Re: Diab. Neuropathy/MRI Question

Thank you for all the replies. I really had my doubts about my Dr's
diagnosis but after doing some research, he may know what he's talking about
(g)
I have an appt with my endo in May. I'll be able to discuss these findings
with her then. Here is some of what I found concerning the different
"types" (I didn't
know there were different types) of diabetic neuropathy. Both of these are
good descriptions of my symptoms:
From
http://www.medicinenet.com/diabetic_neuropathy/page3.htm
Diabetic Proximal Neuropathy

Diabetic proximal neuropathy causes pain (usually on one side) in the
thighs, hips, or buttocks. It can also lead to weakness in the legs.
Treatment for weakness or pain is usually needed and may include medication
and physical therapy. The recovery varies, depending on the type of nerve
damage. Prevention consists of keeping blood glucose under tight control.


Diabetic Focal Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy can also appear suddenly and affect specific nerves,
most often in the head, torso, or leg, causing muscle weakness or pain. This
is known as focal neuropathy. Symptoms may include:

a.. double vision

b.. eye pain

c.. paralysis on one side of the face (Bell's palsy)

d.. severe pain in a certain area, such as the lower back or leg(s)

e.. chest or abdominal pain that is sometimes mistaken for another
condition such as heart attack or appendicitis
Focal neuropathy is painful and unpredictable, however, it tends to improve
by itself over weeks or months and does not tend to cause long-term damage.

*SOURCES: American Diabetes Association (ADA): "Diabetic Neuropathy (Nerve
Damage) and Diabetes." ADA: "Additional Specific Types of Diabetic
Neuropathy." National Diabetes Education Program: "Prevention and Early
Intervention for Diabetes Foot Problems."

Reviewed by John A. Seibel, MD on July 01, 2007
Edited by Ephraim K Brenman, DO on March 01, 2007







"W. Baker" <wbaker@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Monica <reese@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
: I'm type 2, diagnosed in Aug of 2000. My ha1c has been consistently
going
: down and in the 5 range for the last 3 years. I've never taken any
: meds for my diabetes. I've been having lower back/upper *** pain for
at
: least 2 years. It radiates down my left leg. Leg is very sensitive to
hot
: and cold.
: Sometimes my foot is very hot, sometimes very cold but if my husband
feels
: of my foot, it feels normal so it's not circulation.
: Left side of my rear is numb to hot and cold. Pain is progressively
getting
: worse and now moving further down into my rear and outside thighs.
: There's also a feeling of pressure in this area. Finally had an MRI of
my
: lower back yesterday. Spine looks to be very good condition (I'm
: 49...today) <g>
: Neuro says no narrowing that could cause spinal stenosis, says it's not
: sciatica, no bulging, slippage, nothing blown, herniated...nada!
Nothing
: that needs surgery.
: HE SAID (with no real conviction I might add) that he believes it's
diabetic
: neuropathy. Does this sound like any diabetic neuropathy you've ever
heard
: of? Anyone here have the kind of pain I've described? Most of the
pain is
: in the upper to middle part of my left buttock. I totally don't know
what
: to think now or what to do.
: Yes, I'm thankful I don't have spinal issues but good grief, how can a
: person be in such horrible pain and not have something to show for it?
<lol>
: PLEASE, if you know anything about diabetic neuropathy, would you give
me
: your thoughts on this?
: Thanks,
: Monica

I have pain tlike that and it is sciatica and some sacroiliac. Can't
hellp with other causes for this. I do have stenosis and now some disk
isuues as well as small amount of arthritis (I am 72).

Wendy



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