Originally Posted by MelodyL

Michele:

Since you have been diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy, you know why you have neuropathy!!!

Now you have to concentrate on keeping your blood sugars at a good number. What meds are you on? Are you overweight for your height??

These are important questions.

If your doctor thought that anything else was causing the neuropathy, he probably would have said 'get this type of blood test, or get a spinal tap".

I gather you have not had a spinal tap?? This would rule out or confirm any auto immune stuff going on.

I have diabetes. I also have neuropathy. I was very foolish and never watched my weight, my numbers, etc. etc. I learned a hard lesson.

But I also take Methyl B-12 which really helped with the burning in my feet. I lost the weight and I think of food as fuel for my body, not self-medicating my mind anymore. I had to learn it the hard way.

If you want to rule out anything, then by all means, go and see a neuro, he'll order the necessary tests, and you can rule out major stuff.

But if you know you have diabetic neuropathy, then concentrate on controlling your blood sugar, keeping a good weight, taking your meds, and taking Methyl B-12 (as well as the other nutrients that Mrs. D mentioned.

Also, you can try using a TENS unit. Many people have found benefits from using this pain management gadget.

Best of luck.