Was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 2 or 3 months before having to have quad bypass surgery. Before that I always had a numb spot on the bottom of right foot where the balls of them. It seemed to progress rather quickly after. Went to specialist and it was determined that I have diabetic neuropathy and according to the doctor I must have been a diabetic for quite awhile, as he said what he was seeing, would only be showing from a person that has been a diabetic for 20 to 25 years. So another 8 years later still getting worse. My feet are about 75% numb, my right side of my thigh is being attacked by fish hooks dragging themselves across it.

My face tingles when you touch it. As for medication here is my list : pregabalin 450mg daily, nortriptyline 150 mg daily, for my pain (which there still is a lot even after taking this medication- 1 300 mg slow release of tramadol and then 37.5 tramadol which I take top it when pain gets worse. I have been taking about 4 or 5 of these a day. Also when standing upright, I get the feeling my feet are sliding enough so that I have down to make sure they are not. I think this is what is causing me to lose my balance once in awhile during the day.

Anyways that is my introduction. I am glad I was able to find. A lot of interesting threads. Thank You