One of the most common complications of diabetes is neuropathy (nerve damage). When it affects the feet, it can feel like stepping on dozens of thumbtacks with painful tingling and burning. It can lead to numbness and reduced ability to feel pain or temperature changes. In more severe cases, symptoms include issues with digestion, bladder control, and heart rate.
Neuropathy results from damage to the tiny vessels that carry blood to the nerves, as well as damage to the nerves themselves. The most commonly prescribed drug for diabetic neuropathy is Lyrica. This drug is not with potential side effects. Here are just some of them:
- Hemangiosarcoma (blood vessel cancer)
- Kidney disease
- Low platelet count
- Abnormal heart rhythms
- Weight gain
- Severe ankle edema (swelling)
- Life-threatening angioedema (swelling of the throat and face severe enough to inhibit breathing)
- Retinal atrophy, corneal inflammation and calcification, and macular degeneration leading to blindness
Comments: Fortunately, there are effective, natural solutions for diabetic neuropathy. Some of these include carnitine, lipoic acid, and vitamin E. If you or someone you love is suffering from neuropathy, please have them consult with a doctor trained in metabolic and nutritional medicine.
