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Diabetes symptons but no diabetes?

A1C= 2.7
MRI Head and Neck nothing
neurologist, 2 diabetes doctors, 2 orthologist ok, EMG, Blood pressure to toes ok, blood flow to toes ok, Vitamin D ok, neck xray ok, lower colonoscopy ok, upper  whatever the name is like colonoscopy ok,cat-scam ok

Now
constipation always so given something I will have to use forever
Numbness or tingling started in toes, foot, legs, arms, off and on in face neck, slight half moon shape light every now and then but does not effect the vision (may not have anything to do with problem).
No pain

Doctor all believe that these problems are coming from the onset of diabetes but my blood sugars are fine and aic 2.7

I cannot be the first person with this but my doctors have stopped considering any other test or possible problems as they feel it is diabetes onset but agree I do not have diabetes or blood sugar problems.

Any idears
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Thanks will go over all of this with my neurologist again. MS, Lyme, b12 ruled out. I do have a neurologist, 2 endocrinologist, 2 orthopedic, and one family.
MS ruled out, I am 64. Nerves in neck showed no problem. MRI, xray.
EMG was ok. Blood flow and nerve test to toes ok.Do not drink or smoke.
Regular exercise and diet were discussed and ok.

I will go over all of your suggestions with the neurologist and family doctor again. The family doctor is following up on every doctor and result to ensure they are trying everything.

You have brought up some good possibilities. My family doctor cares about ALL suggestion. Sometime Doctor don't like patients suggestion so this post will be printed.

Thanks again. You help is highly appreciated.
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Hi!
The sensations of pins and tingling (needles) or paresthesia are generally due to peripheral neuropathies or vascular pathologies. Hence peripheral vascular pathologies like deep vein thrombosis have to be ruled out either by angiograms or by dopplar studies. There are several causes for peripheral neuroptahies including diabetes, hypothyroidism, chronic involvement of liver or kidney, chronic alcohol use etc. Hypoparathyroidism too should be looked into apart from hypothyroidism. Neck strain, spondylotic changes in cervical vertebrae, bone disease or bad posture should be looked into. Nerve infections as in lyme’s disease too should be investigated. Nerve conduction studies should be done along with blood tests for above mentioned disorders. Vitamin B12 deficiency too should be looked into. Multiple sclerosis is another possibility but less likely in your case.  
I know your doctors feel it is diabetes, but with normal A1C, it is less likely. Discuss these possibilities. Also, conditions like hypothyroidism and diabetes can cause constipation too. Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
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