Hi all, my name is Raelynn
I started having numbness in both feet over a year ago, I have no insurance so I put off going to a Dr til I couldn't take it anymore. My feet just got worse and so painful I finally went 2 months ago. They took some blood and my BS was 345. I am 35 and have type 1 diabetes...lucky me. I take insulin once a day and my BS for the most part they are pretty good, I was told once they get under control my feet should feel better.
I am taking gabapentin which helps a little and I am waiting to get approved to get Lycra for free cuz I still have no insurance. The Dr said that should help my pain a great deal...sure wish I had it now.
I can't hardly walk anymore, the pain is so extreme I can't have the sheets touch my feet at night. I feel like the bones are being crushed and could break at any time. I try to explain the feeling to my boyfriend of 16 yrs but he doesn't get it ( I don't think anyone does unless they have neuropathy themselves ). I feel so bad because I can't do anything that involves being on my feet. I don't have a job so I tell him I will clean the house or do something around the the house and then I try but can't. He says he understands but it still makes me feel horrible and lazy.
I just wanted to talk to other people that know what this feels like. Share thoughts and info with someone that understands.
Thanks for letting me be part of this, I look forward to talking with you all.