Re: leg pain (was: more on carbs)

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Dawn wrote:

<< What type of meds would cause your legs to hurt???? Since I have been on

Glipizide, which is about 3 months, my legs have been achy at night....could

it be the meds? >>

Legs can hurt from several causes related to diabetes. It could be low

electrolytes, intermittent claudication, diabetic neuropathy, etc. Tell us

whether it hurts more when you hang your legs down over the side of the bed

and sit up, whether it hurts more lying down, whether it hurts more when you

walk a bit.

It could be dehydration. Are you drinking 2 quarts of water daily?

Susie

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Dawn wrote:

<< Susie, My legs only hurt when I lie down....It's like an ache, but if I

elevate them, then it subsudes enough to fall asleep....Never hurts when I

walk....Come to think of it, sometimes they ache when I sit up. >>

Dawn, the things I would investigate are phlebitis (pain lessens when the

legs are elevated) and diabetic neuropathy. Your awareness of how and when

the pain occurs will help you and your doctor diagnose it. You can also find

plenty of info on the internet.

Susie

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Dawn wrote:

<< Susie, My legs only hurt when I lie down....It's like an ache, but if I

elevate them, then it subsudes enough to fall asleep....Never hurts when I

walk....Come to think of it, sometimes they ache when I sit up. >>

Dawn, the things I would investigate are phlebitis (pain lessens when the

legs are elevated) and diabetic neuropathy. Your awareness of how and when

the pain occurs will help you and your doctor diagnose it. You can also find

plenty of info on the internet.

Susie

[Guest guest]

Dawn wrote:

<< Susie, My legs only hurt when I lie down....It's like an ache, but if I

elevate them, then it subsudes enough to fall asleep....Never hurts when I

walk....Come to think of it, sometimes they ache when I sit up. >>

Dawn, the things I would investigate are phlebitis (pain lessens when the

legs are elevated) and diabetic neuropathy. Your awareness of how and when

the pain occurs will help you and your doctor diagnose it. You can also find

plenty of info on the internet.

Susie

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As usual, I'm way behind on emails.

Another cause of leg pain is lymphedema, which, according to literature from

my hubby's Dr's office is:

" ...an accumulation of protein enriched fluid in a limb or body

part...........(it) can be a congenital condition, or can result from venous

insuffiencies, typically in the legs. Once it develops, lymphedema is a

lifelong, but manageable, condition. "

Since my husband has had phlebitis for years, his worsening leg pain was not

taken seriously by his PCP or endo. It was his podiatrist who correctly dxed

this condition and is managing his condition. Wrapping, compression hosiery

and physical therapy are all therapies that help control this condition.

Carol T

[Guest guest]

As usual, I'm way behind on emails.

Another cause of leg pain is lymphedema, which, according to literature from

my hubby's Dr's office is:

" ...an accumulation of protein enriched fluid in a limb or body

part...........(it) can be a congenital condition, or can result from venous

insuffiencies, typically in the legs. Once it develops, lymphedema is a

lifelong, but manageable, condition. "

Since my husband has had phlebitis for years, his worsening leg pain was not

taken seriously by his PCP or endo. It was his podiatrist who correctly dxed

this condition and is managing his condition. Wrapping, compression hosiery

and physical therapy are all therapies that help control this condition.

Carol T