How are you ? I had a bad week and weekend but yesterday was almost 'normal' and I enjoyed it so much. I also feel pretty good this morning but I know that monster is going to rear it's ugly head and put me on my butt. Of course I'd love for it not to this time !

I can't massage my feet or put them in moving water....sets the nerves off like crazy. My daughter in law takes care of my feet......she was in a hair, nail, feet salon until this past May when she graduated from nursing school. So very proud of her. But the first time I went to the shop and could not handle the jets in the foot tub it really upset me. I've never really been the type to spend money on myself but I really enjoyed getting my feet done every 4 weeks !

It's so great that you can work.....gosh I miss it so much....I was in claims and loved all the research that had to be done to figure out what was going on with each claim....never a dull day ! Since I had been doing it for 26 years I was a resource for other people in the company and I miss dealing with all those peeps.

They say God always has a plan and I'm guessing now that it is for me to be able to stay home with my 82 year old mother.....problem is she takes care of me more than I do her !

Let me know what's going on with you

Debi from Georgia

Hi Deb, How are you doing? Garbapentin makes me drowsy. Have some days that are bearable have a few that are not.

Hi was reading your post again and was wondering how you are doing.

You have Diabetic Neuropathy like I do and am on Garbapentin, I am on 1800 mgs too.

I had a good week with maybe a 2-4 with symptoms of numbness, burning and hurting.

Then had an bad episode nothing I did would help the water jets, cold water, massage, lotions for neuropathy was just miserable and depressed.

I had some cool whip the night this happened more than enough probably 3/4 of a cup and almost right after the monster started with the pins and needs and numbness.

I was wondering how many carbs a day to you have and if you noticed flare ups after having too many carbs.

I may have a day or two with very little symptoms which I can tolerate.

What works for you when you have flareups.

You said you brain was mush with the Garbapentin I noticed my thoughts are in a slower motion and I do forget but remember after back tracking.

Hello there ! So nice of you to be thinking of me

I don't count carbs.....heck I don't count anything...lol.....I'm ok on 1800 mg of gaba but when he upped it to 2700 mg that's when I went a little crazy. My neuro added 60 mg of Cymbalta at night and just increased to 90 mg. I've actually had more symptoms since starting the 90 mg. May just be a coincident.

I don't think I would describe mine as flare-ups......everyday when I wake up and put my feet on the floor I have absolutely no idea what kind of day it's going to be. When my head is clear the pain is easier to tolerate but when my head is kind of out of it the day is terrible......last week I had 2 good days in a row, did too much because I actually felt good and then was down for days.

My last A1C was 6.7 and I'm not much of a sweet eater but I love orange juice and try not to buy it !

I'm still trying to figure out how to live with this daily. I have a lot of symptoms that happen on and off all day long. My feet are usually doing something even if it's just that shimmering feeling. The electrical shocks in my hands and feet stop me in my tracks.

Are the electrical shocks still waking you up at night ?

I think me being a very silly 51 year old helps me with all this. I don't take a lot of stuff seriously and that drives my poor husband crazy ! I'm sure you can see that from my posts

Take care and let me know how you're doing.

Your Georgia Friend (and it's COLD this morning ! )

Yes I work at home though taking orders and customer service been doing it for 5 yrs now. How long have you been off work? You're so young. Maybe you can work at home. I find keeping busy keeps my mind all of it.

You are so fortunate to have your mom with you my mom passed away when she was 67 I really miss her a lot.

I couldn't imagine not putting my feet in water must be tough getting washed up and massage is the only way my feet feel good. As long as I am massaging them they feel fine just stop for a second and I could just scream from all the burning.

I know about the feeling good and the green eyed monster spoils the party.
Those days seem far and few behind anymore. Although knock on wood during the day it is tolerable. Of course some burning and numbness mostly the toes and balls of my feet. It's after dinner it starts and does not stop until I walk the floors, massage put on ointment, use the ice. It all helps while I am applying it just stop and it's intolerable again then it's Xanax time.


I have taken Xanax off and on for years for panic attacks. Up until 2 months ago I would have a prescription last for months.

From what you write you don't seem to get much relief from the symptoms and that can't be fun.

At least I have not had the shooting electrical currents lately that's a plus. I wonder how much the Gaba is helping.

Yes I work at home though taking orders and customer service been doing it for 5 yrs now. How long have you been off work? You're so young. Maybe you can work at home. I find keeping busy keeps my mind all of it.

You are so fortunate to have your mom with you my mom passed away when she was 67 I really miss her a lot.

I couldn't imagine not putting my feet in water must be tough getting washed up and massage is the only way my feet feel good. As long as I am massaging them they feel fine just stop for a second and I could just scream from all the burning.

I know about the feeling good and the green eyed monster spoils the party.
Those days seem far and few behind anymore. Although knock on wood during the day it is tolerable. Of course some burning and numbness mostly the toes and balls of my feet. It's after dinner it starts and does not stop until I walk the floors, massage put on ointment, use the ice. It all helps while I am applying it just stop and it's intolerable again then it's Xanax time.


I have taken Xanax off and on for years for panic attacks. Up until 2 months ago I would have a prescription last for months.

From what you write you don't seem to get much relief from the symptoms and that can't be fun.

At least I have not had the shooting electrical currents lately that's a plus. I wonder how much the Gaba is helping.

Hello neighbor! I'm from Indiana! I have had some symptoms of neuropathy too. I'm a "new" diabetic, having been diagnosed in January. Hopefully we can help each other!

To uglogirl.....I sent you a private message this morning......are you able to move around this site better now ?

And Welcome Michelle ! Glad you found us. This is a wonderful site with such great and caring people.

Debi from Georgia