- John Ferman Re: Digest Number 538 ... We noticed that, John, but never mind.... better than not at all. C. ... Hi Dal, I've been around all the time, reading...
I am a new member and would like very much to talk to other type II. I have been a type II for 11 years and am experiencing a problem in my foot due to a...
Morning Rebecca, I am a type two, but I am afraid that I can't help you with advice except get to your doctor, that is nothing to mess with.. Take care and...
I am not sure what we can do to help. I would guess you have been to the doctor. What specifically is it you want to know? Carole in WI ... From: "Carmen...
I have been and am still seeing doctor. I ended up with an infection because my injury involved an open wound. I have had my foot xrayed twice with no sign of...
This is such a technical question that anyone would have trouble answering it, but I think it depends on whether you already had some neuropathy in your feet?...
Does anyone suggest I ask doctor who is gp to send me to specialist. and no I have not had problems with foot before. My feet are normally very sensitive. ... ...
Rebecca, if your doctor is a GP AKA general practitioner, then I would strongly suggest being sent to a specialist, My doctor is a GP and God love him, he does...
I would definitely ask to see an endocrinologist if you haven't already. I think it should be okay to simply say you are worried and would like the endo's...
Is the wound still open ? If it is it needs to be treated properly ? You said you had an infection bc of the wound , how was that treated ? Are they sure the...
The wound is healing. I spent 4 days of iv of antibiotics + several days of oral antibiotics. My problem is the swelling and the inability to walk normally....
A good doctor shouldn't be unwilling to give you a referral. It sounds like you had a decent infection, it may simply be a matter of time before the swelling...
If you were recently diagnosed, it is possible that your feet have some neuropathy, which will slow the healing down. Neuropathy can be partially or completely...
Rebecca, If you have an open wound I wouldn't but anything on it except exactly what the doctor says. You previously had an infection. You may or may not have...
Healing is not necessarily just about the neuropathy but how good the person's circulation is. Sometimes diabetics develop circulatory problems with or without...
Hi Cynthia, Glad you are doing better. It sounds like this Gladular Fever has given you a rough way to go! The Vasotec is an A.C.E. Inhibitor which is said to...
Enaparil is the generic for vasotec. My insurance company made me switch from vasotec because of the price. I have been taking vasotec for a number of years...
Thank you both, Dal and Fran for the info on this Vasotec stuff. I will ask, if I remember next time I need to speak to him or in January, but I feel sure that...
Wow ! I must have missed something, I thought you were taking Vasotec. Sounds like you have a full plate and you are keeping on top of things. Take care. ...
Hi there, Enalapril is the generic for Vasotec, yes. It seems most don't get the Chem studies run but once a year of which I am one :-) I get so sick of ...
I guess it varies by doctor. I don't know if he is specifically checking on my potassium, but for me I get some sort of bloods every three months. In ...
Hi Cynthia, I love the chatter!!! It seems we don't have enough on this list. It's so quiet lately!! B-ball practice went well tonite. I did find out, ...
Hi Frannie, I honestly try to avoid my Dr. lol. It seems like everytime I go in, I end up sick or something and having to see him again. The longer I stay...
Yeah I have avoided my doctor too. He's pretty slick though. He won't just automatically renew certain prescriptions. He is wise to my tactics.Once when he...
I look forward to my tests, as my numbers are always excellent and I like to brag about it. :) But now that my numbers are wonderful, the doctor no longer...
Hi Fran, I admit that from day one of diagnosis, I have blamed myself. All the if's hit me at once, IF i would have done this, IF i wouldnt have done that etc....