2012年5月31日 星期四

Neuropathy Symptoms - Here is What All Diabetics Need to Know


NEUROPATHY MAY PRODUCE DIABETIC NERVE PAIN

Neuropathy means nerve disease or damage. Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes. People with diabetes time and again have high glucose levels. In the end, high glucose levels damage nerves all through their body.

NEUROPATHY COMES IN THREE FLAVORS

1. Peripheral neuropathy is injure to peripheral nerves. These are the nerves that sense ache, contact, cold and hot. They also have an effect on muscle strength and movement. The nerves in the lower legs and feet are most frequently affected. This sort of nerve damage can lead to severe foot troubles. The harm usually gets worse gradually, over months or perhaps years. Peripheral neuropathy is what produces the diabetic nerve pain.

2. Autonomic neuropathy is injure to autonomic nerves. These are the nerves that control things like your blood pressure, heartbeat, digestion, urination, sweat, and sexual function.

3. Focal neuropathy attacks just one nerve, usually in the thigh, wrist, or foot. It may as well affect the nerves of your chest and back and those that direct your eye muscles. This sort of nerve damage typically happens abruptly.

SO WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I LEAVE MY HIGH BLOOD SUGAR UNCONTROLLED?

After a while, high blood glucose levels from diabetes can harm nerves all through your body. The higher your blood glucose levels, the more expected you are to suffer from nerve damage. Hence, controlling your blood glucose during your life is imperative.

The longer you suffer from diabetes and the older you get, the more prone you are to suffer from nerve damage. Diabetics who drink too much alcohol are more likely to suffer from nerve damage too.

Statistics show that almost half of all diabetics end up getting diabetic neuropathy.

HOW CAN I TELL I HAVE THE NEUROPATHY SYMPTOMS?

Your symptoms can vary, depending on which nerves are damaged. You may not perhaps be able to feel pain, in particular in your feet. This situation can lead to severe infections, since wounds or other harms may not get treated.

If other areas of your body are affected, neuropathy symptoms may include:

++ Troubles with digestion, such as belching, constipation, bloating, nausea and sickness, diarrhea, and abdomen pain.

++ Troubles with body temperature, such as intense sweating at night or when you eat a number of foods. Some other people may have reduced sweating, particularly in their legs and feet.

++ Troubles with urination, such as finding it difficult to tell if your bladder is full or finding it difficult to entirely drain your bladder.

++ Sexual troubles, such as erectile dysfunction in men and vaginal dehydration in women.

++ Heart and blood vessel troubles, leading to reduced blood circulation or low pressure. This may cause weakness, dizziness, or fainting when you sit up or stand up from a former reclining position.

++ Trouble sensing when your blood glucose is low.

IF YOU SUSPECT, DO NOT WAIT ANY LONGER

Physicians cannot test for all sorts of nerve damage. So it is essential to tell your medical doctor about any pain or limitation you feel, the sooner the better. Mention as well heavy sweating or faintness and changes in urination, digestion, and any sexual dysfunction.

Your physician will check how well you sense light touch and temperature and will check up your potency and your reflexes with electromyograms and nerve conduction studies. You may require other tests to distinguish which sort of diabetic neuropathy you have and to help conduct your treatment.




JOSE TALAVERA - Health advisor. Diabetes expert, consultant and author. If you like this article, please visit the web site below for more advice and resources for diabetics: http://conquer-diabetes.blogspot.com





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Type 2 Diabetes - Alternatives Medications Used For Pain in Diabetic Complications


Many pain medications used in Western medicine are opiates, or narcotics, chemically similar to the opium used in other cultures. Medications such as codeine, Percodan, Lortabs, morphine, OxyContin, Percocet and others used for conditions such as diabetic neuropathy are related to opium. An article published in the journal Acta Medica in July 2011, might be something to consider if you or a loved one with Type 2 diabetes is considering taking opiates for pain. The study was performed at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran.

In Iran it is a widely held belief that opium helps to prevent diabetics from getting heart and blood vessel disease, and it is used for that purpose. Two hundred and twenty-eight opium users and 228 non-users, all with diabetes, were included in the study. Coronary artery disease was found to be higher in the users than in non-users. The researchers concluded there is evidence suggesting the use of opium increases the risk of coronary artery disease in people with diabetes.

Fortunately, non-narcotic medications are available for diabetic neuropathy. If over-the-counter drugs such as Tylenol and motrin are not effective, then antiepileptics, lidocaine, or antidepressants are alternatives. Anti-seizure medications used for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy include:

Neurontin,
Topamax,
Lyrica,
Tegretol, and
Dilantin.

It is unclear exactly how anti-seizure drugs help neuropathic pain, but both health problems are due to difficulties in the nervous system.

Alternative drugs prescribed to help with the pain of diabetic neuropathy:

Lidocaine is an anesthetic that can be used locally with a patch which is applied directly to the skin. Up to four patches per day can be used, and the only possible side effect is a skin rash.

Duloxetine, also called Cymbalta, is an antidepressant approved for use in diabetic neuropathy. This medication allows molecules that carry messages from one nerve cell to another to stay in the spaces between nerve cells, where messages are transmitted. In November 2010 the Chinese Medical Journal published an article on the use of duloxetine compared to a placebo for diabetic neuropathy. Researchers at Peking University First Hospital in Beijing found that patients given duloxetine reported significantly less pain than patients taking placebo.

Pamelor, also called Aventyl or nortryptiline, is another antidepressant approved for use in treating diabetic neuropathy. It works by interrupting processes in the smaller nerves and spinal cord that cause pain.

Electrical stimulation is also available when medications are unsatisfactory. Electrodes are placed onto the skin and a mild current is run through them for temporary relief.

Keeping blood sugar levels in the normal range is also helpful for preventing diabetic neuropathy. There are several reasons why nerve damage does take place. It is due partly to the high blood sugar damaging the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the nerves. It's also possible there can be inflammation in the nerves, or an autoimmune attack on the nerves.

Some diabetics are able to control the pain of their diabetic neuropathy by:

light aerobics or walking, since physical activity keeps circulation healthy and prevents too much fluid from accumulating.

wearing elastic stockings,

soaking in a warm bath,

massage therapy since it helps to reduce your output of the pain-causing chemical, cortisol,

using a TENS unit which sends out tiny electrical impulses into localized areas can interrupt pain sensations for many people. Your doctor will be able to advise if this is appropriate for you




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What Are the Common Treatments For Diabetic Neuropathy?


Both diabetes type I or diabetes type II have certain health complications that go along with contracting the disease. Each type of this affliction is developed by insulin not being readily available in the blood. One of the side effects of diabetes is neuropathy or nerve damage that can affect all parts of the body. Diabetic neuropathy is a serious condition that can be treated in a variety of different ways.

The first and best way to avoid nerve damage that can result from diabetes is to keep a solid hold on blood sugar levels. This is a preventative measure that can have other positive effects on a diabetic's bodily systems. However, this can directly curb the effects of nerve damage on the system by never letting them develop. Monitor the blood sugar levels and keep them in their target ranges when battling diabetes to avoid nerve damage.

There will be a lot of pain in areas that have had nerve damage brought on by diabetes. When this occurs, a physician will prescribe a variety of oral medication to help curb these pains. Unfortunately, this damage is usually irreversible, so this becomes a lifelong struggle that people will have to deal with.

Gastrointestinal problems can also arise from nerve damage brought on by a long time battle with diabetes. When the body fights diabetes and sugars get out of control, there is a wide range of negative effects on the intestines, colon, and other parts of the digestive tract in the body. To treat these problems, doctors usually prescribe medications to help with nausea, indigestion, and gas. Also, people battling this complication should eat smaller meals more frequently.

Different urinary and sexual arousal problems can occur in both men and women when dealing with this affliction. For women, urinary tract infections can set in much more quickly when dealing with the effects of nerve damage on the body. For men, nerve endings in penis can become damaged, which will make it much harder for a man to get an erection.

While there are many effects all over the body brought on by diabetic neuropathy, they can all be prevented from occurring by merely keeping blood sugar levels and blood pressure in their target areas. People who do not are susceptible to different types of nerve damage. Seek out a doctor as soon as possible if you're a diabetic with any of these problems.




