Diabetic neuropathy

[Ayurvij]

I have type 2 diabetes for thirty years but was put on metformin an year ago.

I have no pain in legs etc but have sensitive to touch pain in chest muscles. Flashing pain comes and goes every few minutes. I am on 150mg pregabalin twice a day with not much difference. Any tips to reduce pain or cure...

Thank you.

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mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...

This might help. There are also a couple of diabetes forums on HealthUnlocked.

[Ayurvij in reply to Hidden]

Thank you.

[Tickerprobs in reply to Hidden]

Cheers

[Tickerprobs]

Hia Ayu...I’m afraid I don’t know what can be done for the chest pain’s SORRY but why were you prescribed metformin❓

[Ayurvij]

Was Put on metformin as was unable to control diabetes with diet only. Chest pain is muscles and skin pain due to diabetic neuropathy ..

[The_Lord_is_with_Us]

First, clean up your diet. Eat low glycemic ... less refined carbs ... more protein and good fats. Try a couple 24 to 36 hour fasts a week. This burns up excess glucose in body.

Then, there are lots of supplements that heal diabetic nerve damage ... and sometimes get total nerve regeneration.

NerveRenew is popular and sometimes it resolves pain, but takes 4 months to work (although some people get immediate relief). Chromium supplement, cinnamon tea or supplement, R Lipoic Acid, and Benfotiamine supplements combat it. L-Histidine, Lion's Mane Mushroom, and L-proline regenerate the nerves. Some people say Amla powder reduces the pain and burning of diabetic nerve damage.

Good Luck!

[Ayurvij in reply to The_Lord_is_with_Us]

Thank youVery good suggestions there, will review my diet and will consider fasting. Thanks again.