[Raerae]

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.

[Blessings2You]

Hi and welcome! Have you found the forums for Peripheral Neuropathy, and for Diabetes yet? If not, here are the links:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum20.html

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

Feel free to jump in anywhere, but someone on one of these forums might be more apt to have issues in common with you.

[ginnie]

Welcome to Neuro Talk. You did find a group of compassionate people. Many here have PN, RSD, and other neruological conditions. I was in your boat with no health insuance as well. I didn't go to doctors either until I was in pretty bad shape, so I do understand that situtaion. There are local agiencies through your hospital that may be able to help you. Patient advocasy groups. Also ask your doctor directly for help. If you get medications, write to the company that produces the medication and see if you can get some free help. I did this with several medications before I qualifed for SSD. I am sorry you have to deal with the no insurance issue too. Keep in touch and let us know if any of this helps. ginnie

[Darlene]

Shellie,

Hello and welcome each of you to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Here are a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

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

Darlene