[kgram]

My name is Kay Graham and I live in British Columbia, Canada. I am 63 years old and have been diabetic for about 10 years. I have neuropathy in both feet and legs but my biggest problem is that for the past five years I have been waking up stiff ALL over (or so it seems) and this is getting worse. Over the day, it improves (a lot or a little) but never goes away. I can control the pain with ibuprofen and tylenol (together works best) but these really bother my stomach so I can only use them occasionally and when I desperately need a peaceful night's sleep.

So, I am hear to figure out what the problem is and how to make it better. Cheers to all. I am looking forward to getting to know you.

K.

[glenntaj]

Sorry for the reasons that have brought you here, though.

It sounds like you may have two different things going on, though both may be related to the diabetes--certainly, peripheral neuropathy is very common with it, but there are also spinomuscular problems that can result; diabetes is systemic and damages the whole body.

Here are a few of our subforums that it might be worth perusing:

Peripheral Neuropathy:

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

Diabetes/Insulin Resistance/Metabolic Syndrome:

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

Celiac/Gluten Sensitivity (should always be looked into by those suffering from diabetes/neuropathy):

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...sprune=-1&f=13

And, with stiffness, it always good to look at the Spinal Disorders forum:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...sprune=-1&f=22


There are a lot of very knowledgable people here--and some silly ones, too. Feel free to talk to both--sometimes they even come in the same package.

[Kitty]

Hi Kay and welcome to NeuroTalk! Make yourself right at home....we're glad you joined us!

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. We are all here to assist each other as possible.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

[weegot5kiz]

Welcome to Neuro Talk, do not hesitate to explore the site and post your questions and concerns and advice, this place is filled with a lot of helpful and kind people, again welcome to NT

[MelodyL]

Originally Posted by kgram

My name is Kay Graham and I live in British Columbia, Canada. I am 63 years old and have been diabetic for about 10 years. I have neuropathy in both feet and legs but my biggest problem is that for the past five years I have been waking up stiff ALL over (or so it seems) and this is getting worse. Over the day, it improves (a lot or a little) but never goes away. I can control the pain with ibuprofen and tylenol (together works best) but these really bother my stomach so I can only use them occasionally and when I desperately need a peaceful night's sleep.

So, I am hear to figure out what the problem is and how to make it better. Cheers to all. I am looking forward to getting to know you.

K.

Well Hi there:

My name is Melody and I'm 61 and diabetic also.

See, you've already made a buddy on these boards. It's amazing how similar we posters are.

I also have diabetic neuropathy. I was diagnosed over one year ago, and I immediately began taking Methyl B-12.
Go to the Peripheral Neuropathy forum (on this website). Then, where it says SEARCH, type in Methyl B-12.

You'll find many posts (some from me) indicating how helpful it's been. To me it's been a life-saver.

I'm also on Lantus (one shot a day). I went from 46 units down to 16. All due to diet and exercise.

I hope to someday be off of insulin. That, in itself, would be a miracle. But I'm hopeful.

So if you want to find any any more information, feel free to ask here or you can private message me.

Again, Welcome!!

Melody

[FranksAngel]

hello Kay ....
You will find lots of friendly and supportive people here .... join in where ever you feel comfortable ... i hope to see you around ...