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[omega3000]

My feet have been playing up over the last few weeks , now my feet have swollen up around the ankles ..also there is red dots or spots all around both feet  Ive got appointment with diabetic nurse thursday .. Anyone had similar symptoms , just wondering what that red rash type thing is .. feet are very sore 

[05omegav6]

Gout possibly

[RossPhim]

Defo sounds like gout.
Get to the Dr, and get some meds.
It won't go away by itself.

Although I never had it in both feet?!?
Maybe your just unlucky.

[omega3000]

Gout possibly

Hmm  My dad did suffer from that , my hands are slightly swollen too and get pins and needles in them . Blood test results will be interesting 

Defo sounds like gout.
Get to the Dr, and get some meds.
It won't go away by itself.

Although I never had it in both feet?!?
Maybe your just unlucky.

Yes im seeing the diabetic nurse this week .. With gout do you get thar red rash 

[RobG]

As you`ve been diagnosed diabetic,swollen feet/hands/extremeties and pins & needles/tingling sensation are usually due to poor circulation which can degenerate into painful neuropathy. Your daibetic nurse will advise on best treatments/courses of action.

[05omegav6]

Can't say... When I got it I had skin burns from deep heat I mistakenly put it down to a sprain and only went to the quack after being unable to walk for a week

[omega3000]

As you`ve been diagnosed diabetic,swollen feet/hands/extremeties and pins & needles/tingling sensation are usually due to poor circulation which can degenerate into painful neuropathy. Your daibetic nurse will advise on best treatments/courses of action.

Ah cheers rob , that sounds about right .. More pills to take i expect 

[RossPhim]

Not sure about the rash, but being Diabetic your feet can do strange things!
About the diabetic nurse though, she will only be able to possibly confirm any thoughts re the gout.
You will still need to see the Dr for confirmation of the actual problem, and issue meds.
It may be gout and your willing to wait another couple of days to see the Dr, but by then you'll wish you'd gone earlier.
Can you still fasten a shoe over your swollen foot?

This is all just my opinion really.
I've been Diabetic for nearly 40 years and only had gout twice, the last time being over 15 years ago!
Good luck!

[omega3000]

Not sure about the rash, but being Diabetic your feet can do strange things!
About the diabetic nurse though, she will only be able to possibly confirm any thoughts re the gout.
You will still need to see the Dr for confirmation of the actual problem, and issue meds.
It may be gout and your willing to wait another couple of days to see the Dr, but by then you'll wish you'd gone earlier.
Can you still fasten a shoe over your swollen foot?

This is all just my opinion really.
I've been Diabetic for nearly 40 years and only had gout twice, the last time being over 15 years ago!
Good luck!

Ah i see . will see what the nurse says then she should recommend me to see the doctor i guess .. Feet are painful in shoes so i tend to wear open toe flippy flop things which are easier to get on and off 

[Stemo]

Swollen toes sticking out of flip flops. I'll bet you're a right babe magnet.

[omega3000]

Swollen toes sticking out of flip flops. I'll bet you're a right babe magnet.

Yep , i think my string vest is most eye catching too  Its all about comfort these days 

[biggriffin]

Swollen toes sticking out of flip flops. I'll bet you're a right babe magnet.

Yep , i think my string vest is most eye catching too  Its all about comfort these days 

knotted hanky on his head.... Soon look like that stemo on hollybobs.

[Bigron]

I have had diabetes for several years now, and I also get gout/swollen feet - not necessarily at the same time.
I have been advised that there isn't a lot in the way of medication that will alleviate the gout; it will go away in its own good time, but drinking LOADS of water. Now that brings another problem, since to help with the swollen feet, I am prescribed diuretic tablets (Fuerosemide), which, coupled with the heavy water intake, means that when out in town you need to be well aware of the locations of the public toilets!
For my diabetes control, I used to be prescribed Metformin, until it damaged my kidneys - similarly with Ramipril for blood pressure control, but now I am not allowed either, for the sake of my kidneys. I need to drink lots of water for that reason, too....
Sometimes the side effects of modern drugs are worse than the original problem.

Ron.

[omega3000]

I have had diabetes for several years now, and I also get gout/swollen feet - not necessarily at the same time.
I have been advised that there isn't a lot in the way of medication that will alleviate the gout; it will go away in its own good time, but drinking LOADS of water. Now that brings another problem, since to help with the swollen feet, I am prescribed diuretic tablets (Fuerosemide), which, coupled with the heavy water intake, means that when out in town you need to be well aware of the locations of the public toilets!
For my diabetes control, I used to be prescribed Metformin, until it damaged my kidneys - similarly with Ramipril for blood pressure control, but now I am not allowed either, for the sake of my kidneys. I need to drink lots of water for that reason, too....
Sometimes the side effects of modern drugs are worse than the original problem.

Ron.

Oh dear im on both of those 

[Bigron]

Emd, I urge you to have an in-depth discussion with your health professionals; it's too late for me, the damage has been done and I am very peeved that the known consequences of taking these drugs were not explained to me so I could have made an informed decision.

Ron.