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achy joints, tingling, burning, diabetic rh came back neg b12 test clear, pain unbareable tried, amitriptyline, anti inflams poor blood control
i am under a gp i control my diabetes by insulin, metformin and also an injection called victoza i take insulin 100ml on a morning and 110ml at night, i take 3 850mg metformin per day i get readings over 20, i have had pains in legs arms wrists elbows for over 6 months doctor says its wear and tear i have had blood tests for rheumatoid arthritis but they came back clear, i have had blood test to check for vitamin b12 they came back normal, the pain is severe enough to make me want to get an hammer to my limbs doctor has tried different tablets, amitriptyline, ibuprofen, co codamol, i have neopathy in my foot due to diabetes i have asked to be reffered to see specialist but doctors keeps saying lets try something different. the pain is unbearable i honestly dont think i can take anymore it hurts to walk i used to be active but now moving is painful, i get numbness, tingling and a burning sensation in joints i asked doctor if it could be periphal neuropathy she says it could be but lets try this tablet first
"diabetic rh came back neg"
Huh? Please explain.
Are you seeing a doctor? What does he/she say? And what type of doctor - PCP, Neurologist, Psychologist/Psychiatrist, Endocrinologist? How are you controlling/managing your glucose levels? What diabetes medications are you taking? How often and when? You haven't given us much information to work with and we don't have crystals balls to see what you're thinking, so give us as much information as you can provide. Try not to use phrases that only you understand or use abbreviate sentences. Please post back with your diabetes concerns and we'll take it from there.
Huh? Please explain.
Are you seeing a doctor? What does he/she say? And what type of doctor - PCP, Neurologist, Psychologist/Psychiatrist, Endocrinologist? How are you controlling/managing your glucose levels? What diabetes medications are you taking? How often and when? You haven't given us much information to work with and we don't have crystals balls to see what you're thinking, so give us as much information as you can provide. Try not to use phrases that only you understand or use abbreviate sentences. Please post back with your diabetes concerns and we'll take it from there.
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Are you taking any medications beyond what you have posted? You mention insulin and Victoza as two separate medications. True or not true? Did you start any new medication/s 6 mos ago? Increase any medication/s 6 mos ago? And go easy on the Ibuprofen, it is extremely hard on the liver.
To treat your diabetes it would be in your best interest to seek out an Endocrinologist, a doctor who specializes in the treatment and care of the endocrine system - diabetes, thyroid, pancreas etc. Have your thyroid and pancreas tested. If the thyroid is misfiring it will disrupt pancreas insulin production. Test your pancreas for how well it produces insulin. Both are simple blood tests. He/she will look hard at your current medications and dosage. Discuss what you can do to lower the dose.
Ask for a referral to a diabetes nutritionist to get educated on proper nutrition, weight loss if necessary, and types of in-home exercise programs. The latter may require seeing someone else. All are important with controlling and managing your glucose levels.
Locate a Neurologist that specializes in peripheral Neuropathy [not all do]. Also a pain management specialist will help greatly. They have natural non-medication ways of dealing with pain.
A doctor to consult on your arthritic condition is an Rheumatologist and possibly an Orthopedist.
But most important of all fire your experimenting doctor. Write down all your medications, supplements including aspirin and ibuprofen, the dose you take and when, and present it to your "new" doctor/s.
Good luck.