Hi Debbie,
               I have been to my docs since I sent my email in and it appears Iam  pre-diabetic which is strange since all the information {which isnt alot} I have read is that PN doesnt happen for quite a few years AFTER being diagnosed with diabetes,mine leads to a diagnosis of diabetes lol.
                                                   I find hot showers work a treat if I have one just as Iam going to bed but I HAVE to go to bed IMEDIATELY after the shower which can be difficult with four children and just me.
                                                                          PN affects me heaps,I can no longer stand for very long without extreme pain {I brought a dishwasher last year because of this} which makes going anywhere difficult and getting my legs to work how I want doesnt always happen.I have been getting alot of deep muscle pain that just wont quit,nothing unbearable yet but getting worse.I have had pins and needles now for three years which started in my feet and has progressed now to my waist although most of the time its not painful Iam sick to death of it.But tonight the pain is incredible tonight for some reason.
              Iam currently taking tegretol and over the counter pain killers when needed,Iam not receiving any theraphy or any other treatment,most of the time I just grin and bear it as my children need me,especially my youngest who is Autistic and intellectually impaired.My older children have been great,helping more around the house,my eldest daughter {14} now cooks dinner every night and all older children go to the shop for me.Iam hoping to get a car eventually so that I can take my children places as right now we dont go anywhere.
             Sorry I have blabbed on and on please take care.

*hugz*
Karyn                    

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