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2012年5月30日 星期三

Diabetic Neuropathy - Treatment Programs Through Alternative Medicine


Diabetic neuropathy is a common complaint by up to 60% of the diagnosed diabetics. Although there is many types of neuropathy common between different medical conditions, the diabetic customarily is plagued by symptoms centered around the extremities, either the hands and arms or the feet and legs.

Common reported symptoms do include:

A tingling or burning feeling
Numbness
Pain which can be a dull steady ache up to sharp, piercing pain with muscle weakness in the extremities

Control Methods For Diabetic Neuropathy

Preventing or just reversing diabetic neuropathy through the use of alternative therapies often offers satisfactory results. Dietary and lifestyle changes though are required to offset the destruction of the nerves.

First, your doctor is going to request the elimination of the following from your daily routine:

Eliminate the use of all alcohol and tobacco products
Eliminate all fast foods, pre-packaged foods and processed foods
Eliminate all sugary sweets, sodas and junk foods
Double-check all labels when shopping and avoid all GMO foods and conventionally grown fruits and produce. Switch to all organics to reduce your toxicity levels of herbicides, chemicals and pesticides.
Eliminate all products with hydrogenated oils, partially hydrogenated oils and trans fats on the ingredient label
Eliminate artificial sweeteners (aspartame) and any product with added MSG (monosodium glutamate)

Now for you new program you will be asked to add these items for your protection and relief of diabetic neuropathy.

Light exercise such as walking, exercise bike, swimming, and dancing
Herbal medications and supplements will be used, commonly alpha lipoic acid, evening primrose oil plus others
Start using a cream or ointment which has cayenne pepper as one of its major ingredients
Massage therapy and acupuncture may be utilized under the direction of a qualified practitioner

Remember though, the changes in your diet are the single most crucial therapy change you can make to reverse the course of diabetic neuropathy. Being more careful about what you do or do not eat will be the deciding factor in whether your condition improves or whether you continue on a downward spiral.




Kathi Robinson
Learning the hard way not to accept every word a doctor tells you is part of life. Do not allow yourself to stop asking questions and just accept the outcome they give you. For information on what I have learned on the way please visit my site at http://www.allergy-and-diabetic-health.com/.





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Natural Remedies For Diabetic Neuropathy!


About one in five type 2 diabetics develops a chronic, painful nerve condition called diabetic neuropathy. Nerve tissues absorb sorbitol and cease to function. The exact mechanisms of diabetic neuropathy are hard to describe, but as nerve cells die, remaining nerve cells constantly tell the brain: "We're here! We're here!" by sending signals of burning pain 24 hours a day.

Diabetic neuropathy affects 60 to 70 per cent of all diabetics. Symptoms may range from mild loss of sensation in your feet, right through to constant pain in various parts of your body. Nerve damage may also impair digestion and sexual function, particularly in males, and can also be responsible for a number of other complications.

For 50 years or more, doctors have used antidepressants to treat neuropathy. Antidepressants activate the regions of your brain that can shut out nerve pain. An old-style antidepressant medication called amitryptyline that has been on the market so long it now costs just US $4 for a 30-day supply, and works for many type 2 diabetics who suffer chronic nerve pain. And the antidepressant medication fluvoxamine (Luvox) also can be helpful.

The downside of antidepressants is that they encourage weight gain and they have unpredictable effects on mood. Many type 2 diabetics look at ways of controlling the pain of neuropathy without the expense or side effects of antidepressant medication.

Probably the best non-drug treatment for neuropathy caused by type 2 diabetes, is alpha-lipoic acid. Taken in a dosage of 1,000 to 2,000 mg a day, it acts by first relieving numbness and then relieving pain in most diabetics who take it. An additional benefit of taking alpha-lipoic acid is that it can shore up sagging jaw lines and waistlines, by encouraging the circulation of fluid out of the tissues between fat cells.

If you take alpha-lipoic acid, be sure you also take the B vitamin biotin, as this anti-oxidant depletes biotin. You would need to take 100 mg of biotin for every 1,000 mg of alpha-lipoic acid.

Some natural health products manufacturers also offer R-lipoic acid. This is the alpha-lipoic acid produced by a different process that results in a supplement that is 100% utilized by the body. (About 55% of the product made in traditional manufacture is an isomer of the chemical that is not recognized by human cells). If you take R-lipoic-acid, take half much, plus 200 mg of biotin for every 1,000 mg of R-lipoic-acid.




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Diabetic Neuropathy and Seven Special Foot Care Tips!


The foot is the most common part of the body affected by peripheral neuropathy in the person with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Although peripheral neuropathy can also affect your legs, arms and hands. Nerve damage often first appears as:


discomfort
tingling
sensitivity to touch
loss of co-ordination
numbness or the sensation of pins and needles

If any of the above are present and then disappear, this could mean your nerve cells have been permanently damaged. When this happens your foot or feet are insensitive to touch and pain. Although the absence of pain is definitely a relief, it leaves you vulnerable to several deadly complications, including life-threatening infections.

It is very important for people with diabetes to check their feet every day, checking for:


cuts
scrapes
swelling
bleeding
any sign of infection including any discharge from wounds

If left untreated, infections can spread to your bone and lead to amputation of the affected toe, foot or lower leg. Reports show half of the annual lower limb amputations world-wide, are performed on people with diabetic neuropathy. These amputations can be prevented by simply paying more attention to your feet and any sign of infection.

With all of this in mind, here are seven foot care tips:

1. Wash your feet daily with soap and water. Do not use hot water or soak your feet. Make sure your feet are dry, especially the area between your toes.

2. Apply a gentle hand cream especially if your feet are rough and dry.

3. Inspect your feet daily for cuts, blisters, redness, swelling of any other problem. To see the base of your feet use a mirror.

4. Cut your toenails to follow the shape of the end of your toes, not deep into the corners. This is best done after your bath or shower.

5. Protect your feet by wearing properly fitting shoes. Run your hand around the inside of your shoes to check there is nothing that will hurt your feet.

6. Seamless socks will help to avoid irritating your feet. Of course, stockings and socks should be changed daily.

7. See your podiatrist regularly. Don't hesitate to see your podiatrist or health care provider about any problems.

Even if you have no nerve damage and normal blood supply to your feet, your must take good care of them as neuropathy is related to poor blood pressure and blood sugar control.




By keeping your blood sugar levels under control you can reduce the likelihood of developing peripheral neuropathy in the future.

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2012年5月29日 星期二

Diabetic Neuropathy


Diabetic neuropathy damages the nerves and the different kinds of pain tell which nerves are affected. The sensory nerves allow people to feel pain, temperature and other sensations. The motor nerves affect the muscles and strength. The autonomic nerves allow people to do involuntary things like sweat. What makes it so dangerous is that somehow, along with the pain and other sensations, it also causes numbness, which can cause people to not realize they've injured themselves and sores do not heal as well in diabetics.

I've found that a real problem for some dealing with this disease is sleeping. Some people's feet are so sensitive that they cannot bear the touch of sheets and may not even be able to wear socks. For these people, heavy blankets are out of the question but there is relief and it can be found by using a blanket lifter. It's also great for those who have pain from arthritis and foot injuries like sprains and breaks.

This device lifts the blankets off your feet while you sleep. My wife has been using this for some time now and has found great relief. She no longer feels the weight of the blankets much less the touch of the sheets. She says she sleeps much better now that she is using a blanket lifter.

I've learned that there are things to beware of, the main one being height. Many seem to have been created long ago when mattresses were thinner or might have been created for hospital beds. That's why I created my own version of a blanket lifter. Our design fits all mattress sizes and installs with ease.

It comes partially assembled and can be put together in 15 minutes. Sizes are for King, Queen, Double and Twin mattress. It fits at the end of your bed under your top mattress, up and over your feet. You can also take it with you when you travel. Just pull it apart at the numbered joints and put it into your suitcase.




