Burning tingling feet
I've recently begun to get better control of my diet. I went on a Medically Supervised WL Program - I'd get 6 supplements (shakes, bars, soups) a day of 160 cal each. Two weeks in, I went over to the "partial fast" - 3 shakes/soups/bars and one meal of 550 calories. My sugars are doing GREAT on this plan. Better than ever. My last A1C was a 7.7, just before beginning this plan - in the past, I've been around an 8 - 9 or so, so that's improvement.
In just the past 2 - 3 weeks, I've started having burning and tingling in my feet, on the soles of my feet and, ocasionally, a little bit into the toes. In the mornings, it's worst, kinda a deep pain, as if I'd walked too far or worn bad shoes.
I'd suspect neuropathy (I have CTS, but never had any trouble with my feet before) - but it's so odd that it's happening just when I'm getting GOOD control! (Though I've had enough years of so-so control to warrant it, I know)
I've read recently about "insulin neuritis" - peripheral neuropathy pain that comes on when high blood sugars come down to normal levels quickly, then resolve themselves over a few months. I'm probably dreaming, but could this be what is going on here?
I'm going for CTS surgery next month - getting diagnosed and treated for that has been an expensive and exhausing journey for the past few months. My DH is supportive, but I don't know how I'd hit him with MORE problems - he tends to think I'm overreacting and over cautious... Also, I have NO leave at work - I'll be having surgery on unpaid medical, and really cant' afford to start runnign to 8 different types of docs to get this diagnosed!
Anybody else go back and forth from feeling like a hypochondriac who is wasting time and money to feeling like you're "in denial" and a ticking time bomb?
Heheh... I need therapy! but who has the time and money?
Anyone have any ideas?
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Permalink Reply by deb1126 on -
I had tests a couple months ago and have CTS mod. to severe in rt. hand and mod. in left hand. I'm considering surgery for the right hand. Randy, what is r-ala? I'm glad that your health is improving and appreciate your support.
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Permalink Reply by Randy on -
Thanks Deb. R-ALA is Alpha Lipoic Acid. It is an amino acid that is already in you system. It is an amazing anti oxident and helps the nerves to heal. The R designation is the more natural version. You can buy ala cheaper, but the non R is not as effective. Do some research on it. There is a lot of info on the web. It is standaed fare for diabetic care in Europe. I found a lot of different dosage recommendations, but I started with 1200 units. I recently dropped to 1000. I found 200mg caps at Vitacost, but you can get 100mg caps at any supplement store. For me, there was a noticable affect from the first day. Both my PCP and retinologist approved of it, but niether brought it up to me.
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Permalink Reply by trenia on -
could you please help and say, how much of R-Ala I should take per day? 100mg,200mg? before meals ,once a day? I have no access to info. thank you
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Permalink Reply by JaninaWalker on -
Here is what Dr Atkins says on p252 of "Dr Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution"...a direct quote of Dr Atkins in two paragraphs follows...
In the absence of any medical problems, a good daily lipoic acid dosage ranges from 100 to 300 mg. Take some B1, too, as a supporting nutrient. For conditions that require a full antioxidant response to overcome metabolic resistance to losing weight, I prescribe between 300 and 600 mg per day. As part of a program to treat diabetes, cancer, or AIDS, I use 600-900 mg.
Except for rare skin reactions, lipoic acid has no adverse effects and no drug interactions. The only possible medicinal consequence would be the need for diabetics to reduce their dependence on insulin or other antidiabetic drug under the guidance of a physician. But this, after all, should be one of your main objectives.
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Permalink Reply by trenia on
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600-900mg a day? it is a huge dose, you have no problems with liver after such a dose?
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Permalink Reply by trenia on
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important massage for me.thank you. can you please tell how much mg of R-ALA should help for pains? grateful for answer
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