VickieLynn
06-06-2007, 03:13 PM
hello......NEW HERE...... I am Having the EMG done July 17 2007 I have looked all over the net for any info into the pain associated with this test, I have Neuropthy due to Diabetes and thats why the Dr decided to do this test, My Diabetes has been Freaking all them out, Im whats being called a Brittle Diabetic, i am On an Insulin Pump (since Nov 2006) and on 1800 Mg Neurotin a day and 50 Mg Elavil, and about 27 Other meds, (im thiking im Over-Medicated)Since finding out about the Diabetes in Feb 2006 My levs Range from 20-500 Several Times a day, I eat what im told and do everything the Dr says but still Nonthing seems to be working, The Pain and weakness and numbness in my feet,legs,hands,arms,face and chest seems to get worse daily,I am now at the stage where IF i have to stand or walk for More than 15 Minutes i have to use a wheel chair, I had no signs before Feb 2006 that i was even sick,I Have been thru alot of test in the past year and half, I have had EKG's,MRI's,Heart Caths,Cat scans,Sonagrams, and Many more, But for some reason my Diabetes seems to get worse as time goes, I have Lost Over 100 Lbs, have taken classes on what foods to eat and how much, My Dr is at a loss for what to do next, I have been to an Endo and several Other specialist, I am 40 years old and feel like im 100. I am a Mommy with 4 Teenage kids and a granchild on the way, I do Not Understand WHY I cant get my Diabetes Under Control. My eyes are now at 12/12 and I cant seem to Function any more All the meds leave me feeling Zoned out,I Sleep alot and justhave no enegery, Now I have to have this test (EMG) which i have been told is yet another painful test that ISNT 100% Correct Unless they Accidently hit the right nerve, I feel like im a test gunnie-pig for these Dr's, I have No Control over my body or life anymore, It seems all i ever do is go for test and Dr apps, The Diabetes has caused so many Other health problems now, I have heart problems,Kidney,Thyroid,Eyes,High colestrol,COPD in Both Lungs, Staff infestions on the skin,Weak immune, UTI, I Just had a test done for a Gorder in my throat But havent gotten the results yet, I know Stress is a Big factor in Diabetes and with all this happening im Under alot of stress, My Dr's are Good so i am Thankful for that BUT I wish for a Normal Life again, I have Tried so very hard, I am Now starting to suffer depression, Does this go along with everything else? anyways I was just looking for a place to vent and ask a few questions and found this board, I do NOT wish my life on anyone else so i wont say i hope i found others like myself on here,i wouldnt wish this on anyone BUT If there are others who share some of the same Symptoms and Test I would be Very grateful to hear from you, Im worried about all the Test and Meds and pain I live with and worried about the depression, I Used to be a very strong person But lately i feel so lost and weak, All I want to do anymore is SLEEP...............Thanks to everyone for reading this.may God Be with you and Yours..............