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What Are the Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy?
Posted by admin in Prescription Diabetes Drugs on August 28th, 2010
When you have diabetic neuropathy, you may not be able to feel pain, especially in your feet. This can lead to serious infections, because sores or other problems may not get treated. Symptoms may show up as any of the following:
* Tingling or numbness in the fingers, toes or legs
* Feeling of cold, burning or pain in the hands, feet or legs
* Extreme sensitivity to touch, even a light touch
* Sharp pains or cramps
* Loss of balance and coordination
These symptoms may be worse at night
Other symptoms may include:
? Digestive problems, such as bloating, belching, constipation, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and belly pain.
? Heavy Sweating at night or when certain foods are eaten.
? Reduced Sweating, especially in their feet and legs.
? Problems with Urination - It may be hard to tell when your bladder is full, or it may be hard to empty your bladder completely.
? Sexual problems, such as erection problems in men and vaginal dryness in women.
? Poor Circulation - Heart and blood vessel problems, which may cause dizziness, weakness, or fainting when you stand or sit up from a reclining position.
? Trouble sensing when your blood sugar is low.
It is important to tell your doctor about any pain or weakness you feel because there are not tests for all types of nerve damage.
You may find relief through the use of non-drug-based pain management, including hypnosis, relaxation training, biofeedback, acupuncture and transcutaneous electronic nerve stimulation (TENS), which uses small amounts of electricity to block pain signals. Simple things like walking regularly or the use of elastic stockings may also help alleviate leg pain.
Keeping your blood sugar levels near normal may help prevent neuropathy from ever developing. The best way to do this is by maintaining a healthy weight by Exercising and eating right!
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