I'm older, 68, diabetic and have painful feet that feel numb. It is really hard to walk?

Question

Anyone got any suggestions on what to do for pain

What to do for numbness.

Thank You

Answer 1

It's called "neuropathy." It's a nervous system problem and you need to see a physician about it ASAP! Call tomorrow and set an appointment w/a doctor. He can prescribe pain meds, give diet tips, etc! GET IT CHECKED OUT!!! You can hurt yourself down there and not even know about it because you can't feel the injury! BIG RED FLAG!!!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

I had what I can best be described as a 'freezer burn' type feeling on my feet..without touching them I couldn't tell if they were freezing or burning...and I could hardly walk..one day my doctor gave me a vitamin b12 injection--saying well this wont hurt----and it was like a miracle drug...the pain went away overnight...but I'm not diabetic...but this you might consider.

Answer 5

You are experiencing diabetic neuropathy: damage to tiny nerves in your feet, and blood vessels too, caused from your diabetes being not under control. Your blood sugars are too high for too long over a long period of time.

See your endocrinologist or intenist immediately. Get a referral to a Registered Dietitian (RD) to learn how to manage your diet, meds, and your disease. Any Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) would also be great for you to visit with.

Take special care of your feet. Check them daily for scabs, sores, red spots, blisters, or wounds. Do not rely on feeling a problem to alert you anymore. Wear well-fitting shoes adn socks, preferably w/o seams in them (Lands End). And keep your toenails neatly trimmed or see a podiatrist ot get it done.

You are probably experiencing damage to other tiny blood vessels and nerves in your body w/o realizing it, namely the retinas in you eyes adn the kidneys, and penis if male. You need to maintain tight control on that blood sugar.

Answer 6

when you are diabetic, your feet is affected. there can be cracks which lead to pains. Yes, it's hard to walk with that situation. Better yet rest and have people around you do the things you want...

Answer 7

talk with your Dr. i'm a nurse and have given Neurontin to many patients suffering from your condition and it does help them greatly. Go and research Neurontin online and refer it to your Dr. Ooh by the way it could be peripheral vascular disease, you need to talk with your Dr. before it gets any worse. Make sure you check your feet often to make sure theres no injury, keep them clean etc. because being diabetic, wounds progress faster and healing is much more difficult compared to non diabetics.

Answer 8

The numbness is due to poor circulation in the legs. Try to keep your feet propped when sitting, this will decrease the chance for swelling. Try to keep some form of motion going in your legs, this will increase your cardiac output (blood pressure/heart rate) and will send more blood flow to these problem areas. A good solution for exercise is water aerobics. Another solution is an exercise bike. These keeps your full body weight off the legs, and provides what you need for relief. Good luck to you and Ill be praying for you!!!

Answer 9

You really need to see a doctor about this, at once. There is nothing that can be done without a doctor about this. Peripheral Vascular Disease is a common complication of diabetes. You must go.

Answer 10

You need to go see your doctor ASAP. THere is a helpful website that you may want to take a look at for some articles and products that may be helpful for you once you get the immediate problem under control. Go to myfootshop.com, the information there is quite helpful.