Replied By Om (Hope BC, Canada) on 07/15/2013
Reham from Cairo - C. I have had severe pains as described for quite a while but since I started taking high doses of vitamin C to body tolerance, I am free of pain. If you experience diarrhea, cut back. Hydrotherapy just before bed by water treading in a high bucket of cold water is also very good for cramps and excellent for blood circulation, especially for diabetes.
People also use alpha lipoic acid. It is expensive and depletes some vitamins. I have opted for the above regimen with very good results. Hope this helps. Om
Replied By Me (Here, USA) on 07/16/2013
Hello, I have heard very good things about alpha lipoic acid (ALA) for diabetic neuropathy. It is a natural supplement. You may want to look into that. Diabetes runs in my family, so I keep up on it.... And know what a terrible effect it can have on ones quality of life. Wishing you the best.Replied By Suheir Kilani (Anaheim, Ca) on 03/05/2014
Keeping blood sugar levels as constant as possible help the brain stay supplied with the appropriate amount of glucose to regulate the messages from neurotransmitters. It is necessary that blood glucose levels do not go either too high or too low. Memory is yet another reason to comply with any diabetes regulating routine you are on.Replied By Nena (Oklahoma) on 06/10/2016
Hi Om from Hope BC, Canada, In your post of 07/15/2013 you said: "People also use alpha lipoic acid. It is expensive and depletes some vitamins." What vitamins does it deplete?Replied By Lotte B (Missoula, Mt) on 09/22/2018
Forgot to mention I have found temporary relief by soaking feet in cold water with 2 cups of magnesium chloride ( I tried mag sulfate-not effective). Recently started using magnesium oil gel and it gives longer relief...again not a cure so far. I will find a deeper bucket to soak in...thanks.