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Reasons Why Your Hands and Feet Tingle When You Have Diabetes


Diabetes mellitus is a disease that is associated with metabolic disorders in the body, causing an increased level of blood glucose in the body. Diabetes is identified as a lack of insulin in the body, or as a resistance of body cells towards insulin. There are some parts of the body which do not require insulin for the transportation of glucose in the body. These are brain, nerve fibers, kidney, and retina. As the levels of glucose in the blood reaches alarming levels, these cells can function normally for some time as glucose still reaches them. With prolonged high blood glucose level, a toxic amount of glucose starts accumulating in these cells and gives rise to various long term diabetic complications. These complications are broadly classified as;

· Diabetic nephropathy

· Diabetic neuropathy

· Diabetic retinopathy

· Diabetic cardiovascular complications

Why do your hand and feet tingle?

Tingling sensation in hands and feet in diabetes is a symptom of Diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerves, as a result of high blood sugar for prolonged period of time. It damages the nerves that cause the sensation of pain. Toes, feet, lower, upper legs and hands and the arms are most commonly affected.

Peripheral nerves function as the transmitter of sensory information between the brain and spinal cord and the peripheral parts of the body, such as hands and feet. Any damage to them interferes this vital connection and hence distorts and interrupts the messages between the brain and the parts of the body.

How does high glucose affect the nerves?

Even though exact mechanism is not known, but it is proven that high glucose for a long time definitely damages the nerves. A number of factors are at work here;

· Lifestyle (diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol) which determines the amount of blood glucose in the body.

· Damage of the blood vessels that carry blood and nutrients to the nerves i.e. neurovascular damage.

· Inflammation of the nerves.

What else happens in Diabetic Neuropathy?

Every peripheral nerve has a highly specialized function in the body, and damage to them will bring about a plethora of symptoms. A few of these symptoms associated with Diabetes are;

· Tingling in feet and hands

· Numbness which can become permanent if severe and prolonged in nature

· Burning sensation in hands and legs especially during night

· Pain

How can this be corrected?

The first and foremost measure to avoid tingling or any other sensation is to keep your blood glucose under strict control. Work in tandem with your doctor and follow all the diet, exercise and medicine regimens prescribed to you. Most of the symptoms will go away if the blood glucose is brought down to a low level.

If any of these symptoms persist, and cause discomfort, then medication can be taken. Medications such as tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, nortryptyline) and anticonvulsants (pregabalin) are given.

FDA has approved only two medications for the treatment of Peripheral diabetic neuropathy, duloxetine (Cymbalta) and pregabalin (Lyrica).

Other medications that have also been useful are capsaicin cream, levodopa, tramadol, and opioids etc.




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How Diabetic Neuropathy Or Nerve Problems Work If You Have Diabetes


?Other than kidney and eye problems, diabetes could also cause complications of the nerves. This is also known as diabetic neuropathy. This happens when the tiny blood vessels supplying the nerve tissue are damaged. Therefore, the nerves on a diabetic person will suffer from loss of nerve conduction. He or she will also feel numb and tingling along with some pain.

Severity of the nerves problem

It will become worse as time progresses if the diabetes is not kept under control. Fortunately, the nerve problem will take ten years to develop. Therefore, it is not common to see children suffering from such nerve complications. Diabetic neuropathy is most likely to happen in adults.

Worsening of the complication

If the person is older, he or she has a greater risk of suffering from diabetic neuropathy.

The same goes to people who are taller. This is because they have longer nerve fibers, which can have higher chances of being damaged.

People who are alcoholic will only make the problem worse. This is because alcohol and neuropathy are closely connected together.

Why does neuropathy happen

This is because of the speed of the nervous impulse. This speed is also known as nerve conduction velocity or 'NCV'. When a person is suffering from diabetic neuropathy, that person's 'NCV' is slowed. Then, sooner or later, nerves begin to develop mild loss of sensations.

Testing of the nerve fibers

There are certain types of nerve fibers that are responsible for varying sensations like vibration, light touch and temperature.

The following lists some of the ways these fibers can be tested.

Vibration testing

Doctors will use a tuning fork to find out just how much damage the nerve has amounted. If these nerves (that respond to the tuning fork) are damaged, you are most likely to be suffering from balancing problems.

Temperature testing

Some nerve fibers might be damaged. Therefore, you might not realize if it is too cold or not. Loss of temperature sensing happens.

Light touch testing

Doctors will use a filament and place it on your skin of the feet. Usually, if the person cannot feel the filament, then he or she has damaged nerves.




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2012年5月28日 星期一

Diabetic Neuropathy and L-Carnitine


Diabetics live a life constantly watching what they eat, now much they exercise and what their glucose levels are. It's a life filled with stress and fear yet Mother Nature has given us a gift, found inside our own bodies, called carnitine. Carnitine is an amino acid which has an active form known as L-carnitine that has been proven to be especially beneficial to diabetics especially when it comes to a side-effect of diabetes known as neuropathy. L-carnitine benefits for neuropathy include nerve regeneration and pain management.

Elevated glucose levels, over an extended period of time, can cause damage to many of your body's organs, including your nervous system. When this occurs a condition known as neuropathy begins to affect your extremities, especially your hands and feet. Neuropathy is basically the inflammation of nerves due, in part, to elevated blood sugar levels.

Symptoms include tingling, numbness and shooting pain. Now, if this condition is not treated immediately the nerves can become irreparably damaged and that is where l-carnitine comes in.

Medical studies have shown that doses between 500-1000 mg. can significantly reduce pain associated with neuropathy as well as accelerate nerve regeneration. It has also been found to aid in circulation of blood, particularly to the hands and feet. These are noticeable problem areas when it comes to neuropathy and diabetes. Most importantly, l-carnitine has been found to repair nerve damage and regenerate previously damaged nerves. This is essential to a long and happy life.

Carnitine is found in foods such as dairy products, meats and avacados however you may not get the recommended daily dosage simply by eating these foods. Therefore, if you are experiencing neuropathy and wish to take advantage of what Mother Nature has provided, it is recommended that you take a dietary supplement to ensure you get the full benefit. Like any supplement, if you are currently taking prescription medications it is wisest to check with your physician prior to taking this or any other supplement to ensure it will not have adverse effects.




Julia L Hanf is a proud contributing author and writes articles about Neuropathy and its complications. Neuropathy is not to be taken lightly, it is an awful condition that affects thousands of people every year. You can lower your risk of Neuropathy by keeping your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels close to the target numbers.





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Diabetes Treatment For Neuropathy - Dare to Avoid Any Further Agony


Vigorous diabetes treatment for neuropathy is vital to stay away from impaired function of several vital organs. The complications of this illness include cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, bone and joint problems and eye injure. Yet some of the more somber consequences of diabetes are a product of neuropathy, or nerve damage.

IT IS URGENT TO BE TESTED FOR NEUROPATHY

Nearly about 65% of diabetics have some level of neuropathy, and the probability of damage increases with the age. Harm can affect nerves in every part of the body, counting all major limb systems. The most noticeable signs of diabetic neuropathy are tingling, burning, pain or numbness in the hands and feet. Other symptoms may include faintness, indigestion, queasiness, diarrhea, sickness, constipation or urinary problems. However, many victims of diabetes neuropathy at the start experience no evident symptoms at all, and harm can build up without the diabetic's awareness. If you suffer from diabetes, it is specially important that your physician test you for latent nerve harms.

FIRST STEP OF YOUR DIABETES TREATMENT: STABILIZE YOUR GLUCOSE LEVELS

Diabetes treatment for neuropathy can vary according to your symptoms and the particular limbs affected. One ordinary characteristic of all treatments is the necessity to stabilize the blood glucose levels. Although insulin and other medications play a significant role, controlling blood glucose also involves behavior adaptation. Amongst other things, your medical doctor may recommend that you limit your intake of certain sorts of foods, engage in customary exercise, and dynamically plan your meals and eating timetable. He may ask you to regularly check your blood glucose levels as well. Maintaining your blood sugar in equilibrium may at first make you feel worse. Inform any increase in symptoms to your physician, but be conscious that these sorts of changes are almost always transitory.

