(HealthDay News) - Diabetics are prone to many complications, particularly if their blood sugar levels aren't well controlled.
Diabetic neuropathy, or nerve damage, makes it difficult for the nerves to send signals to other parts of the body. The symptoms described below should be evaluated by a physician without delay.
The American Academy of Family Physicians lists these warning signs of nerve damage in diabetics:
* Numbness, particularly in the fingers or toes.
* Sharp pains or a tingling sensation.
* Sores found on the feet.
* Weakness in the muscles.
* A burning sensation anywhere in the body.
* Male erectile dysfunction.
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Neuropathy
Not all Neuropathy is diabetic related--I was diagnosed with N in 2005 and I am not diabetic--there seems to be no known relief for the pain that shoots through my feet 24/7 I have tried Lidocain patches and a couple of over the counter naturalpathic topical treatments and they don't do much to alleviate the pain.
Posted: Mon., April 28, 2008, 07:46 am
Neuropathy
My mom has the same issue, she does not have Diabetes but she has the burning feet, lower back pain... she has tried a lot of different treatments; have you found anything that works?
Posted: Wed., July 16, 2008, 01:11 pm
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