My Aunt says I need to be checked for Neuropathy and Diabetes

[pansiesforme]

I woke up with a headache today and it sort of went away earlier.  Now it is back.  Then when I was making the bed early this afternoon, when I was standing, it was like my legs were full-had the sensation like they were but they weren't swollen but red, then cold like I'm talking about.  When I stand up now I have that numbness/tingling, and a rug burn type sensation.

My legs got SOOO cold it's like they burn.  I laid down on the couch to see if I could make them feel better.  Sweety came home and put electric blanket on them for me.  They  still don't feel too good-still cold
It's like I have them on ice.  They feel, since I brought them up a tad, just weird.  It's like they are frostbitten.  

[WaveRider]

Two things came to mind after reading your last post, pansiesforme. One is having a hypothyroid, a low or under-active thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism is known to cause cold feet/legs. A simple TSH test can check for this. The other is circulation problems.

While you're waiting you might think about posting on both MH Thyroid Disorder forums. Also, be sure to write down all medications and supplements you take then hand the list over to your doctor for review.

Lastly, diabetic neuropathy is not inherited, it is self created. Be sure to tighten up your glucose control and management by making those necessary lifestyle changes.

[pansiesforme]

Thank you for the info!

I'll certainly check into that!

[pansiesforme]

Thank you for replying.

I do have both in my dad's family-diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.  I have a dr appointment scheduled for Feb 7 as I am a new patient there so have to wait.  I don't sit long in one position, in fact I no longer sit at my desk but lay with my legs up on the couch.  I don't have swelling and that's what's so weird.  I feel like they are full but they aren't.  It's just plain weird.  As for the ice, they're already so cold I feel like they are burned.  It's really just very weird.

[tombcx]

Hi there,
If you wanna know if you are a diabetic or not. To me the easiest  and inexpensive way is to buy a self-test kit for diabetes called A1C Now, made by Bayer, available at Wal-mart or Walgreens for about $25 USD. I use this brand many times and find them VERY accurate and reliable.
To see a regular  medical practionner aka  regular doctor for  diabetes diagnosis is a waste of time and money because most of them know very little  about diabetes. Period, This is just my own opinion. Good luck

[WaveRider]

Something of your nature needs hands-on medical examination. It can be diabetes, peripheral neuropathy or from numerous other causes. Get off the computer and go see a doctor asap. BTW, neuropathy can lead to amputation.

In the meantime try not to sit for too long in one position. Elevate your feet above the level of your heart at the first indication of swelling. Use ice for 20 minutes to reduce swelling too. Good luck