PAIN RELIEF IS WHAT YOU WANT, BUT REGULAR PAINKILLERS MIGHT NOT BE HELPFUL

In the diabetes treatment, managing pain is very important when it comes to neuropathy. Doctors classically prescribe a variety of oral medications, such as antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and opioids. Over-the-counter painkillers are not usually as helpful for nerve pain, and their negative side effects can overshadow any benefits. It is good to remember that antidepressants are not given in these cases for humor control, but for their painkilling effects.

INTESTINAL PROBLEMS: IN THIS CASE, FIBER MIGHT NOT BE GOOD

Gastrointestinal tribulations from diabetes neuropathy are commonly controllable through good quality dietary setting up. To help reduce problems, eat little and recurrent meals. In addition, avoid eating loads of fiber and fats. In more severe cases of intestinal problems, your doctor may recommend digestive medications.

DIZZINESS REQUIRES INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION

Troubles with dizziness are very peculiar, so your doctor may need to research to find a suitable treatment for you. Whereas some patients get better with increased salt ingestion, others have need of high blood pressure medications. Others may need no additional treatment than elastic socks to attain improved circulation.

DO NOT FORGET TO PAMPER YOUR FEET

Neuropathy patients must get special awareness of good foot care, more than ever since diabetes can lead to complete numbness. The appropriate steps in this direction include daily check up for any signs of injure, daily foot sanitization, and the customary use of slippers and shoes even while at home. Seek advice from your physician or podiatrist for a complete foot care plan. Think of the many who end up with their foot amputated. You can surely prevent this to happen if you act wisely and timely.

Lately I have heard of a method of diabetes treatment for neuropathy, consisting of self-masssage, seemingly very convenient and pleasurable for diabetics of any age and physical condition to massage themselves at home in the feet, aiming to improve diabetes complications such as neuropathy, derived from poor circulation.




JOSE TALAVERA - Health advisor. Diabetes expert, consultant and author. If you like this article, please visit the web site below for more advice and resources for diabetics:

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The Pain of Diabetic Neuropathy


Diabetic neuropathy is the damage to nerves in the body that is caused from blood sugars that are too high. When the blood sugar in a person's body runs higher than it should for long periods of time the nerve endings in the body can be damaged. When these nerve endings are damaged they can cause the person to have a constant burning pain and they can cause the portion of the body that is affected to not function normally.

Generally the condition of diabetic neuropathy is located in the feet and legs of the affected person. The condition can affect any part of the body where there is a nerve located though. People complain of burning sensations in their feet and legs when the nerve damage starts.

Some people say it feels as if their feet have been really cold and then been placed in hot water.

Some people say the sensation is comparable to standing in a bed of fire ants for a prolonged period of time.

Some people say the sensation they feel is like when their leg has gone to sleep and is having the tingling feeling they get when they begin to awaken.

All people agree that the condition is painful and annoying.

When diabetic neuropathy is in the feet of the patient they will have the burning pain but they will lose some of the normal feelings their feet should have. So when these people cut their foot or they damage their foot in some way they are not always aware of the injury. Having an injury go untreated can cause people with diabetes to develop infections. People who have diabetes have a harder time overcoming illnesses like infections so these conditions can lead to amputations of the infected body part.

A lot of the time the people who have diabetic neuropathy in their feet will have difficulty walking or maintaining their balance when they walk. This causes them to have more falls and injuries that are related to falls. Since they have less sensation in their feet they have a very difficult time walking on unlevel surfaces.

Diabetic neuropathy cannot be 100% prevented. After a period of time everyone that has the disease will more than likely develop this painful condition. If a diabetic controls their blood sugar levels they can however, postpone the onset of this condition. A healthy diet and proper exercise are the key factors in delaying this disease.








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2012年5月27日 星期日

Diabetes Feet - Causes of Diabetes Nerve Damage


How many of you know what diabetic neuropathies is? Diabetic neuropathies is a nerve disorder that if not taken serious can have dire consequences. Diabetes nerve damage can be taking place right under your nose without realizing it.

In others, diabetes nerve damage is noticeable by the tingling and numbness in arms, hands, legs and feet. Most any organ in the body can be affected by diabetic neuropathies.

In the U.S. today it is estimated that nearly 60% of diabetics suffer from diabetic neuropathies or a form of it. As one grows older the chances of developing neuropathie increases and progresses through time. Those who have trouble controlling blood sugar levels and those with diabetes for over 25 years are more likely to get this disease.

Causes Of Diabetic Neuropathies & Diabetes Nerve Damage

The symptoms of diabetes nerve damage will differ from person to person, those with higher blood glucose levels for longer periods of time are more likely to suffer from nerve damage.

In a lot of folks mild nerve damage is not even noticed, while others will have severe symptoms along with a great deal of pain. Below I go over some causes...

* The way we live, our lifestyle, has a great deal to do with developing neuropathie. Smoking and drinking have a huge impact on health, diabetes or no diabetes.

* For many this horrible disease is inherited from family members past and present.

* Abnormally high blood fat levels to go along with high glucose levels.

* Problems with blood vessels in the extremities.

* Autoimmune diseases may be contributing problems and causing inflammation of the nerves.

Now we are going to go over what to look out for, symptoms of diabetic neuropathies:

For the most part the symptoms start out with a tingling sensation in the hands, arms, feet and legs. In lots of folks there will be no noticeable damage. Some people will feel pain that is unbearable at times. All depends on the severity and progress of the diabetes.

* Numbness in hands, arms, legs and feet.

* Feeling like you have indigestion all the time. Being nauseated or even vomiting.

* Feeling weak and not wanting to do much.

* Headrush, fainting spells from possible high blood pressure. This usually happens when getting up to quickly.

To be on the safe side, if you or a loved one are experiencing any of the above symptoms, it is high time for a visit to your doctor. He will, with a few blood tests let you know if in fact, you are a diabetic. Your doctor will also help you in controlling diabetes nerve damage if the problem arises.




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2012年5月25日 星期五

Diabetic Neuropathy


The recent estimate puts the number of people suffering from diabetes in the US at 26 million, with almost a quarter of them not yet knowing that they have diabetes. Simply put, diabetes is a disease characterized by poor control of blood glucose levels in the body. Of the many complications of diabetes mellitus, the one we would focus here is Diabetic Neuropathy.

So what is diabetic neuropathy and what problems will a patient suffering from diabetes will have if he develops neuropathy? Simply put, diabetic neuropathy in most cases refers to the damage to nerves due to prolonged diabetes. The patient having diabetic neuropathy may have numbness, tingling and pins-and-needles sensations.

Another common problem that comes with loss of sensations in the lower limbs is results in causing non healing ulcers in the feet, which may be infected, sometime severe enough to need amputation to save a person's life. Some people may have a different presentation with pain as main feature, and the pain may be in form of mild burning or aching sensation to sometimes very severe. Later even weakness and wasting of muscles may develop and patients may have foot drop or wrist drop in diabetes. Sometimes diabetic neuropathy affects nerves responsible for movements of eyes. More diverse symptoms ranging from mild ones like increased heart rate, difficulty in swallowing food, diarrhea, constipation and involuntary leakage of urine to more severe problems like impotence, ejaculation into bladder, sudden hypotension on standing from lying down or sitting position and even sudden cardiac death may occur.

What makes Diabetic Neuropathy more worrisome is that there are not many satisfactory treatment options that provide immediate relief available at this time. Prescribed diet and exercises along with medications or insulin or both to control blood glucose levels should be religiously followed but they have little or sometimes no role in reversing the damage to nerves that have already happened. Only reversible forms are the one that involve single nerves (mononeuropathies) or nerve roots.

People suffering from diabetic neuropathy should not smoke or drink alcohol as these neurotoxins and may worsen the neuropathy. They should also take vitamin supplementation (B12 and folate). People should also check their foot daily for any calluses or ulcers and preferably wear special foot wears designed for diabetes patients. In cases of long-standing painful neuropathy, some medications are often found to be effective. Other treatment options mainly focus on the symptoms due to neuropathy like sudden fall in blood pressure on standing up is managed by using support stockings, adequate salt intake, avoiding dehydration and some drugs if necessary. Some newer treatment options in form of new drugs may be effective in some of the patients. Thus the control of blood glucose levels in diabetes to prevent neuropathy is of paramount importance.




