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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Diabetes / July 2008Serious health Problems - Please help
I have been a Type II for 20 years and just turned 50. In the last 2 years I have developed what I consider to be serious, but the several Doctors and three Podiatrist all have nothing to tell me other than "Stay in Control . . . check your BG's regularly . . . etc But something is really VERY VERY wrong here !!!!! Both feet have become so painful and swollen that it is unbearable. I just did a search of the hundreds of posts in here for both "Swollen feet" and "Painful feet" and there is not a single post on that in here. I must admit here that my "control" is terrible. The BG meter is up into the 200's and then down and then up. I am on both Fast acting and 24-hour Insulin. My day goes like this . . . I wake up after a fitful night of sleep and immediately have to soak my feet in hot water - it is the ONLY thing that gives me relief. Then I walk around the house because I need to be vertical to let the blood flow down to the feet. Well that is my theory - they hurt less when I am upright. Then I cycle through sitting . . . until I can't take the pain anymore . . . then another Hot Water soak and standing/walking . . . then sitting again until I can no longer stand it. When I put my legs and feet up on the couch (sitting along the length of the couch and watching TV) it very quickly becomes unbearable. I need to sit UP at a minumum so that the feet can last another 30 mins or so. I am just so frightened and frustrated - I am scared that I am either slowly dying or in the process of losing my feet. One other thing - this year I started hearing a high-pitched whooshiung sound in my head. Sometimes in the middle, sometimes in one ear or the other. The sound is excatly synchronized with my pulse. I looked it up and it is called "Pulsitive Tinnitus" but there is not a lot known about it and no real cure. Since it coincided with this high level of foot pain I can't help but think they are related. The sound gets VERY loud at times. Since so far the GP's and Podiatrists seems to not have any idea what is going on - I thought I would ask here to see if anyone else has any of these symptoms ?? Thanks >I have been a Type II for 20 years and just turned 50. In the last 2 > years I have developed what I consider to be serious, but the several [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > search of the hundreds of posts in here for both "Swollen feet" and > "Painful feet" and there is not a single post on that in here. I have had swollen feet and ankles; it's a known side effect for some of the people taking Actos. One you should tell your doctor about if you're taking Actos, because it can lead to congestive heart failure if it goes on long enough. http://www.actos.com/actos/home.aspx http://www.actos.com/actos/rightforyou.aspx Look for the safety information. I believe the swelling is often known as edema in medical literature. A web site that may help you with what is normally recommended in this newsgroup: http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/NewlyDiagnosed.htm Even if you have complications, good blood glucose control can reverse these with good effect. You should read "Dr Bernstein's Diabetes solution" Meantime, tell us what you eat and what your numbers are like... HH > I have been a Type II for 20 years and just turned 50. In the last 2 > years I have developed what I consider to be serious, but the several [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > > Thanks > Even if you have complications, good blood glucose control can reverse > these with good effect. You should read "Dr Bernstein's Diabetes [quoted text clipped - 46 lines] >> is going on - I thought I would ask here to see if anyone else has any >> of these symptoms ?? I don't know why but I never saw the original post. I have swelling in my feet and also neuropathy. Swelling in and of itself is very painful. As for the sound in your ears, I had this when my thyroid was out of whack. You need to see an Endocrinologist. >I have been a Type II for 20 years and just turned 50. In the last 2 > years I have developed what I consider to be serious, but the several [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > > Thanks Hi Keith, I am wondering if this is some kind of neuropathy, (although I'm surprised your doctor didn't pick up on it). If so the best thing you can do is to control those BGs. We can help you figure out how. Have you read this link? http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/newlydiagnosed.htm There is also OTC evening primrose and alpha lipoic acid, which many find helps considerably along with good BG control. In the meantime, you need to find out what is going on with your feet. Are you seeing an endocrinologist? Sounds like you need more specialized than you've been getting.  SignatureBest regards, Michelle C., T2 diet & exercise BMI 21.5 >I must admit here that my "control" is terrible. The BG meter is up >into the 200's and then down and then up. I am on both Fast acting and >24-hour Insulin. Keith, what you're describing sounds exactly like peripheral neuropathy. It's reversible, to at least some extent - I did that myself - but you HAVE to get tight control of your bgs. What are you doing in terms of diet and exercise to help your control? Nicky. T2 dx 05/04 + underactive thyroid D&E, 100ug thyroxine Last A1c 5.4% BMI 25 >I have been a Type II for 20 years and just turned 50. In the last 2 > years I have developed what I consider to be serious, but the several [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > > Thanks Keith, unfortunately I have nothing to say that is "supportive" as in making you feel good. You'll get many comments from the very wise people here who have done so much to improve my own management of my diabetes and are contnuing to do so. You sound like you have neuropathy, something I haven't had, and other people are much more clued up on it. I have three observations - - You DO have to try your best (diet/exercise/medication) to lower your blood glucose to as close to normal as possible. - You need to have frequent checkups (such as blood tests, kidney function tests, eye tests, etc.) for the presence or possibility of any "complications". - The doctor's checkups should include a blood pressure check on every visit. The "whooshing" sound may indicate an elevated or high blood pressure, which is one of the many dangers you face. - If your doctor/s don't know what your symptoms are, find a doctor who does. Find a qualified diabetic specialist. Henry Mydlarz. >Keith, unfortunately I have nothing to say that is "supportive" as in making >you feel good. