I have had peripheral neuropathy, non- diabetic since 2005. I have bilateral nerve loss in upper and lower extremities, and pain and numbness . I have numbness basically from clavicles downward. Is there any support groups I can contact. I no longer drive, due to loss of sensation in feet and balance problems.
Hi, Thanks for writing in. Your nerves have been affected by diabetic neuropathy which is a condition seen in many people having diabetes for years. At first, you must make sure that you do not suffer from conditions arising due to reduced amounts of vitamin B 12. Taking metformin which is an oral glucose lowering Chat Doctor.  Adding supplements might help. Diabetic neuropathy also requires medications to treat pain which include gabapentin, pregabalin and carbamazepine which are prescribed for nerve pain. Since you have numbness, you should also check your feet regularly for any non-healing wounds and get treated on time. Diabetics with neuropathy often do not realize wounds on their feet and this can also get serious.