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Aches and Pains

Yesterday, my blood sugar was quite elevated after a physical therapy session that left me in pain. Could the inflammation and pain have contributed to my high blood sugar?

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I have type 1 diabetes for over 10 years and also have had RSD for over two years now. I have tried numerous drugs and the spinal cord stimulator which failed to work on the RSD pain. I am hoping to take one more try of a continuous epidural pumps for four days which worked a year and a half ago. Should I be considering the permanent epidural pump?

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I have been having recurrent sharp pain in my kidney or stomach area when my blood sugar is high. The doctor suspects an ulcer. If so, why would I have pain in the kidney area?

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My daughter has been suffering from migraines for a while. Are they related to her diabetes?

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My teen son has type 1 and a thyroid disorder. He has been having migraines. Three doctors have run tests and cannot eliminate them. Are they diabetes related? Do you have any suggestions about other tests to run?

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Are type 1 diabetics more prone to bladder infections, even in young men? Will tighter control help prevent this from happening? If they are more prone,”why?”

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For the past six months, my young son has exhibited what appear to be signs of gastroparesis. He has previously tested negative for celiac. Do you have any ideas about what his stomach issue could be?

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Since an intestinal virus around Christmas, my son has continued to have loose stools and nausea/vomiting. Tests have been inconclusive. What do you think could be going on?

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My daughter has had type 1 for nine years. She has been complaining of ankle pain. Her ankles, fingers and face look puffy. Could it be her shoes? At 11, is she too young for kidney problems and neuropathy?

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Since diagnosis seven years ago, my son has had problems with incontinence and belly. Then, his foot was painful. Is it neuropathy? His most recent A1c was his highest, 9.2.

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