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Registered: 11-20-2001
Hi ,..new to this board...
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Mon, 02-18-2008 - 2:42am

HI...my name is Gabby.  I have been at ivillage since February 2000, but have never come to this board before.  I am a community leader at "Your Well-Being:Ages 43-59".  I Didn't sleep last night much at all. I have Neuropathy.  It causes me great pain  in my legs sometimes and last night and today is one of those times. It's a side affect of my diabetes unfortunately. Neuropathy seems to be my only side affect, but it is a very painful one to have.  I am type 2 and take actos for my diabetes.  

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 02-18-2008 - 7:18am

Hi Gabby and welcome to the board!


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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 02-18-2008 - 5:50pm

Hi Gabby,


Thanks for coming to visit us!! My name is Mary Frances and I am the other community leader for this board. I am a type 2 diabetic and a registered nurse. Any advise I may give is not a substitute for seeking medical advise from a health care practitioner of your choice.


How are you doing with controlling your diabetes? Do you know what your A1C reading is and when did you have it done the last time? How long have you been diabetic?


I am really sorry that you have developed neuropathy. But there is hope. It can be treated with medications and it does get better over time. It is important that you keep your blood sugar under good control. Also you need to be especially careful that you don't injure your feet and legs. Did your doctor talk to you about caring for your feet?


Please pull up a chair and join our conversation. We are here to support you as best we can.



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Community Leader
Registered: 11-20-2001
Tue, 02-19-2008 - 5:28am
Hi Cheryl and thanks. I am taking Cymbalta, it's for the neuropathy and for depression also.

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Registered: 11-20-2001
Tue, 02-19-2008 - 5:33am
Hi Mary Frances and thank you.

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