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Diabetic Neuropathy Causes and Remedies to Help You Ease the Pain


Diabetes neuropathy has caused me pain in my feet for quite some time. Maybe seven or eight months of tingling in my lower extremities has On occasion I had severe pain. Before my condition got worse I started to reverse the tide after seeing an Acupuncturist who pointed me in the right direction. My course of action is something anyone can do. I will share what worked for me later in this article.

Diabetes neuropathy causes and symptoms.

Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage. Diabetes neuropathy usually appears in your legs and feet. If you have had diabetes for an extended period of time it is likely that you will get neuropathy. Tingling feeling in your limbs will be one of the symptoms of this form of diabetes. Internally, if your organs in your body are disturbed by neurology suffer from vomiting, diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain. You may also be ill with sexual problems, dizziness, weakness and urinary concerns.

Diabetic neuropathy has a few different classes.

There are three kinds of diabetic neuropathy, with peripheral neuropathy being the most common. Peripheral reduces capability to sense pain temperature, touch and vibration in distinct areas of your body. If you have peripheral you probably are being affected in the lower parts of your legs and in your feet. Potential problems include ulcers bone and joint defects and infection.

The nerves control the involuntary workings of your body. These include heartbeat, sweating, digestion, urination and some sexual functions. If these are your issues then there may have been some damage to the nerves that control those tasks. Autonomic neuropathy is also very common.

Focal neuropathy affects a single nerve. Usually it is in the foot, thigh or wrist. The single nerve may also affect your eyesight if it is one of the nerves that control eyesight in your back or chest.

Visiting your health care provider would make sense. You may need a neurological examination or an electromyogram (EMG) to determine what is the problem. Knowing what to treat is part of the treatment.

As I told you in the beginning of this article I am informing you of what has been working for me. My diet has changed to one of all raw foods. When I saw a doctor she told me that I would need to be on this diet for approximately six months. So far I have been eating uncooked fruits, vegetables and some nuts for three weeks as of May 5, 2007. I am experiencing relief. My feet feel and look better. There is less pain and less of a tingling feeling in my lower extremities. Hey, I am getting petty good diversifying salads I am making. I will keep you apprised as to how I am doing with my diet and condition.

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2012年5月24日 星期四

What Is Diabetic Neuropathy Exactly?


Diabetic Neuropathy is a common complication of Diabetes Mellitus. It usually includes micro vascular injury to the small blood vessels leading to your nerves. Other side effects of Diabetic Neuropathy are not as uncommon.

One of the greatest complications of diabetic neuropathy concerns morbidity and mortality in the diabetic. This neuropathy has a rate of 20% in traumatic and 50-75% non-traumatic amputations. The greatest risk for diabetes mellitus patients is glycemic control. In most patients who controlled their glycogen levels, the risk of diabetes neuropathy was smaller. Those who did not control their insulin levels were at a higher risk. Other risk factors include: smoking, high blood pressure, age, and obesity.

Micro vascular disease is the term used to explain the constriction of blood vessels from diabetes mellitus. This causes the blood vessels to slow down the amount of blood passing through the veins. Basically, less blood flows to the nerves which cause problems with circulation leading to amputation of a limb.

Keeping glucose in its metabolized state is what helps keep diabetes neuropathy from occurring. When glucose levels are too high it will cause a chemical reaction in the body that uses up compounds that may be needed to inhibit diabetes neuropathy. Medications are available which may help this.

There are several reasons the eyes, kidneys, and nerves are damaged by diabetes neuropathy. When blood does not process glucose properly, it may turn into a form of glucose that is unusable to these organs. It actually stresses the organs and does not allow the energy producing glucose to pass the cell wall barrier. This is what causes nerve, eye or kidney damage among diabetics.

Some of the effects of diabetic neuropathy are: a loss of feeling in a part of the body, numbness or tingling, bowel upset, impotence, loss of bladder control, drooping facial parts, dizziness, vision changes, speech impairment, even trouble swallowing and or muscle contraction. These difficulties are all related to the nerve damage done by diabetes neuropathy.

The reasons for these afflictions in the diabetic neuropathy patient are poorly understood at this time. Treatment may be available for some of the associated difficulties of diabetes neuropathy but for the most part there is no cure and the disease is progressive. Often amputation of limbs or soft tissue that has received a loss of blood supply and can no longer heal or fight infection is necessary. Diabetes neuropathy is being studied on a continual basis so hope for relief is available.




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EMG Diabetic Neuropathy Tests Can Determine Your Treatment


If you are a diabetic, then you may need to be ready for certain complications that have an uncanny reputation of creeping up with little notice. Even though a healthy lifestyle is mandatory for keeping blood sugar levels as normal as possible, emg diabetic neuropathy tests are equally important to catch any incoming complication before it can set up base in your body.

Diabetes causes nerve damage and inadequate blood supply which in turn affects the functioning of vital organs in your body. This can cause the related organs to malfunction eventually leading to a complete breakdown which then affects the rest of the body. These complications come in the form of different diabetic neuropathies. Hence while focal diabetic neuropathy is a result of a malfunction in your facial muscles, eyes, or abdomen, proximal diabetic neuropathy is a result of the thighs, hips and buttocks getting affected by poor blood supply and dying nerves. Autonomic diabetic neuropathy can affect your bowel, bladder, digestive tract, eyes, lungs, heart and even your sex organs while peripheral diabetic neuropathy can attack your legs, hands, toes and fingers.

While a healthy diet along with ample exercise and a strict monitoring and insulin delivery system will help you keep your blood sugar levels under control, regular checkups are necessary to catch any incoming complication in its nascent stage. This will make it easier for your doctor to start treatment and most probably save the affected organ. Among other tests, your doctor would also conduct an emg or electromyography test to check the condition of your nerves. In this test, doctors insert extremely thin needles into various muscles of your body and also tape electrodes to your body and even on the tips of your fingers. An extremely mild electric shock is then administered to different muscle groups and the readings are recorded through an oscilloscope. Theses shocks are at the most a little annoying and might cause a little discomfort although they are easily bearable.

The manner in which your muscles react to those mild electrical shocks will inform your doctor about the condition of your nerves. If any particular organ is shown to have been affected, then your doctor can immediately start your treatment. While some organs such as your eyes can be treated with surgery and even compressed nerves can be freed by various surgeries, peripheral diabetic neuropathy, which causes a lot of pain and even numbness, might require an extensive course of medicines to slow down the affects of the neuropathy. Alternative medicines such as alpha lipoic acid have shown positive results in the treatment of humans and certain pets except cats by reducing the pain related to diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Your doctor might also suggest that you start physical therapy or pt and occupational therapy or ot if your external organs such as your hands or legs have been affected.

Hence, an emg test is a critical indicator to test if damaged nerves coupled with poor blood supply are affecting your vital organs. Your doctor can start your treatment based on these reports, among others. Your emg diabetic neuropathy test results can determine the line of treatment and can save your organs before it is too late. Therefore, it is important that you go in for such tests on a regular basis.

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Causes of Diabetic Neuropathy


If you are a diabetic then you should realize the importance of strictly monitoring your blood sugar levels and taking all possible action to keep it within the prescribed range. Several complications including diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts can quickly join diabetes in causing further harm to your body. Here are some different causes of diabetic neuropathy and some steps that can be taken by you to remain in control of the disease.

 

In addition to regular monitoring and delivery of insulin, you will also need to maintain a strict control over your diet and also exercise regularly to increase your body's metabolism and improve your blood circulation. Diabetics suffer from poor blood circulation and nerve end damage due to uncontrolled blood sugar levels. Hence if your blood glucose fluctuates wildly or if you have had diabetes for a longer period of time then you could develop diabetic neuropathy.

If you are obese and have not given up smoking or drinking, then that too could lead you towards the path of diabetic neuropathy. If you had any injury to your nerves or suffer from inflammation of the nerves, or lastly get caught in the heredity trap, then that too could add another cause for diabetic neuropathy. In other words diabetic neuropathy hinders the nerves ability to transmit signals from the brain and can also damage blood vessels that transport vital nutrients and oxygen to nerves. 

