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An Unscientific Survey about Neuropathy and Triglycerides
by John CrowleyJune 5, 2009 2:59 PM
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Last edited 5 months ago
Tags: neuropathy, nerve damage, triglycerides
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LadyDi |
LadyDi replied June 5, 2009 3:06 PM
I have for many years had a slight tingling in the little toe on my left foot, but it has remained the same with no progression. (Thank God.) Also years ago I did have a high triglyceride number. With medication, and particularly since starting Niacin a few years ago, all my cholesterol numbers have stayed right in their appropriate ranges, including, of course, my triglycerides. None of my numbers were ever waaaay off, however. Glad to have them in check. If this connection is indeed true, then hopefully I can keep them in check and avoid any further nerve damage. Interesting.
jiffyfox replied June 5, 2009 9:55 PM A year ago, I was drinking coffee made with chicory, one cup daily about a month and my blood pressure dropped from a regular 135/80 to 100/50 (nice). I haven't had my triglycerides tested lately, but do have burning, tingling and sharp pain in my feet and numbness in my hands. It's been worrying me more lately as it's more intense.
LadyDi replied June 5, 2009 11:02 PM Last edited 5 months ago Good that you lowered your BP, but are you saying you think the coffee with chicory had some part in that? You do need regular cholesterol checks, of course, and you need to be sure to obtain the results with a breakdown of the HDL, LDL and Triglycerides. Those numbers are each important on their own. |
Gabby |
Gabby replied June 5, 2009 4:17 PM
This is very interesting. I never had elevated triglycerides until I was diagnosed with diabetes. The thing that prompted me to test myself was the tingling in my feet. The article didn't really say if the aggressive lowering of the triglycerides helped reduce the neuropathy. Now that I have lowered mine, thought still in the 200's, that is way better than before. I wonder if I continue to reduce that number if I will get rid of some of the annoying tingle in my feet.
Debe Pendice replied June 5, 2009 11:20 PM Gabby, My personal opinion and may not mean much to many is: Get those BS lower and get those triglycerides down and the tingling if it is at its early stages will decrease tremendously.......
Gabby replied June 6, 2009 3:47 PM I am finally on a drug that I think is working to get my numbers down. I had a 110 the other day and I have never had one of those since I have been monitoring my BG levels. My dietitian told me to go low fat, and so I talked to my doctor about postpoing a med for triglycerids until I see if the new diet helps. He agreed to give me 3 months to make it happen.
kegler299 replied June 14, 2009 2:45 AM Sorry folks. I've had high triglycerides ever since my teens and it never caused any tingling in my toes. However, when I was diagnosed with type 2 a couple years ago, well it only took a few months on med and the tingling started. At first I thought it was gout (I get that too) but since it didn't turn painful and remained steady, I think it may be a side effect from either one or a combination of the drugs I am taking. Hope this helps. |
lipsie |
lipsie replied June 5, 2009 5:06 PM
I find this just the best information ever! Thank you VERY much. Like Gabby said, IF lowering, will it help?? I have TERRIBLE numbers for years, and TERRIBLE case of neuropathy as well. I take Lyrica 200mg 3x day for it and it REALLY helps. But its been an ongoing thing for over 15 years even though I was only diagnosed about four years ago. *sigh* ANY more information you get please pass it on. I am VERY interested in this! Thank you very much! Sheila
John Crowley replied June 5, 2009 5:23 PM So Sheila, do you have high triglycerides then? Just wondering.
lipsie replied June 5, 2009 6:15 PM Last time I knew they were sky high, I dunno this time..the nurse just called about the cholesterol and upped my medication. I go Monday to see him so I will get the actually numbers then and find out how they read now.and let ya know. Shiela
Jocelyn replied June 14, 2009 2:54 AM Last edited 5 months ago hey kegler... nope, my toes are still tinglings... could you try again... lol kidding aside... I think you've made a point... I think that side affects are a big problem for people taking perscription drugs.... maybe one day in the future it will be revealed as a major scam perpetrated by the Pharmasuitical Corporations... kind of like the political apects of higher education has been revealed as the biggest scam of the twentieth century... If they build it, we will come.... ha ha
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dj7110 |
dj7110 replied June 5, 2009 5:37 PM
I myself have neuropathy problems in both my legs and feet as well as high triglycerides. finally got them down to the upper 200's but there still a bit too high according to my dr. |
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Deleted User 12427 replied June 5, 2009 5:42 PM
I just had blood work done this past week and won't know my numbers until my dr's appt. on Tuesday. So, I'll make sure to take note or get a copy of my numbers and see how they compare with this study. Thanks for sharing this info.
