5 Things Every Diabetic Should Know

about Foot Pain

People with diabetes often develop symptoms of pain and muscle weakness, especially in the feet. Foot deformities and foot pain frequently result if symptoms are not promptly treated. If you are diabetic

and suffering with pain in your legs, feet or hands, you should

know:

#1: Your Pain is Most Likely a Result of a Problem with your Nerves.

Up to 60% of Diabetics will develop Neuropathy.

#2: The Problem Could

Involve Both the Small

Nerve Fibers and the Large

Fibers.1/3rd of patients with neuropathy have chronic nerve compressions of the large fibers. Excess glucose cause the nerves to swell and they become “entrapped” at certain places in the leg & foot.

#3: Numbness, Tingling, Pins & Needles… These are all Signs of

the Same Problem.

#4: Loss of Sensation Due to Nerve Damage Increase Your Risk For Ulcers and Even Amputation.

Pain can be a good thing. It can warn us when something is wrong. However, as neuropathyprogresses, you may lose so much nerve function that you experience numbness and no longer get the proper clues to tell you a problem is developing.

#5: Most Doctors Will Tell You The Only Treatment is Pain Meds.

The Good News

Nerve Decompressions can Help Restore Sensation and

Prevent Future Complications

Diabetic Patients expected rate of ulceration 15%

Patients having decompression with restoration of sensation rate of ulceration

0.3%

To Learn More about Neuropathy and Your Treatment Options:

www.usneuropathycenters.com