No please, stop! Do not use ice on diabetic numb or swollen feet! If his blood sugars are uncontrolled and running too high, that in itself can cause severe neurological pain & numbness in the extremities! There's no home remedy for that EXCEPT tight blood sugar control! 1) Get him to the doc! Have his Ha1C checked! Have swelling & pain & numbness thoroughly evaluated! Don't treat this lightly, this could be life threatening! Does he have hardening of the arteries? CHF? Any other heart conditions? Kidney disease? Has he had his brachial BP checked in his ankles lately? There could be many reasons for the swollen feet too! Edema can be due to many causes.
I have been Type 1 diabetic for 30 years, and used to get neuropathy pains in both feet and legs, hands & arms too. I was put on prescription Neurontin (generic version tho, Gabapentin) for about 10 years & increased up to 300mg twice a day. That worked great, but since I have cut out all white carbs, eat lots of fatfree salads, fresh veggies & fruits (at least 5 servings a day), lean meats--follow the American Heart Association diet basically - extra light olive oil, all antioxidant & anti-inflammatory foods, no junk foods, no fast foods, no sat fats or trans fats, no processed foods, no nitrates.
For over 2 years now, I have stopped the Neurontin altogether within the past year, and lowered my HA1C to 7, but being on an insulin pump, I want to get it lower, 6.5%. I feel the best now than I have in 30 yrs! The neuropathy pains are gone. My eyes are stable, my blood sugars are better and better, and I quit smoking too, after 35 years! Diabetics who smoke have a 30% more chance of amputation of feet/legs also!
Also, my Dad was Type 1 for 39 years, 2 shots a day, but he had congestive heart failure, terrible neuropathy in his legs (numb from knees down, purple dry skin, horrible broken blood vessels), hardening of the arteries & a stent, didn't take care of his body NOR his blood sugars ever, he always ran 200's-300's or higher, he didn't follow the ADA or AHA diet, and he had more medical problems & pills too. He was only 69 when he passed away!
So please do NOT take the swollen feet and pains lightly please! Swollen feet can be edema from various causes, it needs to be diagnosed, forget the home remedies, this could be serious & life threatening! It could require a diuretic prescription, easy "fix" but needs further testing. Please get checked by a good endocrinologist ASAP! I'm only saying this because I hope it's not caused by uncontrolled blood sugars, nor any untreated infections, CHF, or other serious conditions! He only has 1 life, he is the one who controls his diabetes but only if he listens to a competent endo & takes responsibility before severe damage is done. Even then, as in my case & others, some complications CAN be reversed if you're willing to take the bull by the horns and tackle this disease for a better quality of life! I wish my Dad had done so!
Also, do not use Epsom salts ever, diabetics should never soak with that! Do not use heating pads, and do not walk in bare feet. Check his feet every day for unhealed "anything"! Watch any cuts, scrapes, sores diligently (anywhere on the body!), and if not well healed in about 2 weeks, get treated ASAP! MY Dad almost lost his big toe, from a small bruised sore that went to blood poisoning, and was severely infected to the bone.
I'm only relating these stories because I care about all diabetics and I hate to hear of anyone suffering. And if anything I can pass on, knowledge from my experiences or my Dad's, who I took care of for over a year at the end, to try & help someone "cut things off at the pass", then I try. God bless you both, and I pray he gets treatment he needs ASAP! ... View related article.
Something that hasn't been mentioned. I live in a 109 yr old rental house, and a lot of things aren't updated nor up-to-code! Anyways, a plumber told me 2 years ago, while snaking out the old toilet, that the horrible stench I smell sometimes (not ALL time nor everyday), is the smell of sewer, because the tub has no trap! Heck it doesn't even have a drain plug! So it could be no trap, allowing back up sewer smells. It smells like an outhouse when it happens! Thank God it comes & goes. Time to get outta Dodge soon! ... View related article.
I just used this tip! There were spots on the beige living room rug- dull black spots from who-knows-what?...grease? old spill?). It was behind my couch where I had some stuff stored. This is a rental & I'm hoping to move out in a month or so. I didn't want carpet cleaning deducted out of my security deposit nor me to ruin the carpet maybe by spraying Resolve/chemicals on it! These stains were at least 2-3 years old though! I was worried!!
All the spots just disappeared instantly! Doing the happy dance here! LOL
Yes, using any soapy shampoo or cleaning product on your carpet does leave soap residue which only attracts more dirt & stains, and the old stains do come back usually! Thank you for posting this super-duper tip! Hugs & blessings from PA to you! Reen ... View related article.
Have a question? Do you rinse it out after shampooing, just like any other conditioner? My hair tends to get oily in winter but I wash it every other day in summer since it's so fine. If I wash it every day, it feels like straw though! I get split ends, some frizz from the humidity too...SSS might do the trick to fix all these hair problems! Thanks for any feedback! ... View related article.
here's what I made: Found a foot long piece of driftwood; used small round eye hooks a few inches apart, added the keys (misc house, car & lock keys) from biggest & smallest, on fishing line, to make a unique, great sounding windchime! ... View related article.
I just purchased a wing chair slipcover from SureFit.com...you can get sample swatches there, find measurements, etc. I was very pleased, as I received shipment the very next day! They have a good selection too! I found the one I wanted on sale, plus I had a 20% off promotional code, so even with shipping, it only cost me $50.86, good timing! Good luck in finding the one you want... ... View related article.