Deleted User 12427 replied June 10, 2009 5:39 PM Last edited 5 months ago My appt. was yesterday and my tryglcerides are still high but working on lowering them. I also found out that I now have neuropathy. It is mild at the moment, and I have ordered diabetic shoes. I still have good blood pressure in my feet, so that is good. The neuropathy is not hurting, and is very dull and only located at the balls of my feet. I still can feel some there, so the numbness is not full blown. I will be having some tests done for B12 and the neuropathy before my next dr's appt. So, that's it for now. Will keep you updated if you want me too. All of my other tests were good, blood pressure, thyroid, temp, blood sugars, etc. I even lost a couple of pounds. So maybe I'm doing better than I thought. |
cyncyn |
cyncyn replied June 5, 2009 5:45 PM
This is very interesting. My mother-in-law has high triglycerides and neuropathy. Now her son, being tested, every 3 months for T2, has high triglcerides and is getting neuropathy in his right foot! Is there a connection?
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Antique-Dave |
Antique-Dave replied June 5, 2009 5:47 PM
My Triglycerides were 386 at dx, I had tingling and shooting pains in my feet at dx as well. I was losing my balance and I fell more this winter as well, couldn't catch my balance.
cyncyn replied June 5, 2009 6:07 PM Hope your numbers are good, when you go to the Dr.
Antique-Dave replied June 5, 2009 6:39 PM Thanks Cyn, actually doc said to wait until November so I'm going to the meijer clinic they only charge 25.00 I just really need to know whats going on with my numbers.
cyncyn replied June 5, 2009 8:05 PM Keep us posted! I understand the anxiousness to find out. I would probably do the same. Good luck !
Jocelyn replied June 11, 2009 2:49 AM did you know that processed meats cause the bad cholesterol to go up? My Triglicerides were really high, and then I stopped eating Costco hot dogs... god I loved those things... anyway, my numbers got better within a three month period... Some foods realy make a difference... particularly processed foods will kick the numbers up... Good luck on lowering yours... When I first started taking meds for Cholesterol, my numbers with over six-hundred... now, they are practically normal.. just a few points high... and my bad cholesterol is getting closer to normal every new test... It took me three years of changing my eating choices before I began noticing the numbers change... so don't give up.. just hang in there and do the distance... yeah!!! |
caragypsy |
caragypsy replied June 5, 2009 11:03 PM
I have neuropathy in my feet and hands the left is the worse.
LadyDi replied June 5, 2009 11:16 PM Last edited 5 months ago Definitely not good. Are you on a cholesterol lowing medication? Hopefully you are, altho it appears it may not be the one you need. Talk to your doctor about Niacin, too. Works wonders!
caragypsy replied June 5, 2009 11:20 PM A lot of my med's have been changed and I'm feeling a lot better. Cara
Debe Pendice replied June 10, 2009 5:30 PM I am glad you are feeling much better. You need to get those triglycerides levels lower now! I worry about that. I care.......Debe |
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Joan Casagrande |
Joan Casagrande replied June 10, 2009 3:39 PM
I've had neuropathy, but didn't know what it was, for long before becoming a type 2 diabetic. Drs. didn't have a clue what was going on, but finally someone I knew told me what it was. I told my dr., & she put me on Gabapentin. She said that since I had it before becoming a diabetic it wasn't diabetic neurpathy. Anyway, the gabapentin helps. I take 1800mgs a day along with advil usually. My triglicerides are a little high, she says, but I don't remember what the #'s were.
Jocelyn replied June 11, 2009 3:04 AM hi Joan,
Jocelyn replied June 13, 2009 5:41 PM I got a call from my doctor Thursday that I needed to come in right away for a fasting blood labs. I had just had one two weeks ago, and my A1C was 5.9 so I thought everything was fine. I should have gotten the results for my cholesterol levels at the same time, but they had not been included... then the call requesting another test. I asked why and the receptionist didn't know and said she'd make a note to the doctor. When I got the call, I arranged to go in the next morning to have the fasting labs done. That afternoon the nurse called me and said the reason they were taking another test was that the results that came back were either wrong or a medication needed adjustment, and they needed a second test to make sure the it was not an error at the testing
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patti |
patti replied June 10, 2009 7:30 PM
Hi e1 this is interesting... I have been dx with neuropathy but my new endo doesnt think I have it. He is going to do more testing at my next visit in 3 mths and change a few meds... having neck surgery on the 18th so he is going to wait. Now my triglicerides are at 49... so I cant tell if the 2 are connected. All my cholesteral numbers are good. I will definately ask both my cardi and my new endo what they think the next time I visit. |
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LSH |
LSH replied June 13, 2009 5:32 PM
Last edited 5 months ago Diabetic,high triglycerides, no neuropathy! I have been diabetic since age 5 (most of my life!). I have had high triglycerides for years and have been on medication for this. Recently, my neurologist insisted that I do have some neuropathy based on the length of time I have had diabetes! I talked to my endocrinologist, and he agreed with me that I do NOT have neuropathy!! Thank God! I have enough other issues, including MS. |
Celia |
Celia replied June 13, 2009 5:35 PM
Yes I do have high triglycerides. I am having tingling in my toes, ring finger and pinkie on my left hand. |
ladyredrobbin |
ladyredrobbin replied June 21, 2009 12:16 AM
I have had diabetes since '92 or earlier. I have had neuropathy for the past five years in my feet. my triglycerides are okay I think. I know I am lacking good fat and have more bad fat. |
Avera |
Avera replied June 21, 2009 2:14 AM
I have both. My doctor prescribed Lovaza, a prescription Omega-3, for the high Triglycerides. It seems to be working quite well.
