Originally Posted by JKPHOTO

I am new here to the forum. I was diagnosed with Type2 Diabetes about 16 years ago, Some tingling in the toes got me into the doctor. It looks like I might have had the condition for awhile but did not know it. The Neuropathy was very painful in my feet for about 2 years then subsided for about 10 years. Then about 8 months ago it got really severe, including zingers now in the face and head. I have tried most of the supplements available and doctors, Acupuncture, Anodyne, electro stimulation, etc... Neuropathy specialist in Virginia when first diagnosed and he prescribed Topamax, Benfotiamine and borage oil. He said he thought it with help reverse this condition. It didn't. Recently I saw a Neurologist that said the zingers in the face, head and chest was not Neuropathy but paresthesia. He offered no suggestions and referred me back to primary care. I am currently taking gabapentin 300mg 4X a day. Benfotiamine, and Diabetic drugs, including Metformin. I understand that Metformin and cause low B12, so I asked my doctor to test and it was on the low side of normal. I am now supplementing B12. My condition gets better (less pain) in some areas, then moves on to another. It is extremely difficult to handle since I don't know when or where the pain will pop up. I am trying to be positive, but very concerned. I look forward to the help I may be able to find here.