 

Diabetic neuropathy itself is classified into 4 groups. The first one is Autonomic neuropathy which affects digestion, bladder and bowel movements and also impairs sexual functions. It can also affect nerves leading to the heart, eyes and lungs. The second is Peripheral neuropathy which affects the movement and feelings in hands, legs, feet and toes. The third type is Focal neuropathy in which any nerve or a group of nerves in the body experiences abrupt pain or weakness. The fourth type is proximal neuropathy which can cause pain in the buttocks, hips or thighs, which in turn can lead to weakness in the legs. Unfortunately you will not realize which diabetic neuropathy is going to attack your body until you start exhibiting the symptoms.

 

You should not ignore your problems and rush to your doctor at a late stage, but instead rush immediately so that you can be put on medications in a bid to slow down the effects of diabetic neuropathy. You can even go in for surgery in case you suffer from diabetic retinopathy. There are also alternative natural treatments available in the form of antioxidants such as alpha lipoic acid capsules, which can lessen the pain associated with diabetic neuropathy and can also help to balance blood glucose levels.

These capsules can also help in the treatment of diabetic pets such as dogs and horses but cannot be used on cats due to a toxic reaction with its liver. One simple method to stay ahead of diabetic neuropathy is regular examinations at hospitals or at your doctor's clinic. A healthy diet and regular exercise to build up vital muscle tissue can also go a long way in delaying or avoiding this unwanted complication associated with diabetes.

 

Hence, even though diabetes brings along its own baggage of associated complications, you can still beat them with diet, exercise and regular tests. Pay heed to the different causes of diabetic neuropathy and discontinue any bad habits that could hasten the onset of the disease.               

 

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2012年5月23日 星期三

Stop Diabetic Neuropathy Dead in Its Tracks


America is suffering from a major epidemic - obesity. As a result, diseases such as diabetic neuropathy are prevalent.  Did you know that obesity is responsible for 325,000 deaths per year and that Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is weight related. More than 20 million Americans are diabetic. What are the risk factors for getting diabetes and how can we stop diabetic neuropathy dead in its tracks? Listed are several factors contributing to this deadly disease:

1)      Being overweight

2)      Poor dietary habits

3)      Lack of exercise

4)      Diets high in sugary and fatty foods

5)      Hereditary

6)      Ethnicity

Of all of the risk factors listed, we have control over 4 of them! If we watched our diets, we could stop this disease dead in its tracks. 

What is diabetes? Diabetes is characterized by an excessive amount of sugar in the blood. Diabetic neuropathy is a disease of the nervous system wherein the nerve cells deteriorate. This happens most commonly in the foot or leg in diabetics. As a result, the foot or leg becomes numb. As the disease of the nervous system progresses, the diabetic loses sensation, which leaves that area of the body susceptible to serious injury. Often times the foot or leg must be amputated.

There is No Cure for Diabetes

To date, there is no cure for diabetes.  The last resort to stop diabetes is through medication. Medication for diabetes can range from basic physical therapy, to anti depressants, but the best way is through diet. 

While there is no cure for diabetic neuropathy, one way we can stop it dead in its tracks is through a diet high in complex carbohydrates. Diets high in complex carbohydrates can help because of the high fiber content in such a diet. Fresh fruit and vegetables keep you fuller longer and the propensity to overeat lessens. You then lose weight. Losing weight is crucial and halting diabetes. Also, the more complex carbohydrates you eat, the less sugar gets in your blood.  The best and most important way to stop diabetic neuropathy dead in its tracks is by incorporating good dietary habits.




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Natural Approaches to Cope With Diabetic Neuropathy


Diabetic neuropathy is a condition characterized by nerve damage in feet as a result of a long history of diabetes. Neuropathy in feet and hands usually develops in patients with poorly controlled blood sugar, arterial pressure and who are significantly overweight. Individuals affected by this unfortunate condition will develop toe numbness, significant loss of feelings in both feet and hands, tingling and burning sensations especially at the end of the day.

Symmetrical presentation of diabetic neuropathy in both feet or both hands is a very important clue for your doctor to be able to identify the exact cause of your symptoms. In case you are experiencing tingling and loss of feeling only in one foot or one hand, the actual culprit for your condition might be of other nature.

In medical history nerve damage due to elevated blood sugar levels is classified into four groups depending on what nerve areas are affected causing the specific symptoms presented in a patient. Autonomic neuropathy significantly affects digestive function leading to bowel, bladder and even sexual problems. Peripheral neuropathy will cause discomfort in upper and lower extremities, numbness and burning feelings. Focal nerve damage can show up in virtually any area of the body. Finally, proximal type of neuropathy leads to nerve damage in the hip area, namely, buttocks, hips and thighs.

Traditional medicine offers very little support for diabetic patients and resorts to merely managing the symptoms and failing to look deeply into the actual underlying causes of this condition.

Alternative medicine, on the other hand, offers a myriad of natural approaches and remedies to manage both causes and symptoms of the diabetic neuropathy.

Alpha Lipoic acid has been proven to be very effective in managing diabetes and its symptoms. Taking 20 to 50 mg daily is in most cases sufficient in controlling neuropathy especially if initiated at earlier stages of the disease.

Acetyl L-carnitine is another important natural remedy for naturopathy and works by addressing muscle pain and improves mood. If taken at doses of 100 to 300 mgs 3 times per week, it was shown to not cause side effects of over stimulation.

B group vitamins are essential ingredients in any natural treatment of diabetic nerve damage, they additionally support heart function, promote good mood, mental clarity and give you lots of energy naturally.

Ginko Biloba extract has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and should be included as your treatment for managing pain and discomfort associated with diabetic neuropathy. This traditional supplement significantly improves cognitive function and improves blood circulation.

The most common natural treatments to manage pain that comes hand in hand with nerve damage is acupuncture and massage. Both of these natural techniques will promote a sense of relaxation and well-being triggering the production of endorphins, natural pain killers.

Diet and moderate exercise are one of the most important natural ways to deal with neuropathy along with taking herbs and vitamins. All these factors will bring your blood sugar under control, since poorly controlled blood sugar will cause further deterioration of nerve fibers leading to worsening of your symptoms.




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2012年5月22日 星期二

Chiropractic Care for Your Diabetic Neuropathy


If you have diabetes and one or more of these symptoms [1]:


Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting
Difficulty swallowing
Deep pain, especially in your legs and feet
Loss of sensation and ability to feel warmth or cold
Muscle cramps
Numbness, tingling or burning in your arms, hands, legs or feet
Weakness
Dizziness, especially when you try to stand up
Drooping facial muscles
Loss of bladder control

You've probably been diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy.

Your doctor has probably explained that diabetic neuropathy is peripheral neuropathy specific to patients who have diabetes and that it is caused by lack of blood flow to the nerves and elevated and uncontrolled blood sugar levels.

You're probably taking painkillers. You're probably closely monitoring your blood sugar (hopefully). You're probably being more careful about your diet (as you should). So how are your neuropathy symptoms now? If they're not improving, you might want to add something else to your treatment plan...

Chiropractic Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy

Chiropractic care for neuropathy patients usually concentrates on correcting misalignments in the spine. Those misalignments can wreak havoc on your nervous system and your internal organs - including the pancreas, a direct link to diabetes.

If the other pieces of your treatment puzzle are not working as quickly as you had hoped, and you're doing everything else your doctor tells you to do, contact your local neuropathy specialist. Your clinician has an exclusive treatment protocol with proven results for neuropathy patients. An integral part of that treatment protocol is chiropractic adjustment to correct problems with your spinal alignment.

Pain Reduction and Nerve Repair

As a result of your chiropractic adjustment for neuropathy, the next step in your treatment for diabetic neuropathy is taking steps to reduce your symptoms and help the nerves repair themselves. This can be done through a combination of topical pain medications, manual manipulation of the bones and joints to properly align the nervous system and nerve stimulation.

Proper alignment of the bones and muscles and nerve stimulation are all important aspects of successful treatment of neuropathy.

Personal Care Tips For The Diabetic Neuropathy Patient

Diabetes is the fifth deadliest disease in the United States and the number of people diagnosed with diabetes is growing at an alarming rate.

