Feet tingling not diabetic

[b_pippy]

I am a healthy 22 year old woman, I eat very healthy and exercise every day.  I am not overweight (120 lbs.) and I have never had any serious health problems in my entire life.  About 2 months ago I started getting a strong, painful tingling in the bottom of my feet whenever I would cough, sneeze, laugh, stretch, take a deep breath or other movements. I've checked everywhere for information about this symptom and the only answer I've had is diabetes.  I have no other symptoms of diabetes and am on no medications other than an oral contraceptive.  Could there be anything else other that diabetes that could be making my feet tingle like this?  I would really like to know before I see a physician.  Any information about this would be great.  Thank you.

[JDRF-Team-gg]

Hey B_Pippy!  You should know that we're not medical professionals, just volunteers with experience in dealing with type 1 diabetes, so any information you obtain from this website should be verified with a healthcare professional.  Have you had blood work done to check your blood glucose level?  Have you seen a podiatrist?  These are the places that, in my opinion, you should start.  There are many different things that this could be.  I happen to work for a podiatrist and I've heard many of his patient's come in with this complaint and not all of them have diabetes, so don't jump to any conclusions or assume anything...if you've had these symptoms for the last two months, it's time to seek medical advice.  Good luck to you!

[JDRF Team SGG]

I agree with the previous advice. It doesn't sound diabetes-related to me, for you don't mention any other typical symptoms of diabetes, and if you had been diabetic long enough for the nerves in your legs to be affected, you surely would have the typical symptoms of diabetes: thirst, fatigue and weight loss. Your problem could be some other neurological problem, and so I would advise you to see your doctor and make sure that you mention that this sensation happens when you sneeze, laugh, etc. so he knows what triggers the sensation. And if the nerves are OK, you may indeed need to see a podiatrist to see if something specific in the feet needs to be treated. We do wish you the very best!