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Thank you Jazzi, i so understand your reference to electric shocks and burning feelings. I will look into Pregagablin and what it could do for me.

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That is interesting to know Aysa,, ive been told the same about the original case of my current predicament. 13 months since i left hospital and im still not healed.]

I put this down to being diabetic, and so a poor healer.

TY for your input

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Damaged nerve endings will not heal Nom, they will only become worse with Diabetes.
There is no 'cure' just pain relief and containment.

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I also think the same way as Malcolm, it will never get better, I have had it for many years now and have spoken many times to my GP and nothing helps.

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I was told many years ago that I'd got P N, but have never had any pain with it. I have it in my feet and up as far as my knees, but I still feel my feet. just recently it's been like I'm walking or standing on a ship gently swaying to and fro.
I saw a GP who just said I had a good pulse, and my coordination was good, because with my eyes closed I could tell when she put my big toe up or down. And she said that it might stop any time.
I have very mild diabetes, no medication, just diet controlled, and it's never been suggested that I take any medication for the P N

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Thanks folks, good description of my symptoms Janie , ive just spent an hour on the phone to 111and 10minites to a GP, recommendation hospital or clinic for tests but ive said will contact the GP tomorrow after sleeping on it.

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The very best of luck with it all Nom

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Good luck with your GP today Nom.

I have been given many test, including electric shocks with needles all over my legs and still they can't cure it, they did give me Muscle relaxing pills, but they didn't do much either, I think its something we will all have to put up with.

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Also Nom, get your GP to give you a blood test for Vit. D and Vit. B12 deficiency as most of the time this is the cause of the problem, I have a deficiency in Vit. D and am now on supplements from my GP and it has helped a lot.

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Thanks Susie, just about to have my breakfast then pack a bag in case im going to hospital, B12 could be a problem, i believe Metformin can strip it from your system.

If i have got to go anywhere i would prefer to go to hospital straight from home.