I am a diabetic and have nerve problems with my big toe.?

I have nerve pain on the top of my big toe (where the shoe bends) I have had cortisone shots and also bought a carbon insole. None of these helped. Any other suggestions? I also take Cymbalta and it hasn't helped either

I am a diabetic and have nerve problems with my big toe.?
Diabetic neuropathy is caused from damage to the nerves. These nerves are damaged by high glucose levels, once damaged they don't repair ( sometimes at all) nerves and nerve tissue regenerate very very slowly. There are specific medications that treat diabetic neuropathy such as baclofen, neurotin and lyrica. The most important thing is too keep blood glucose levels normal, prevent the damage. Since it has already occurred, I suggest that you keep your blood sugars at a more "normal" level and this will help some.You need to see a physician regarding your toe. This will make sure that there is no impaired blood flow, causing the pain. Diabetics with poor glucose control are at risk for developing circulation difficulties to their extremities ( lower limbs) the blood flow to you toe could be impaired thus causing the pain. This needs to be treated ASAP, this can be life threatening.
Reply:Get some loose comfortable shoes. Stay away from sugar.
Reply:These are very important questions. Preferably you see your doctor. Do like I do, I make a list of concerns, and on my next visit I present him with the questions. One of those questions ended up where I had to have leg surgery. See your doctor.
Reply:try to avoid wearing shoes.... always take care of your skin and not to wound it




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