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I have PN and I thought my feet were numb. They feel like I have on a
tight glove and I am walking on cushions. Today my physical therapist
rubbed the bottom of my feet and I could feel her hand.
My toes grab the shoe. I have a severe balance problem. I fell
two weeks ago and 911 was called. Has anyone had the feeling their
feet were numb but not completely numb with the resulting loss of balance?

Hi.

I read in one of your other posts that you are pre diabetic with neuropathy.

I have diabetic neuropathy. I take Methylcobalimin (5000) each morning. It helps TREMENDOUSLY with the burning.

I hope you are keeping a tight control over your blood sugar.

My feet are not numb. I feel EVERYTHING. Thankfully, the burning is under control.

Wishing you well

Yes and i've had some bad falls lately..I'm a Diabetic 2 and agree with Mel.
Are you by any chance on Neuronotn or sub.Gabapentin..They can cause
a problem with balance.
Pn is weird at first tingling,,burning, everything listed,then numb,I was almost
thrilled but it all went to hands,to ebows ,shoulders,neck spine..When your
feet are numbb you get drop foot or feet,this can make you trip,fall,.
Now it's all back all of it..Don't leave your PT. Have him work a little more.
The place I go to has all kind of Drs. if that is not true of you,see your Neuro, And may have to see a Ortho,you can have a spine problem,that
is numbing your feet..Sue

You can have just partial numbness. Also, there are several sensations in your feet that can be affected: light touch, proprioception, joint position sense, temperature, vibratory sensation, deep pressure, etc. All of these can affect balance.

Yes, I am pre diabetic and developed neuropathy. I don't know if the
Anodyne Therapy is responsible for my lack on pain but I am thankful
for that. I don't take any meds for neuropathy. I am on a clinical trial
at UT Southwestern here in Dallas. The trial is to administer insulin to avoid full blown diabetes. So my blood glucose is under 110 but the goal of the
trial is to achieve glucose count of 95.

Wow, you're in a clinical trial???

So am I. I'm in the ACCORD program (it's a study to see how controlling one's diabetes, using various methods and meds), can prevent heart attacks and strokes in woman. I go to Cornell Medical Center in NYC.

So far, I'm doing well. And from what I have read, so are you.

Hope you get to your goal.

I have been below 95 with 83 units of insulin taken in the morning.
But the last several weeks I have been on 84 and 85 units of insulin.
I am being closely monitored by a Dr. from India who is in training
to get licensed in U.S. I e-mailed him this morning with over 95
units the last three days. I imagine he will increase my dosage to
86 units .

I don't understand these higher readings. My diet has not changed
from the low readings taken at 83 units.
For two nights I had Lean Cuisines and last night I had a baked
drumstick and 3/4 cup mashed potatoes. That is what I would eat
at 83 units. The Dr. requests that I send him the readings every
third day. A real mystery!

Have a great day!

I have a question. What kind of insulin are you on??

Are you on the basal insulin (one shot a day).

Which brand???

And are you overweight??

I was classed as prediabetic but treat myself the same as a person with Diabetes 2 would, i don't touch potatoe at all, i love to eat it but it has a terrible affect on my blood sugars, so does white bread.
Instead of potatoe i choose cauliflower and only use very high fibre seeded bread but limit myself to only 2 slices a day.
It's very easy to slip into a diabetic range from a prediabetic state, so the amount and what you you eat is very important, especially if inactive.
My feet were very numb especially on the soles but through tight glucose control and exercise i have regained a lot of feeling back in them.
Good luck
Brian :)

Thanks to Melodyl and Brian
Yes, I am overweight, I take Lantus insulin once a day. Brian, I am starting
physical therapy at UTSW. Therapist is going to work on my balance and
endurance(exercise). You have given me hope that I can restore my feet.
Thanks again and have a great day!