Extremity pains caused by Diabetes?

[TeresaMay]

The soles of my feet are very painful and my fingers are also sore, I have difficulty operating switches and opening bubble packs of medication. Could this be due to diabetes?

[Saoirse2016]

Neuropathy can be caused by diabetes. Or by vitamin B12 deficiency. Ask your doctor, or diabetes team

[Southeastgirl in reply to Saoirse2016]

Yes, I think so too. I have pains in my hands but it's carpal tunnel which also is common being a person that has Diabetes. I don't have foot problems so that is why I'm guessing Neuropathy.

[Saoirse2016 in reply to Southeastgirl]

I've been tested and told 6 (yes six) times that I have neuropathy in my feet, the doctor isn't doing anything about it 😔

[Southeastgirl in reply to Saoirse2016]

Is there anything that can be done for it? I was under the impression that there isn't anything apart from pain meds🤷‍♀️

[Saoirse2016 in reply to Southeastgirl]

vitamin B12 injections, which I was getting before Covid lockdowns. I'm going to try asking for them again as I'm suffering quite badly from B12 deficiency 😢

[Southeastgirl in reply to Saoirse2016]

Ahh...I hope you can get some 💕

[Southeastgirl in reply to Southeastgirl]

Anything to help 🤗

[Saoirse2016 in reply to Southeastgirl]

Thanks, I've gotten some good tips on this site about ordering online etc! xx

[Cattledog]

Sorry, just seen this post. Re your Vit B12 deficiency have you been tested for Pernicious Anaemia?