Hi Jodie, as mentioned in prior posts, your bf's issue could be a number of things. I have had some of this as well and it turned out to be arthritis. It comes and goes. As you may know, having diabetes is like throwing a rock into a puddle: the ripples go to all edges. If it's a nerve issue, neurontin is a good medication, but it can take several weeks to take effect. Taking over-the-counter pain meds other than Tylenol is not a good idea, as it can damage his liver and kidney functions. He can have a nerve conduction test to see if it's a neural or muscular issue. Eating too much sodium can make the joints in hands and feet achey too. If he's overweight, dropping some pounds will help that pain too.

Thanks for wanting to help and sticking by him.

Stu

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