I have been diagnosed with diabetis type2,my feet have been so sore and my toes,exp.my big right toe.?

Question

I have shooting pains in my feet is this normal for diabetic's? What can I do to relieve the pain? Is it caused by something I am eating or drinking that I shouldn't be?

Answer 1

I think the shooting pain is not caused by the diabetes. See a doctor for that.

Answer 2

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Answer 4

Dear Tricia S:
For what you mention in your question, Your diabetes must have been running for a long time (maybe 2-3 years before the diagnosis by glycosilated hemoglobin, or a sugar blood curve test or also called glucose tolerance test).
You have clear synmptoms of inflamation of the sensory nerves that supply the toes, heel and sole, a problem known as Diabetic neuropathy, or inflamation of the nerves in diabetes, caused by the obstruction of the capillary vessels that supply such nerves.
First, beware of using "hard" shoes, or tight ones, they can aggravate the situation, second, You should prefer those shoes sandal type, with which you can look at your toes, for any paleness or discoloration.
Check your footsoles in a mirror for little ulcers or discolorations at least 3 times a week, dry your feet carefully before using comfortable, slightly wide type shoes.(some lesions in the sole of the feet do not hurt in diabetics and are not perceived until an infection has settled there) because of the inflamation of the nerves in some diabetic persons, even infections, or embedded foreign bodies such as wood splinters or small pieces of broken glass, do not hurt, and you can not realize if you dont see them)
On the other hand, Your doctor will prescribe you, Oxcarbaxepine 200 mg three times a day, or phenytoin 100 mg TDS, because, at the end, the best treatment at the end, is a good control fo Your diabetes (already on diet, oral glybenclamide to lower the sugar or both?) in order to avoid these painful and distrassing episodes.
In a nutshell, this is a very upsetting and transient condition called "diabetic neuritis"...
Yours faithfully
garfield526

Answer 5

Well Sweetie. I do not know too much about this. But if your feet have been sore especially your big toe. It could be a sign of poor blood circulation. So you should go see your doctor about this problem and ask for solutions. This could lead to amputation. So yea you should go to your doctor and get a starter kit sort of. It tells you about the type you have and what is needed to be done to help you out. It could be a sign of eating too much surgars or bad carbs...wine can do this or alchol too. So you def need to go see your Dr. ASAP

Answer 6

Diabetes is one of the most common reasons people seek relief for painful feet. With diabetes, four types of foot problems may arise in the feet.

The most common contributor to diabetic foot pain is a nerve problem called Peripheral Neuropathy. This is where the nerves are directly affected by the disease process. There are basically three types of peripheral neuropathy: sensory, motor, and autonomic neuropathy.

http://www.nfb.org/vod/vodsum0403.htm

I have foot and leg pain nightly.
Control your blood sugar level, lose weight, and make sure you're well informed about all the complications of your diabetes.
Also, remain as active as possible..

Good luck to you..

Answer 7

Shooting pain is not normally cuased by diabetes. I would seek out a podiatrist or pedorthist to get a look at this. Pain relief depends on the cause.
The county health department should have a health risk management centre that deals with diet and exercise in addition to diabetic education.

Answer 8

Please be careful and follow your Dr's instructions to the letter. Diabetes is really a serious disease. My Mother and two brothers has it. My Grandmother passed away with it. The feeling you are describing is neuropathy (not sure of the spelling) pins and needles and throbbing pain. My Mother tells me she gets it often. She is on a script for it that makes her sleep. She has had toes amputated, is now on a colostomy bag and has a bag in each kidney. She can not walk but is in better spirits than anyone I know. She is always up rather than down and has taught me that despite all that is wrong with her life is STILL worth living. So, please follow your instructions and you will learn how to deal with this and possibly cure yourself. Here's wishing you Better Health!!!!!

Answer 9

Often, pain in joints is a result of high blood sugars. The excess sugars attach to the tissues and cause inflammation. How often do you check your blood sugars? Try keeping a journal of ever thing you eat, exercise and the time and dose of the medicines you take for diabetes. Take all this information to your doctor. As you check your blood sugar, not the severity of the pain in your joints. (rate your pain on a 0 to 10 scale-- 0 = no pain---- 10 = the worst pain your can imagine.) Your doctor can then determine if your pain is caused by temporarily high blood sugars.

Answer 10

Diabetes affects circulation in your legs and feet, and can cause pain in your feet and toes. This can lead to serious problems. See your doctor or a podiatrist (foot doctor) about the pains in your feet and toes. Circulation problems can lead to tissue death, loss of toes, parts of your feet and legs, and blood poisoning if left untreated!

Answer 11

Is it normal? No. Can it be caused by the diabetes? Absolutely. Diabetics are prone to circulation /foot problems which can be very serious. You should see the Dr who's managing your diabetes or a podiatrist immediately. IMMEDIATELY! I don't know how much you know of the disease, but you can lose limbs if not properly managed and sometimes in spite of being managed. SOOOOO, nothing to fool around with, go see your Dr.