One of the things that makes diabetes so deadly is the risk for infection and resulting amputation. Diabetic neuropathy is a serious contributing factor in the risk for amputation.

While you're undergoing treatment for diabetic neuropathy [2] and having chiropractic adjustments, pay particular attention to your feet, hands, arms and leg. Contact your neuropathy specialist immediately if you notice any blisters, sores, torn skin, or inflammation. The combination of your diabetes and your neuropathy can lead to very serious infections that are slow or impossible to heal. This can lead to dire complications that can be avoided if you receive the proper medical treatment early.

Do a visual inspection and don't rely on soreness or pain. Your neuropathy impairs your ability to feel pain in your extremities and you may not notice the problem until it's too late for successful treatment.

Keep a close eye on your diabetes. Make note of any of the symptoms we described. If you have any of the issues we've discussed, contact your local clinician and take full advantage of their expertise in the treatment of peripheral neuropathies, including diabetic neuropathy and their ability to provide chiropractic care to correct misalignment in your spine.

The positive effects of chiropractic adjustment on neuropathy are being affirmed by a growing number of case studies. Give it serious consideration in treating your diabetic neuropathy.




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Neuropathy patients, doctors and physical therapists can find lots more about the neuropathy treatments and systems of Dr John Hayes Jr by going to http://neuropathydr.com. Peripheral neuropathy doctors, physical therapists and patients will find more information as well as post comments and questions at this site as well.

Resources: [1] http://diabetes.webmd.com/tc/diabetes-neuropathy-treatment-overview; [2] http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/peripheral-neuropathy/DS00131





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The Nerve Disease Known As Diabetic Neuropathy


Diabetes is a very serious condition that can result in a variety of other very serious conditions. One of the many severe results that one can suffer from having diabetes is diabetic neuropathy. This generally is the result of uncontrolled diabetes causing damage to the nerves. Sadly, more than half of those who have been diagnosed with diabetes have some sort of nerve problems.

Many diabetics have not educated themselves about diabetes and what the signs are of such complications of diabetes as diabetic neuropathy. Often they end up suffering nervous system damage before they even realize anything is wrong. This commonly occurs in both women and men who are over 40, smoke, or do not take their blood glucose levels seriously.

The longer you've had diabetes, the more likely you are to develop diabetic neuropathy. If you've already gotten to the point where your diabetes has caused serious nerve damage, you will likely suffer from side effects such as frequent or persistent foot infections, ulcerations of the feet, and possibly amputations. But even if you've had diabetes for a long time, these complications are preventable if you adopt a proper diabetic lifestyle.

How Diabetic Neuropathy Takes Place

We don't yet know exactly why it is that high levels of blood glucose can cause nerve damage. What we know about the damage we can observe taking place is that the part of the nerve called an "axon" degenerates when the blood glucose levels are high. The axon is the part of the nerve that connects it to other nerves and muscles in the body.

The nerve damage can be metabolic or vascular. If the damage caused by this process is metabolic, your body will produce toxic chemicals that are packed with glucose. If the damage caused by this process is vascular, blood may no longer be able to reach the nerve.

How Long It Takes for Nerve Damage to Take Place

Those who have blood glucose levels that remain out of control for as long as ten years can pretty much expect the onset of the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, if they haven't appeared already. This is true whether you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Simply keeping your blood glucose levels under control can prevent the development of diabetic neuropathy.




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Diabetic Neuropathy - Nerve Damage From High Blood Sugars


A diagnosis of diabetes is not a guaranteed precursor towards the eventual complications of nerve damage on the hands or more frequently the feet of every individual. A careful diet now and a minimum of exercise daily can actually ward off most of the complications possible with this debilitating condition.

What Is Neuropathy?

Neuropathy, or nerve damage, is your body's way of telling you your blood sugars have been consistently running too high. Normally, after about three to five years post diagnosis and with consistent out of control blood sugars, the nerves running towards your hands or feet are susceptible to damage. Common symptoms reported are:

increased swelling and bloating in the wrists, legs, ankles and feet
a "pins and needles" prickling sensation or burning pain
ulcers, blisters or cuts will be very slow to heal
cuts and scrapes will rapidly downgrade to serious infections or open-sore wounds

Three Types Of Neuropathy

Different people... different forms at diagnosis for this condition. Some people may also notice they seem to have a combination of two of the forms of neuropathy. Whichever type, the symptoms need to be slowed down and reversed to halt the progression of this disease. Good diabetic care in the early stages can lead to a reversal of complications.

Autonomic Neuropathy affects any combination of nerves which control the body's involuntary functions. Some examples of this includes the bladder (urine control), the stomach and digestion of your foods, the sex organs or your heart and lung functions. Any of these, plus more, can lose their ability to perform their expected daily functions.

Motor Neuropathy is the most unusual type of diagnosis in diabetes. This patient will slowly notice a diminishing ability to control their muscle functions. You could lose your ability to walk, talk, move your hands or feet etc... Any body part reliant on the muscle groups for operation is in danger of losing all or part of its motor control.

Sensory Neuropathy is the most common in diagnosis. Many doctors commonly refer to this one as peripheral neuropathy. This is a slow gradual progression in loss of feeling along the nerve pathways from your brain to your hands and feet. Initial symptoms of pain, numbness and tingling leads to an eventual loss in your ability to differentiate heat and cold. By this stage, frostbite or heatstroke is an immediate concern. The patient's sensory perception in the affected body limb has been entirely lost. Stubbing your toe on a bedpost, getting a cut or scrape or even an accidental stepping on a bed of tacks or nails will be of no consequence because the patient could feel nothing.

The importance of differentiating your type of neuropathy can forestall dead and diseased cells from turning gangrenous which ultimately leads to an amputation. The necessity to halt the spread of poisonous toxins flowing all through your blood stream is urgent. Without this, it can lead to even bigger and harder problems to eliminate. Work with your doctor, determine your type and severity, then start implementing a good treatment program to safeguard your future.

The longer you wait, the worse the symptoms will get. Early treatment often can reduce or even reverse many of the difficulties of diabetic neuropathy. Do not assume, as many people commonly do, time and patience will give your body time to start feeling better. An immediate conference is needed with your doctor to set in motion an important therapy schedule to prevent the onslaught of any ever-escalating symptoms.




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Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment - What Can You Expect?


Diabetic neuropathy refers to a group of nerve disorders that are the result of diabetes. This often occurs in people who have had the disease for about 20 to 25 years, when nerve damage may have begun to occur. Diabetic neuropathy requires monitoring and treatment because it can be especially uncomfortable, causing tingling, numbing and pain in the hands, arms, legs and feet. Very often, patients feel weakness in these areas of the body. Diabetic neuropathy can also affect vital organs such as the heart, sex organs and the digestive track.

Who is at Risk?

The longer a patient has had diabetes, the higher the risk he will develop the disorder. It is also common in people who are over 40 years old, overweight, have hypertension and those who have high levels of fat in the blood.

What is the Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy?

The goal of a treatment for diabetic neuropathy is to obtain relief from the discomfort caused by the disorder and to prevent further damage to nerves and tissues. The first thing that a patient must do to treat diabetic neuropathy is to regulate his blood glucose levels. By keeping blood glucose within normal range, further damage to the nerves can be minimized or avoided. This may be done by regularly monitoring blood glucose for any changes, eating a sensible, healthy diet, getting enough exercise and taking medications such as insulin injections and oral drugs.

During the initial stages of treatment when the blood glucose is regulated, symptoms for diabetic neuropathy might worsen. As treatment progresses, symptoms become less severe and should not be too bothersome to the patient.

Treatment for Pain

In cases where diabetic neuropathy causes pain, tingling, numbness or burning, painkillers such as acetaminophen, aspirin or ibuprofen may be prescribed. Other options such as anti-convulsant oral medications and capsaicin-containing topical creams may also be used. Severe pain may be addressed with codeine, although its use should be limited and strictly monitored due to its addictive properties.

An alternative to pain treatment in diabetic neuropathy is the use of TENS or transcutaneous electronic nerve stimulation, where mild electricity is used to intercept pain signals. Other alternative treatments, such as acupuncture, biofeedback, hypnosis and relaxation techniques may also be used.



