Re: [IP] pain in ankle
Hi Joyce,
I suffer from moderate neuropathy in my feet (and hands) as well.
I've had T1 for 40 years but do not require as much insulin as you do.
Since with neuropathy our sensations in our ankles can actually be
Somewhat reduced it's possible (although not likely) that the pain in
Your ankle is not as bad as it would be if you did not have neuropathy.
It could be warning you that something is wrong, for instance a
Sprained or fractured ankle. With reduced sensation it's possible to
Sustain an injury without knowing it.
My recommendation would be to have it checked out right away.
With diabetes something simple can become serious rather quickly
If not attended to promptly.
Paul
On 2/3/10 10:52 AM, "Joyce McVay" <email @ redacted> wrote:
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> I have lots of trouble with neuropathy in my feet. My left foot and ankle
> swell
> considerably, and I take medication for the swelling. Sometimes it helps more
> than othrs.
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> Just recently, I have been waking up with severe pain in my left ankle. I can
> barely walk for the first 15 minutes or so, then the pain subsides and I can
> get
> around fine, although I can still feel the pain. I haven't twisted it or
> injured
> it as far as I can remember.
>
> I'm nearly 60 and have had diabetes for 18 years. My blood sugars usually run
> in the high 6's but I take a lot of insulin to keep them there. Bolus rates
> are
> 1 unit per 5 carb grams during the day, and 1 unit for 3 carbs during the
> evening. I'm also on 3.2 to 3.5 units basal per hour. Obviously I'm very
> insulin
> resistant, as well as not producing any of my own. I'm still referred to as
> T2,
> but wondering if I'm not T1.
>
> Has anyone else experienced anything similar to the pain I described? I don't
> see my Doctor again until April. If it's anything serious, I could get in and
> see her sooner. Looking for some advice and/or suggestions if possible.
>
> Thanks!
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> From,Joyce McVay
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