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Donna M · 08-23-2012, 10:44 PM

I've had Type II diabetes for about 7 years now. I assume these pinprick sensations I experience fall under the category of neuropathy. I just can't stand them anymore! I get 'pricked' about every 15-30 seconds, day & night. I get them all over my body. They hurt & itch at the same time, and I have to rub/scratch the area to make it stop. Other times they feel more like sudden bee stings, and I literally jump or jerk the affected limb.

How are people supposed to get to sleep at night when they're getting stuck with pins?? Who can doze off under those circumstances??

I experience other neuropathy symptoms, also, which aren't fun, but at least they don't occur a thousand times a day. If anyone has any suggestions on how to find relief from these pinpricks, I would greatly appreciate it. Please, I can't take it much more!

Thanks,
Donna M.

08-23-2012, 10:44 PM	#1
Donna M Junior Member (female) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bel Air Maryland Posts: 22	Need help w/pinprick sensations pls!! I've had Type II diabetes for about 7 years now. I assume these pinprick sensations I experience fall under the category of neuropathy. I just can't stand them anymore! I get 'pricked' about every 15-30 seconds, day & night. I get them all over my body. They hurt & itch at the same time, and I have to rub/scratch the area to make it stop. Other times they feel more like sudden bee stings, and I literally jump or jerk the affected limb. How are people supposed to get to sleep at night when they're getting stuck with pins?? Who can doze off under those circumstances?? I experience other neuropathy symptoms, also, which aren't fun, but at least they don't occur a thousand times a day. If anyone has any suggestions on how to find relief from these pinpricks, I would greatly appreciate it. Please, I can't take it much more! Thanks, Donna M.