can give you a diagnosis and help you alleviate the symptoms and/or treat the underlying causes.
I previously posted some info in response to the "Gastroparesis" question on neuropathy "in general," so you might like to have a look there, too. From the same www.jdrf.
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.
A autoimmune disorder or something. Spelled out (spelling?) Non- diabetic Lumbosacral Rediculoplexus Neuropathy. He prescribed a treatment of an IVIG. I have had two treatments so far. 3-day with 5 hours at a time intravenously. He thought I would see significant improvement by now but it has been very minimal. I am so frustrated because I am almost wheelchair bound. I was very inpependant before and self- sufficient and now I can't even drive or go anywhere by myself.
Has anyone tried laser treatment for non diabetic neuropathy, some Chiropractors in Phoenix claim they can cure it.
In a diabetic with thyroid disease, numbness in the hands would raise concern for another type of neuropathy: carpal tunnel syndrome.
The median nerve can be injured anywhere along its course. If your symptoms are confined to just your hand, it may be the nerve was injured somewhere at the wrist. The carpal tunnel is the area in the wrist that the median nerve passes through.
I think your daughter will have a much better time if she does lower her blood sugars and get to a weight that is healthy for her body-type. When your blood sugars are consistently too high a type 1 diabetic loses weight, this is often how type 1's are diagnosed because they eat and drink more then normal and keep losing weight. If she gets her blood sugars under control I think she will keep the weight on.
//www.medscape.com/viewarticle/846334. It does state that wearing the compression socks is often recommended and safe. However, again, please do consult with your own physician. Best of health to you.
Dear Sandy,
These symptoms you describe can certainly be caused by diabetic neuropathy. The best defense and treatment for this is to improve the self monitoring of blood glucose, keeping it at normal levels helps prevent the problems. 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.
I am not an expert, nor do I pretend to be. I am wondering if you are experiencing Diabetic Neuropathy?
Diabetic Neuropathy occurs in when blood glucose levels effect the nerves and cause changes and damage. This occurs in approximately 50% of all diabetics to one degree or another.
I have pain associated in Diabetic Neuropathy in my feet. I have started taken Gabapentin for the pain. Will Gabapentin effect my blood sugars?
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