Anyone else (diabetics) have severe numbness/tingling in only one foot?
justr asked:
I discovered I am diabetic (type 2) nearly 3 years ago after seeing my doctor about severe tingling and numbness in my left foot. We think we (luckily) caught the diabetes early, and I can control glucose levels well with pills and diet/exercise (lifestyle) changes. That said, the tingling and numbness has remaining at the same level over the last few years, not getting worse or better.
It is a bit puzzling (to me and my doctor) as diabetic neuropathy usually is distributed evenly between both feet and/or hands… and mine was and is still highly focused in one foot.
I’ve been to a neurologist on my doctor’s advice and after some testing, and two CAT scans, over a number of visits he confirms this neuropathy, but is at somewhat of a loss for a cause. His best guess is that an old injury may have led to this condition… as an aside, I did play football in college and did have a fairly severe ankle sprain on this foot .
I’m curious if anyone can relate?
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March 20th, 2010 01:26
i have it in my left foot and my fingers. severly. thats why sometimes i have alot of typos. i have diabetis also. i am controlling with pills. my friend has numbness in his left foot also caused by diabetis. but i also have arthritus in my entire back bone and several discs gone in my spine. so some of it couod be this. merry christmas.
March 21st, 2010 07:27
you can have tarsal tunnel syndrome same as carpal but in your foot?? or a nueroma? on the 3 or 4 th metatarsal joint? I worked on my feet for 30 yrs and have the same problem but no diabetes?3 toes on right, half of foot on left? but I have disc and hip degeneration that causes a lot of continuing problems and dr says it could be weight? or arches falling?my gait is off as 1 foot hits earlier than other? thats what we are working now?? good luck ,hope yu find out? I wish I could!!
March 23rd, 2010 00:14
I have d.n. in the form of a frozen shoulder which is common in diabetes. I have not been told that the neurop. will always be bilateral. I was told that in some cases this f.s will go away in about 4 years! I have been to the specialist, etc. I had an auto accident several years ago that may have compromised my right side. I hope you can protect your foot from bumps and scrapes, that is the real danger, and be sure to check it daily for any discolorations, etc. I was up all night with this R. shoulder so I can relate. Best of luck to you!!
March 25th, 2010 00:28
i have tingling,burning and numbness in my left foot mostly.it gets worse at night.no rest for the weary,i guess.i am type2 diabetic taking metformin pill in the evening at dinner.i take paquenil twice a day.i was told if i get sugar levels under control it would go away.NOT.suggestions please.i am very tired from not getting enough rest.thanks to all.