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since i became a diabetic 2 years ago, all of my joints hurt and my muscles seem to be getiing weak. any ideas what it might be the doctor seems to care less.
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- By nomorenow
- Posted March 22, 2009 at 3:55 am · 2 replies
- In Bones, joints and muscles
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- By 200andup
- Posted March 22, 2009 at 10:17 pm
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It's called Diabetic Neuopathy. The BS count could determine just how much pain you will feel. I don't really know what part of the blood affects the nerves that, unfortunately, reaches joins, muscles, and work on the tendons that holds muscles and the bones together. A family MD doesn't know the specifics of all aspects and what makes what into a "result" that affects BS count. Blood Sugar counts can rapidly change due to your thinking about things to what is happening around you. Your living environment, how you think about having Diabetis to how others treat you in any given situation. Find a Specialist-Internal Medicine, one who deals with diabetis alone. Lyrica is a great pain reliver for Diabetic Neuropathy.
- By Kristin_F
- Posted March 22, 2009 at 10:43 pm
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The specialist you would probably want to see would be an Endocrinologist that deals with Diabetes. This does make a difference because some Endocrinologists specialize in thyroid problems, and others in Diabetes. Peripheral Neuropathy is a common side effect to long term diabetes, and elevated blood sugars. This usually effects nerve and muscle conduction in your outter extremities such as you feet, legs, arms, and hands. There is a test called an EEG (I think that is what it is called) where they test both your muscle responses and nerve response. It is a minor test and doesn't take very long. It is uncomfortable, and can be slightly painful if you have little or no nerve damage, but it is tolerable pain and it doesn't last after the test is done. I don't know if this is what you have, because it doesn't generally effect the joints, but every person is different. Your best bet would be to get in, see a specialist, and ask their opinion.
If you are suspicious it is neuropathy, watch your feet VERY closely!! Keep your shoes on outside all the time, and slippers or shoes in the house. Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy makes it so that you can't sense injuries and cuts and burns, and they often go unnoticed on the feet, and are badly infected before they are caught. If you begin seeing an endocrinologist, they should do a touch test at least every 6 mo. on your feet to test how good your feeling is, they will also check your feet for sores.
Don't panick though. If you have only been diabetic for 2 yrs. and your blood sugars are in good control for the most part, you shouldn't have neuropathy yet, and your symptoms may have nothing to do with your diabetes. But I still think you would be wise to see an specialist if you don't already, and see what they say. Let us know if you find something out.
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