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09-25-2009, 07:22 AM | #21 | |||
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I'd suggest getting a skin punch biopsy
(not a sural biopsy) done by a reserch center neurology dept.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Kitt (09-25-2009) |
09-25-2009, 12:50 PM | #22 | ||
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Although I've been to a neurologist and had some bloods, EMG, etc. I have never had a glucose test. My blood tests, don't seem to suggest actual diabetes or pre-diabetes, but is a glucose test something that should be done to eliminate this as an issue ? Like most people I would be happier if I had a more certain diagnosis. |
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09-26-2009, 08:05 AM | #23 | |||
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Yes Westie,
A 2,3,or 4 hr glucose test (the longer, the better) then interpreted by someone specifically looking for glucose intolerance or a pre-diabetic condition. its pretty painless, just a blood draw every 1/2 hr after the baseline, before you drink the sugary cola (or cherry or whatever you choose). Take a book, or music player
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09-26-2009, 08:43 AM | #24 | |||
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Your HbA1c can also predict daily glucose levels over time.
It is a one draw test, and if it is elevated is very predictive. Having a fasting INSULIN done at the same time shows if you are making MORE insulin in response to a challenge. The higher this reading, the more insulin resistant you are becoming. Not all insulin resistance shows up clearly on glucose tolerance tests. The only thing the GTT can show in early or pre-diabetics is a hypoglycemic dip at the 3 to 4 hr mark. The other two tests are actually more useful, IMO.
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10-15-2009, 03:35 AM | #25 | ||
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Melody, do you know anything about the link between copper deficiency and peripheral neuropathy?
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10-15-2009, 10:00 AM | #26 | |||
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Just found this link for you. Take a look. http://www.docguide.com/news/content...25717F00465C52 Melody
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10-21-2009, 07:24 AM | #27 | |||
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Sounds like you need to talk to your doc about your PN pain. It's apparently not being managed as well as it could be. As someone further up said, it's usually a couple of meds or more to manage the pain. My combo is Tramadol and Mirapex when needed. It's nice to be able to sleep again. Oddly enough, not all meds work for all of us the same way. I can't take Gabapentin. It makes me suicidal. And because of that my doc won't give me Lyrica either because they're related. The side effect of becoming suicidal seems to be rare but of course is a major side if it should occur. I discovered the Tramadol quite by accident and then discovered here that it's a quite common drug for PN pain control. The best I can describe it is that it "mutes" the burning and the pain. And my doc is quite comfortable with giving me the Tramadol thank goodness. If not I don't know what I would have done. Welcome to the board and I hope you're able to find some relief. This place was a lifesaver for me.
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