i suffer diabetes type 2 and fibromyalgia, however over the past 6 weeks i have constant bouts of pins and needles in both feet and both hands
2007-03-15 01:20:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Diabetic foot care is nothing to mess around with. If you have a firm control of your disease (good A1C and daily numbers) are exercising regularly and have a healthy diet a diabetic should be seeing a podiatrist no less than once per year. (My podiatrist recommends every six months).
If your disease isn't well managed or you are experiencing problems with your feet, you should be seen more often.
The pins and needles you mentioned could be nothing at all, then again it could be peripheral neuropathy. Why sit around and wonder about it? Poor foot care and untreated foot issues can lead to some pretty nasty things, such as amputation.
Diabetic foot care is nothing to play around with. Please see a podiatrist.
2007-03-15 07:53:10 · answer #1 · answered by rockerchick82 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pins and needles can be caused by a lot of things, see your g.p. I have pins and needles in both legs feet hands and arms due to disc trouble in my back. Get an appointment at your doctors ASAP.
2007-03-16 20:36:01 · answer #2 · answered by Big wullie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pins and needles in feet and hands can be a symptom of a panick attack, but with your diabetes you need a chat and a check up at your gp, NOT your a and e dept, as this is a general ongoing health problem not an accident nor an emergency!
jen :)
2007-03-15 01:46:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I asked a diabetes dr about this and they said it is not neuropathy (a complication of diabetes). In my case it was because I was having bad hypos in the night (low blood sugar) and now that my diabetes is better controlled it's not a problem anymore and no perminant damage. Depending on your treatment that could be an option but really you need to speak to your dr and get examined properly to find out if this is what's happening to you. Good luck xx
2007-03-18 22:55:27 · answer #4 · answered by Cathy :) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor about an exercise routine. Regular exercise, such as walking three times a week, may reduce neuropathy pain, improve your muscle strength and help control blood sugar levels. Gentle routines such as yoga and tai chi might also help.
2016-05-14 08:10:15 · answer #5 · answered by Peuline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Persistent pins and needles needs to be addressed by your doctor.
It could symptoms from diabetes,this site will tell you more.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Pins_and_needles
2007-03-15 01:38:08 · answer #6 · answered by tuppenybitz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 20:27:46 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-10 10:00:27 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
A very good guide with a natural system to cure neuropathy is here http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=569.
It's very easy to follow and it really worked for me
Best
2014-09-14 04:51:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you suffer type 2 diabetes.......and you are worried about this...as you obviously are...........Call into the accident and emergency at your local hospital......They wont mind. This way you don't have to wait to see a consultant through your doctor.....
2007-03-15 01:34:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