I'm diabetic with neuropathy I went to a specialist. The only thing he did is poke my feet with well it was

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like a metal toothpick. Then asked If i felt it. I don't know if I did because I was watching him do it. This was the first time I seen a specialist. Maybe I don't have neuopathy. Please help me out. THANKS

Answer 1

You can get neuropathy in any of your extremities. It starts off feeling like your toes (or fingers) have fallen asleep. The you might notice that the feeling doesn't return to those areas. They will just feel numb. The reason diabetics get neuropathy is because the blood doesn't circulate to the extremities as well as it should. I hope this answered your questions. Godloveya.

Answer 2

Sounds like a doctor who doesn't know much about diabetes frankly. What kind of specialist? I've had diabetes for over ten years and am having some neuropathy now as well. There are many tests to run, and I would ask for a reference from your regular physician to a diabetic specialist or even a neurologist. IF this is something you've already done, look on the internet for other specialists in your area.

It's a good idea to get a good medical checkup every couple of years (or even more frequently actually) by specialists to be able to control and minimize damage.

Medicine is too good now to just sit back and let things happen to us. Be proactive! Don't take no for an answer.

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Answer 4

Who told you that you have neuropathy? The symptoms are decreased sensation in your feet and pain or pins and needles type feelings in your feet. The specialist was using a tool called a monofilament to test your sensation. It is sort of like a fishing wire and when applied to the foot with enough pressure to bend it, the patient should be able to feel it. Also they can use a tuning fork to test for vibratory sensation. The best way to prevent neuropathy from occuring and/or progressing is tight glycemic control. Your hemoglobin A1C should ideally be around 6.5. Not only will that help with neuropathy, but it will delay the damage done to your kidneys, blood vessels, heart and eyes. Hope this helped!

Answer 5

There are many things you can do to overcome type II diabetes, and improve the life of a Type I diabetic.

Natural remedies are quite effective, and include:

Cinnamon
Bitter Melon
Gymnema Sylvestre
Nopal cactus
American Ginseng
Fenugreek
Chromium picolinate

If you are serious about not being falling victim to diabetes needlessly, get a copy of "One Son's Quest for the Cause and Cure of Diabetes", ISBN 7890766313. It's a life saver, and the best money you'll ever spend on the subject. Abe Books, Alibri's or Amazon.com would probably have good used copies cheap.
It helped me, and my brother, who was dying. He had neuropathy, too. We lead mostly normal lives now. Best of luck.