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On Sat Nov 29 21:25:38 2003 Squats () said:
To 19:39:13 November 21, It
seems to go with the territory that Diabetes is blamed for virtually everything
that goes wrong. Concerns such as nutrition, blood sugar control, activity (or
lack thereof!) should also be addressed. However, even with close to perfect
control, problems develop!
On Wed Nov 26 18:04:31 2003 Sam () said:
Greetings to all & have a Happy
Thanksgiving.
On Mon Nov 24 18:58:42 2003 Diabetes and Your Joints
(http://clinical.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/full/19/3/136) said:
Diabetes and Your Joints Diabetes can cause changes in your musculoskeletal
system, which is the term for your muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and
tendons. These changes can cause numerous conditions that may affect your
fingers, hands, wrists, shoulders, neck, spine, or feet. Symptoms of
diabetes-related musculoskeletal problems include muscle pain, joint pain or
stiffness, lessened ability to move your joints, joint swelling, deformities,
and a "pins and needles" sensation in the arms or legs. Some musculoskeletal
problems are unique to diabetes. Others also affect people without diabetes. For
instance, diabetes can cause skin changes such as thickening, tightness, or
nodules under the skin, particularly in the hands. Carpal tunnel syndrome is
frequently seen in people with diabetes, as is trigger finger (a catching or
locking of the fingers), although these conditions are commonly seen in people
without diabetes, as well. The shoulder joint may also be affected in diabetes.
And, of course, the feet are susceptible to problems caused by diabetes. Most of
these conditions can be successfully treated with anti-inflammatory medications,
steroid injections, or other therapies. It is important to mention any troubling
symptoms to your doctor. Ask yourself the following questions, which address
some of the more frequent symptoms people have when diabetes affects their
muscles, ligaments, tendons, or joints. If you answer "yes" to any, consult your
doctor. • Do you have stiffness in your hands that affects your ability to move
or use them? • Do your fingers get "locked" in certain positions? • Do you have
numbness or tingling in your hands, arms, or legs? • Do you have stiffness or
decreased motion in your shoulders? • Do you have muscle pain or swelling?
Footnotes Permission is granted to reproduce this material for nonprofit
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On Mon Nov 24 17:12:29 2003 () said:
Nodules on the hands and feet sounds
like rheumatoid arthritis I work with someone who has this. For years they
thought they had a bunion on their foot and after more symtoms showed up found
out that was the problem, it was a rh nodule. check on it
On Mon Nov 24 16:31:09 2003 TOM kinney (tkinneybk@charter.net) said:
Sam,
need your addreess and phone
On Sun Nov 23 19:33:35 2003 Papabear - Herb () said:
John is awake and
alert. He is talking although he is having a very difficult time making himself
understood with the left side of his body paralyzed. He is eating some and even
told a couple of jokes. You old timers are familiar with his sense of humour. I
will try and keep you guys posted on his condition. Papabear
On Sun Nov 23 14:56:41 2003 P. Sayers (tpsayers@yahoo.com) said:
I am an
insulin dependent diabetic (type 2) of 10 years. Occasionally I experience
painful nodules on the tendons in my arches and in the palms and tendons along
my fingers. My physician tells me that it is from diabetes and not caused by
sarcoidosis which I also have. What is the cause of these painful nodules?
On Fri Nov 21 19:39:13 2003 () said:
Is there anything that this DISEASE
doesn't cause?
On Fri Nov 21 11:31:26 2003 Papabear - Herb () said:
I haven't posted here
in forever. Just thought I would let you guys know that one of the old timers
from here is very-very ill. John Vandermeer is in the hospital. He has had a
stroke and the whole left side of his body is paralyzed. Those of you who know
John will understand when I say that his greatest concern is that he can't
remember any of the classical music he loved so to play on the piano. I know
some of you had disagreements with John. Please don't attack or berate him now.
Herb
On Thu Nov 20 20:24:38 2003 Sam () said:
Denise: Do you want info. on type 1
or 2 diabetes? Be glad to help on type 1.
On Wed Nov 19 17:59:10 2003 Amy () said:
I have terrible shoulder pain. They
grind and make noise and it's hard to move them sometimes. My neck is also very
painful. I just creams on it and when it gets to bad I get a shot. But they
raise the blood sugar and don't help me much. I was told that I have
fibromyalgia but I'm not convinced that that's what my problems are.
On Wed Nov 19 15:11:54 2003 apple annie (x) said:
I've been cleaning out
some files and found some information I had printed from this site in 1999
concerning stiff or painful shoulders in diabetics. Is anyone else experiencing
this shoulder difficulty, and have you discussed it with your doctor ? The
person who had posted the information indicated the joint condition was very
much related to the diabetes. I'm curious as to whether there is a medical link
between the two conditions.
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