The Impact of Diabetic Nerve Pain
Diabetic Nerve Pain Impact Tool
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Common symptoms of diabetic nerve pain can include burning or shooting pain in the feet and legs, and you may have increased sensitivity to touch, such as when wearing socks or shoes. This kind of pain can have a significant impact on a person's life. You may know you have pain but be unaware of the cause.
Still other people diagnosed with diabetic nerve pain experience loss of sensation, including numbness and tingling. These symptoms can increase your risk for injury and infection, due to the loss of sensation or numbness in the feet.
Whichever end of the spectrum your symptoms fall on any given day, nerve damage due to diabetes can impact your life. Routine tasks can become more difficult as even the simple act of standing can become a burden.
Fortunately there is help. Through a complete treatment plan prescribed by your healthcare provider and support of family and friends, you can learn to manage your pain. Hear from real diabetic nerve pain patients about how Cymbalta helped them.