Treatment for Gastrointestinal Problems

Although some people with diabetic neuropathy don't always suffer from symptoms, there are some who have problems with indigestion, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. For mild symptoms, the usual step would be for patients to avoid fatty foods, eat frequent meals in small amounts and reduce their fiber intake. For severe symptoms, drugs might be prescribed to relieve nausea, regulate digestion and control diarrhea.

Weakness and Nausea

Feelings of lightheadedness and dizziness often occur during sudden movements such as standing or sitting. This indicates problems with blood circulation and blood pressure. No drug treatment is necessary to address this problem associated with diabetic neuropathy, although certain steps may be taken to help the patient cope.

Sleeping or resting with the head in an elevated position, for example, may benefit some people while others have found relief from increased amounts of salts in their diet. Massages and physical therapy can also help when there is a problem with coordination or if muscle weakness is present. For severe cases, medications for hypertension may be necessary.

Care and Maintenance of the Feet

It is important for people with diabetic neuropathy to take care of their feet because this is the area where nerve damage often occurs. If nerves are damaged, sensations will no longer be felt and any injuries, wounds or sores that may appear may be ignored, leading to infection or ulcers. This means that extra attention must be given to the feet and legs by keeping them clean and ensuring that there is sufficient blood circulation in the area. It is also important that regular checks for skin irritations, cuts or sores be performed.

This condition can lead to more health problems if not managed properly. By following sensible care and treatment procedures, any further health risks or nerve damage may be avoided. Always seek the advice of your doctor or health care professional for an appropriate diagnosis and diabetic neuropathy treatment.




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The Nightmare That Is Diabetic Neuropathy


Living life as a diabetic is difficult enough. There are so many complications that can develop from a disease that has no known cure and major lifestyle changes have to be made just to cope with the many symptoms associated with the disease on a daily basis. One major risk of not closely following and controlling blood glucose levels is diabetic neuropathy, a potentially debilitating disease that is often developed by those with Type 2 diabetes.

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

This condition is one that develops if blood glucose levels in a Type 2 diabetic are left to go unchecked. High levels of blood glucose can weaken the walls of capillaries in the body, the primary source of nutrients and oxygen for the nerves and in turn, damage the nerve endings they feed. This damage is progressive and can lead to devastating consequences if left untreated.

There are four basic types of neuropathy that can develop as a result of diabetes - peripheral, autonomic, radiculoplexus and mononeuropathy. Each one has its own set of symptoms, and can affect different areas of the body. Treatment of each type will determine what drugs are administered, as well as other therapies, including lifestyle changes and dietary supplements.

General Symptoms of Neuropathy

There are several warning signs or symptoms that everyone should watch out for and if they appear, get a full physical exam and tests to determine if you have the condition, which type and how far it has progressed. The goal of treating this disease is to slow the progress of neuropathy, restore function to the affected regions and effectively manage the pain associated with it. Unfortunately, just like diabetes, there is no known cure for this associated condition, either, at this time.

The warning signs of neuropathy can include an unusual burning sensation, tingling, weakness or pain in your hands or feet, especially at night; sudden dizziness when moving from sitting to standing; sudden changes in digestion, the ability to urinate or sudden development of sexual dysfunction. The most important part of the body to pay attention to is the feet, the first place most signs of neuropathy will appear. If there is a cut or sore on your foot that does not seem to be healing properly, or appears to be infected, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Risks and Complications

Peripheral neuropathy primarily affects the feet and legs, followed by the hands and arms, following the longest nerves in the body. It can lead to pain and difficulty while walking, muscle weakness and deformities of the bones and joints.

Autonomic neuropathy attacks the autonomic nervous system, the system that controls the heart, bladder, lungs, stomach, sexual organs and eyes. It can lead to incontinence, sexual dysfunction, problems with blood pressure, increased heart rates, and changes in how the eyes adjust to different levels of light.

Radiculoplexus neuropathy attacks the nerves closer to the hips and shoulders, rather than just the nerve endings in the arms and legs. This could lead to atrophied muscles, difficulty rising from a seated position, abdominal swelling and severe weight loss.

Mononeuropathy concentrates on only one nerve, generally in the arm, leg, or even the face. It can cause difficulty in focusing, double vision or pain behind the eye; paralysis on one side of the face or Bell's Palsy and lead to chest or abdominal pain.

Treatment

As there is no cure, the only treatment plan for this condition will chiefly include pain management, therapy to restore function to affected areas, and whatever can be done to slow the progress of the disease. To start, unhealthy habits have to be changed and a more diligent monitoring of blood glucose levels will have to be done. This means that the blood glucose before meals should be between 70 to 130, after meals less than 180 two hours afterwards, and the hemoglobin A1C should test at less than 7 percent.

Good foot care is also important, because it is so easy for cuts and other things like sores and blisters to become infected when you have diabetic neuropathy. Daily cleaning, moisturizing and inspections are required. Medications will be at the doctor's discretion, depending upon your progress.




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Diabetic Neuropathy, A Burden No One Has to Go Through


Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage that is a long term complication of diabetes. Throughout the body, there is a network of nerves that connect the brain to the skin, muscles and other organs. It is through these nerves that the brain can feel the pain. It is also through these nerves that the brain controls the muscles and does such work as breathing and digestion automatically.

High blood glucose levels can harm these nerves. Too much glucose can make the walls of the small blood vessels weak to the point that they are unable to nourish the nerves. This nerve damage caused by diabetes in hands and feet and other parts of the body is part of this condition. Sometimes it flares up suddenly, making people who suffer from it lose weight and become weak.

What are the causes of diabetic neuropathy? Authorities know the factors contributing to it; they do not really know for sure the exact cause. One factor they have isolated that contributes to it is excess blood glucose. This extra blood glucose leads to chemical changes in the nerves. This makes the nerves unable to send out messages to the different parts of the body.

The blood glucose damages the blood vessels making them unable to carry nutrients and oxygen to the nerves. This makes the blood vessels clogged up. Inherited factors could also be the cause which naturally make those concerned vulnerable to develop this condition.

Is diabetic neuropathy common? This condition can happen to those who have diabetes. Some diabetics develop this within ten years after they are diagnosed. The tendency to develop this condition goes up the longer one has diabetes. It is more common among those who smoke and over the 40-year old group who are not able to control their blood glucose levels.

What are the different kinds of diabetic neuropathy?


There is the damage to the sensory nerves which will make one unable to become aware of pain, change in temperature and texture. There is the damage to the nerves that are controlling the muscles leaving one weak. There is the damage to the autonomic nerves which increases the heart rate. Some men with this condition may be unable to have an erection.

The signs and symptoms are as follows:


Burning pain that is on and off. Crawling feeling Feeling of numbness, tingling, pain or any combination Aching or stabbing pain that is worst at night.

What is the treatment for diabetic neuropathy? To reduce the signs and symptoms, blood glucose control is a must. The physician may also prescribe drugs to ease the pain. There are different medications that can reduce the burning pain. Since reaction to the change in the temperature is reduced, be careful not to get burned when using an electric blanket or bathing.

There's another treatment for pain that is related to the nerve damage. And this is an over the counter topical cream like capsaicin. Others that are in the same family are Axsain, Zostrix and capsaicin-P. They are also available to relieve the pain.

Rubbing the above cream on the skin helps block the painful sensation. One can feel relief within two to four weeks after its first use. One needs to use this everyday in order to keep the pain from returning. Other treatments include biofeedback, acupuncture and relaxation techniques. Talk to the doctor as to which is the best fit among the treatment options of diabetic neuropathy.




Please visit these sites for more diabetes help:

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetes Leg Pain

Brief Biography: Dr. Guzman worked for the Atlantic Health Corporation and was consultant to St. Joseph's Hospital, Sussex Mental Health Clinic, and St. Stephen Mental Health Clinic for many years. He was Director of Forensic Psychiatry at Centracare for ten years and published numerous articles in the Journal of the American College of Forensic Psychiatry and other medical magazines.

Copyright c September 8, 2008 Roger Guzman, M.D.(Diabetic Neuropathy) All Rights Reserved. You may copy and publish this article as long as the text, the author's name, the active links and this notice remain the same.





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