[sp00ky]

I started experiencing neuropathy symptoms about 10 months ago, right after I started taking insulin. Onset was sudden and, for me, catastrophic. I've since seen 5 doctors, each with a different prognosis. I've been on a number of different meds. Right now its gabepentin (2400mg/day) and tramadol (150 mg/day). The pain I feel is a fairly constant burning (averaging maybe a 5) with breakthroughs in the 8 or 9 range 4 or 5 times weekly. I can't wear shoes or socks for more than 30 mins at a time. I also have sharp stabbing pain, ranging from a bad pin prick to what can best be described as a knife hooked plugged into an electrical socket. That's pretty transient, occuring a few times per day. Honestly that part's much easier to deal with.

I've spent quite a few evenings in tears, both from the pain and just the lack of hope. Its actually quite hard to even write about.

Most of the folks I know are aware of the neuropathy, but very few understand just what I go through. I work from home thankfully. I don't think I could handle an office job right now.

Anyway, that's me. I need some hope.

Thanks,

-k

[Darlene]

Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. There are great and caring friends here to assist you. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways. Seems you have been through some ruff times. Please keep us up to date. Look into the following forum there a great number of members there to assist you.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum53.html

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[MelodyL]

Originally Posted by sp00ky

I started experiencing neuropathy symptoms about 10 months ago, right after I started taking insulin. Onset was sudden and, for me, catastrophic. I've since seen 5 doctors, each with a different prognosis. I've been on a number of different meds. Right now its gabepentin (2400mg/day) and tramadol (150 mg/day). The pain I feel is a fairly constant burning (averaging maybe a 5) with breakthroughs in the 8 or 9 range 4 or 5 times weekly. I can't wear shoes or socks for more than 30 mins at a time. I also have sharp stabbing pain, ranging from a bad pin prick to what can best be described as a knife hooked plugged into an electrical socket. That's pretty transient, occuring a few times per day. Honestly that part's much easier to deal with.

I've spent quite a few evenings in tears, both from the pain and just the lack of hope. Its actually quite hard to even write about.

Most of the folks I know are aware of the neuropathy, but very few understand just what I go through. I work from home thankfully. I don't think I could handle an office job right now.

Anyway, that's me. I need some hope.

Thanks,

-k

Hi there.

My name is Melody. I am also diabetic and a few years ago I was diagnosed with Diabetic Neuropathy. I know and remember the burning. But what worked for me and elimated the pain was I began taking a form of B-12.

It's called Methyl B-12. I now only have to take it 3 times a week but for years I took it every day in the morning before I eat. I take 5000.

Do you know your B-12 level?

Oh, forgot to say WELCOME!!

Mel