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nuttyneo said:
Well as you know, the nerves are damaged, so the majority of the pain and burning is internal, but my skin is on fire most of the time as well... I'm on massive doses of Gabopentin and Cymbalta, which I guess helps- I wouldn't like to be without them I'm quite sure... For topicals I apply a hemp-based ointment, with MSM and a multitude of other chemicals I can't remember right now... after that absorbs I liberally apply 5% Lidocaine cream, and this combo (depending on the day) seems to quiet the flaming feet somewhat, but the underlying nerve damage is permanent, and is always getting worse... all this when my numbers are reading pretty good! So as I have nothing to lose I'll try it, but I suspect this is an old wive's tail... but if you know of results like that, that is significant... I have found what you say about the "grab" to be true, and I usually wear crocs around the house, and everywhere to be exact... I have thought of trying Tiger Balm, as I have some, but yet to try it... it really sucks... :(
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no doubt, mang. :(
i just noticed the crocs comment. it's not usually recommended for diabetics as the rubber does not breathe. keeping your foot damp with the top layers of your skin shearing in the shoe and/or socks. that shearing can be very irritating to your condition.
a sock you like and a shoe that fits makes a big difference.
you might search your area for a certified pedorthist, like myself. a big title meaning you are a shoe whisperer for people with serious foot problems. they usually have quite knowledgeable staff. we do.
they can help you with what you need. we do a lot of custom diabetic inserts that really helps most people.
reducing the shearing will go a looong way to some relief. once you're set up, it'll take a few months to gradually feel better. at the point you get the shoes worked out, you can then do mild ice therapy to reduce the internal swelling. it also helps reducing nerve sting some. it might even help now some but you can only do it a few times a week im told. and it's like 3 days a week, 3 5 minute sessions. more absolutely does not help.
i usually recommend a couple plastic bags big enough to completely put your feet. fill them till they're about an inch thick, and freeze them. put a towel over it, your foot. 5 on 5 off, 3 times. :thumbsup:
ed.1 see your podiatrist. he can help also.
 
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nuttyneo said:
Just had the weirdest thing happen- I seem to have zoned out into some form of quickie dream where I was being choked! I could feel the hands around my throat squeezing and I "thought" I couldn't breathe, so I was pounding the "ground" like a wrestler on a mat, and it released me... whether I was pounding the arm of the sofa in reality I don't know?? I snapped out of it right quick, and looked around, and yeah, I was alone of course... pretty trippy!! No doubt a function of all the meds and zero sleep for eons... :(
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trust me, i understand though it's been a long time.
 
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