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1. 
   jeremy c

   Yes it could be DN but you need to see your doctor and be tested for diabetes.

   October 14, 2009 3:39 pm | #1
2. 
   German Shepard

   It could be related to diabetes but only a Dr. can provide you with the proper test to determine what you are suffering from.
   If it is diabetic nueropathy, you can find some great treatment research at this website: http://lightandlaser.wordpress.com/2009/…

   October 14, 2009 3:40 pm | #2
3. 
   Think about it

   Neuropathy may show in a lot of diseases.
   Autoimmune disorders
   vascular disorders
   Metabolic disorders(diabetes)
   congenital diseases( Von Recklinghausen)
   Trauma
   Spinal disc disease
   Cancer
   Infection(viral, fungal, bacterial)
   Toxycity from metals, drugs and medications.
   You need to visit a PVT MD to have the correct examination, diagnosis and test for neuropathy.

   October 14, 2009 4:11 pm | #3
4. 
   KOVACZS

   Neuropathy is very painful, Yes it can come and go, but you haven’t been diagnosed with diabetes so I suggest you get another test If your Dr. says no, then ge anther doctor, I wish you well, Be blessd

   October 14, 2009 4:42 pm | #4
5. 
   Memere RN/BA

   Jeremy C,
   If you are not diagnosed with diabetes, it is not likely that you would have diabetic neuropathy because this condition develops over a longer period of time. Rather, you might be suffering from parasthesia which refers to a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, but can also occur in other parts of the body. The sensation, which happens without warning, is usually painless and described as tingling or numbness, skin crawling, or itching; – Or, like parasthesia, neuropathy is another possibility. This is a condition that occurs after peripheral nerve damage. Neuropathy may affect a single nerve or several. Symptoms depend on the type of nerve(s) affected (e.g., motor, sensory, autonomic) and where the nerve is located in the body. One or more types of nerve may be damaged. Muscle weakness, cramps, and spasms are associated with motor nerve damage. In some cases, there may be loss of balance and coordination. Sensory nerve damage can produce tingling, numbness, and pain. Pain associated with sensory nerve damage is variously described as – Sensation of wearing an invisible “glove” or “sock.” Burning, freezing, or electric-type shocks/feelings. Extreme sensitivity to touch. If the autonomic nerves are damaged, involuntary functions may be affected. Symptoms that can result from this type of damage include abnormal blood pressure and heart rate, reduced ability to perspire, constipation, bladder dysfunction – incontinence,- and sexual dysfunction.Some neuropathies develop suddenly; others progress slowly, even over a number of years. Severity varies among individuals and may vary in the same individual throughout the day – [and this is how you describe your symptoms]. Symptoms generally are more severe at night. Diabetic neuropathies are a family of nerve disorders caused by diabetes. People with diabetes can, over time, develop nerve damage throughout the body. Some people with nerve damage have no symptoms. Others may have symptoms such as pain, tingling, or numbness—loss of feeling—in the hands, arms, feet, and legs. Nerve problems can occur in every organ system, including the digestive tract, heart, and sex organs. There are four different classifications and they each affect different parts of the body in a different way. Peripheral neuropathy, the most common type of diabetic neuropathy, causes pain or loss of feeling in the toes, feet, legs, hands, and arms. Autonomic neuropathy causes changes in digestion, bowel and bladder function, sexual response, and perspiration. It can also affect the nerves that serve the heart and control blood pressure, as well as nerves in the lungs and eyes. Autonomic neuropathy can also cause hypoglycemia unawareness, a condition in which people no longer experience the warning symptoms of low blood glucose levels. Proximal neuropathy causes pain in the thighs, hips, or buttocks and leads to weakness in the legs. Focal neuropathy results in the sudden weakness of one nerve or a group of nerves, causing muscle weakness or pain. Any nerve in the body can be affected.
   ALL ANSWERS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED, IN ANY FORUM AND ESPECIALLY IN THIS ONE. – MANY ANSWERS ARE FLAWED.
   The information provided here should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.
   I add a link for details of diabetic neuropathy -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
   Diabetic_neuropathy
   one with details of Neuropathy -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
   Neuropathy
   and one with details of paresthesia –http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
   Paresthesia
   Hope this helps
   matador 89

   October 14, 2009 4:53 pm | #5