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > >Henry Mydlarz. Hi Keith I want to reinforce Henry's answer on all points, and stress that getting the BGs under control, while not the only thing you may need to do, is not optional. If you gain control of your BGs it's possible the feet will improve. If you don't, it's almost certain that they won't. Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia. -- Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter. Blog http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com DLife column http://tinyurl.com/5v74xr http://loraltravel.blogspot.com (The Taj Mahal) get some new doctors. It sounds very much like you have diabetic neuropathy which has been discussed here very often. It is caused by your terrible control. So the doctors are right in that respect, gain good control. You are doing serious damage right now to not only your nerves (the pain of which must be unbearable) but your eyes, kidneys, heart etc etc. If you don't turn this around, all your worst nightmares will become real. Now, how can we help you to change your life? Is there a problem that prevents you from eating right? What meds are you on and what is a typical day's diet for you? Any exercise? > I have been a Type II for 20 years and just turned 50. In the last 2 > years I have developed what I consider to be serious, but the several [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > > Thanks > I have been a Type II for 20 years and just turned 50. In the last 2 > years I have developed what I consider to be serious, but the several [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > is going on - I thought I would ask here to see if anyone else has any > of these symptoms ?? It is likely that you have peripheral vascular disease. Would sugget you have your GP refer you to a cardiovascular disease specialist. > Thanks Laus Deo May you and other dear neighbors, friends, and brethren have a blessedly wonderful 2008th year since the birth of our LORD Jesus Christ as our Messiah, the Son of Man ... ... by being hungrier: http://groups.google.com/group/sci.med.cardiology/msg/f891e617d10bd689? Hunger is wonderful ! ! ! It's how we know what GOD desires, which is all that is good. Yes, hunger is our knowledge of good versus evil that Adam and Eve paid for with their and our immortal lives. "Blessed are you who hunger NOW... ... for you will be satisfied." -- LORD Jesus Christ (Luke 6:21) Amen. Here is a Spirit-guided exegesis of Luke 6:21 given in hopes of promoting much greater understanding: http://groups.google.com/group/sci.med.cardiology/msg/cc2aa8f8a4d41360? Be hungrier, which is healthier. Marana tha Prayerfully in the awesome name of our Messiah, LORD Jesus Christ, Andrew <>< -- http://groups.google.com/group/sci.med.cardiology/msg/3558812d72ab4e17? >I have been a Type II for 20 years and just turned 50. In the last 2 > years I have developed what I consider to be serious, but the several > Doctors and three Podiatrist all have nothing to tell me other than > "Stay in Control . . . check your BG's regularly . . . etc [snip] > One other thing - this year I started hearing a high-pitched > whooshiung sound in my head. Sometimes in the middle, sometimes in [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Thanks For the "Pulsitive Tinnitus" you might want to take your blood pressure at such a time. If it's higher than usual, you might want to ask your doctor to arrange a test for blood vessel problems in your head - either bulging or narrowed. This is your answer right here friend... Your on insuline and still way out of control..your frying your system out fast..and doing exactlly what the ada and most docs recomend...do nothing and eat whatever while your numbers go up and up and they give you more and more drugs...high blood gluccose..take a drug...still high..heres some insulin...nerv pain..heres a pill for that too..on and on..they will keep giving you drugs till you die sadly while never FIXING the problem itself. The solutions is SLOWLY change your way of eating and add in exercise..i say slowly because somdy that high on uinsuline can harm themselfs changing too fast. Get you BG as close to normal range as you can with the least amount of meds and you will find a vast improvment in the quality of your life and it will save you money in meds...less trips to the doctor and a longer better life. Stay..join in the group and learn all you can about healthy eating and exercise thats works for you.. all the best on getting control! KROM <Keith> wrote > I must admit here that my "control" is terrible. The BG meter is up > into the 200's and then down and then up. I am on both Fast acting and > 24-hour Insulin. > I have been a Type II for 20 years and just turned 50. In the last 2 > years I have developed what I consider to be serious, but the several [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > search of the hundreds of posts in here for both "Swollen feet" and > "Painful feet" and there is not a single post on that in here. Several years ago, I had painful, swollen feet. I used to add a couple of cups of Epsom Salt to a foot-soak tub of very warm water, stir to dissolve, soak my feet for at least 15 minutes, then rinse and dry. I don't remember how long I did that, but it was very comforting. > I must admit here that my "control" is terrible. The BG meter is up > into the 200's and then down and then up. I am on both Fast acting and > 24-hour Insulin. It sounds to me like you might be eating too many carbs. What're your weight, exercise, diet and readings? How do your readings relate to your meals? Notice that by just searching for "swollen feet" and "painful feet" might have missed a lot. E.g. - your subject is: Serious health Problems - Please help. No mention of swollen or painful feet. SignatureNick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families! I've known US vets who served as far back as the Spanish American War. They are all my heroes! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not forgotten. Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~ |
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