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Dancehawk |
Dancehawk replied June 21, 2009 4:46 AM
John something to add to survey is how often do we massage ore bodys, reason is there finding we can slow down or avoid neropothy even if our numbers on triglycerides are high.
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Lin Bigknife |
Lin Bigknife replied July 14, 2009 2:13 PM
I have both neuropathy and high Tri's
apanda replied July 15, 2009 12:55 PM I have neuropathy from a back injury, aggrevated by diabetic neuropathy. Some days it is so bad I can't walk across the room or put my shoes on. I take Lyrica 4 X a day and sometimes it helps a bit and others not at all. My triglycerides are not high. |
kdroberts |
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Mom and boys |
Mom and boys replied July 15, 2009 1:29 PM
Very intresting!
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SHELBY |
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kegler299 |
kegler299 replied September 17, 2009 3:14 AM
Ever since I joined the Navy in 1963 my triglycerides have been over 300. About three years ago, I became type 2. Now I am going to ask about neuropathy at my next Dr appt because I think it has caught up with me. Must be my fault as I don't take care of my feet. Seems like it would be too feminine to me. All that washing and oiling and rubbing and such. I wouldn't mind trying that new thing of letting the little fish eat the dead skin though; sounds like fun! |
Jocelyn |
Jocelyn replied September 17, 2009 3:41 AM
I have slightly elevated triglycerides, and mild neuropathy... but my neuologist believes the Lyme disease I was recently treated for is the cause for the on-set of neuropathy in my case... now that Lyme has been treated, the symptoms of neuropathy is barely noticeble. Thanks for sharing the study... it will be interesting to see the corelation... |
jigsaw |
jigsaw replied September 17, 2009 12:35 PM
Last edited 2 months ago Approximately 17 years ago I went for my annual physical and had a blood test. My doctor informed me that my triglycerides were 750 and my total cholesterol was 230! I was no more than 5 lbs over weight and feeling great!! Scared the daylights out of me. My doctor wanted to put me on statin drugs and told me my condition was genetic in nature. He also said that with medication my triglycerides would probably stay around 300 to 400 at best. I didn't want to accept that medication was the only alternative. Up till that point I had excellent health. I went to 3 other doctors for their opinion and they all agreed with the first. They also said I was pre-diabetic with slightly elevated bloodsugar. Well folks, I admit sometimes I am stubborn and somewhat bullheaded but I am also openminded . With alot of searching, digging for information and within 6 months I got my TRIGLYCERIDES DOWN TO 85 and my total cholesterol down to 160 without medication!!! My total cholesterol is currently (17 years later) 130 and my triglycerides stay between 100 and 150. I currently take 10 mg of Lipitor and thats the only cholesterol medication that I take! Originally, four doctors told me it couldn't be done without medication!!! My primary physician's jaw dropped (16 1/2 years ago) when he saw the excellent results of my blood test. He said keep doing what you are doing! I did become diabetic 16 years ago! I have managed to keep fairly tight control of my blood sugar. So far I have no neuropathy or any complications from my diabetes!!! Is it luck, I'd like to get your opinions!!! You tell me!!! Of course I am more than willing to share my belief and the way I accomplished my success and it was with professional advice and the help of mostly one doctor in particular! |
You may have seen this in the news recently. A university study has shown a connection between nerve damage and elevated triglycerides (or blood fat).
http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm...
I know that we have quite a few members here who suffer from neuropathy. Let's take our own survey to see how strong the connection is.
Do you have neuropathy?
Do you also have high triglycerides?
Do you happen to have high triglycerides but no nerve issues?
I think it will be interesting to see if the results are the same for our members as they were in the study.