Question:
DOES WLS HELP W/ NEUROPATHY (burning feet?)
As a complication of my diabetes, I have bad burning pain in my feet (peripheral neuropathy). Has anyone else had this and seen any improvement after surgery? — duane B. (posted on April 30, 2003)
April 30, 2003
I am also pre-op and have neuropathy in my feet, and I was wondering the
same thing, I could not really find a answer when I went to the library of
past questions. So I will be checking back to see if you get some answers.
I think that it may tend to go away atleast some, because your diabetes in
most cases goes away or goes into recession. My doctor could not answer
that question either, so I am sorry I could not help you. My blood sugars
are under control now and it seems like the neuropathy has gotten better,
not gone, but better, so I can only hope that it will be better when I do
not have a blood sugar problem.
— cindy
April 30, 2003
I have Type 1 diabetes and have had neuropathy for many years. Mine is
somewhat improved, but I think it's mostly because my feet aren't so
swollen all the time. Not having all that pressure on my feet from shoes
that are too tight has helped a bit. Unfortunately, nerves don't
re-generate, so once they're damaged, that damage can't be repaired.
— garw
April 30, 2003
nerve damage is permanent damage, it wont get better, but it wont get worse
either and might feel better due to the less weight on them and the lack of
swelling and they better circulation, and the way you feel overall
better!!!
— janetc00
April 30, 2003
I'm 7 mos out and have lost 66 lbs and mine has improved greatly. I've not
realized it until reading your question and thinking about it. But, no more
burning nor tingling in my feet. My last A1C was 5.7 Since surgery, I've
not had to take any diabetic medications.
Thanks for the question... you've made my day !!
— Gail B.
May 1, 2003
I'm 11 weeks postop, down 60 lbs, and the tingling/numbness/burning in my
feet has decreased a great deal. The major change has been the lack of
burning. I still have some numbness but not nearly as bad as pre-op.
Diane
— Diane M.
May 1, 2003
I am 1 1/2 yrs post op and my neuropathy went away COMPLETELY at about 5
mos post op...I can stay on my feet for 18 hrs straight and have no
complications with my feet that I had before....How wonderful, I can shop
all day in heels and never sit down :)
— Joi G.
May 1, 2003
I am a diabetes researcher, who has done some work in neuropathy. Nerve
damage is permanent but when you have diabetes you can have symptoms before
permanent nerve damage is done. So, there can be improvement after the
surgery if some or all of your symptoms are still in the reversible stage.
If you have type 1 diabetes or have had neuropathy for a long time it may
not improve greatly.
— Heather S.
May 1, 2003
I am a diabetes researcher, who has done some work in neuropathy. Nerve
damage is permanent but when you have diabetes you can have symptoms before
permanent nerve damage is done. So, there can be improvement after the
surgery if some or all of your symptoms are still in the reversible stage.
If you have type 1 diabetes or have had neuropathy for a long time it may
not improve greatly.
— Heather S.
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