what can a diabetic patient expect to experience after a reflexology treatment?
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I am a Massage Therapist and also a Reflexologist.  Reflexology has not been embraced in western medicine, so anything I tell you here is pure theory and from my own experiences.\n\nDo not expect to see or feel major changes in your body or your condition when you get reflexology.  Some people do experience some rather profound things, but each person is different, and usually what people feel is something like "light on their feet."\n\nReflexologists shouldn't make claims, nor should you expect reflexology to 'heal' you.  The theory is that by stimulating the reflex points in your feet, hands and/or ears, your body is better able to heal itself.  \n\nAs a diabetic, you probably won't feel too much when you get your first reflexology session other than the great feeling your feet will have.  Reflexology can't hurt you, but there is a possibility you won't get any true healing benefits from it either, so don't hope for miracles.\n\nYour reflexologist may spend a little extra time working on the reflex points corresponding to your pancreas (Islets of Langerhans)and other areas of your endocrine system, but this will not change the fact that you are diabetic.  \n\nMy suggestion is for you to relax, enjoy the sensations and if your reflexologist hits a spot on your feet that feels particulary tender or unusual, ask her/him what that spot corresponds to in your body.  It's fun and interesting and sometimes amazing how much your feet will tell about you.  But PLEASE do not expect the reflexology to fix your problems.  On the other hand, don't be surprised if it does affect some of the system and organs in your body for the better.\n\nAs far as initial reaction to reflexology...lots of my clients jokingly invite me to go home with them and workon their feet every day...it just feels so darn good!\n\nBy the way, if your reflexologist uses too much pressure and it feels painful for you, speak up!  They should be more than willing to ease up on the pressure so that it feels good to you.  Don't think that pain is supposed to be a part of it, because it isn't.
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I personally don't think that diabetes can be "cured" by yoga. Diet, and a change in life style and yoga could help but not cure.
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It is not likely to have such severe pain with diabetic neuropathy. In fact, in diabetes sometimes sensation is DEcreased which causes problems because they cannot feel it when they get minor wounds, which then becomes infected.\n\nIf she has severe pain, is it in her calf? If she has concurrent hypertension and hyperlipidemia, she could be having vascular insufficiency and claudication. In this instance, the blood supply to the leg is insufficient. After some walking, it can cause severe pain, called claudication. One clue - is her leg a little cool to the touch compared to the rest of the body? \n\nHope this helps. If this is so painful, I suggest you bring her to see a doctor to diagnose the exact cause. It is hard to make a definitive diagnosis without seeing her. Painkillers may help temporarily but they do not solve the problem.
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A one hour therapeutic masssage with a 30 min reflexology session first.  The reflexology will stimulate specific nerve endings to any problem areas you may have.  By the time the therapist works directly on the problem area, some pain should have been relieved and the surrounding muscles,ligaments and tendons will relax so the therapist can go deeper. But remember, it's your hour and a half.  So relax and enjoy.
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The side effects for a diabetic patients is  Excess unination, Excess thirst, Weight loss, Tiredness.\n\nIf  Diabetic is not under control and is very high, there is a rist of blindness, foot ulser  and Renal failure.
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Wiseguy isn't so wise!\nAs a Naturopath I regularly use reflexology to help people with very positive results. Science doen't know everything  my friend and let us all remember that scientists all thought Einstein was mad at first too!\n\nReflexology works on the subtle energies of the body which incidently have been proven to exists by Quantum physicists and have been mapped. This is what is stimulated by reflexology and enhanced energy flow is what brings about the changes.\n\nWe are all essentially complex energy systems vibrating at different rates at different levels, the physical is the slowest vibrating level same as with solids, liquids and gases.\n\nTo truly reap the benefits of Reflexology, you need to commit to regular treatments for a while maybe around 6. this will have you seeing positive results. miracles can occur sooner but they are the exception rather than the rule.\n\nHope this has helped you.\n\nCraig - Naturopath.
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Benifit is...It provides a good result very early stage of treatment.\n\nIll effects are plenty... to name\n\nincreased appetite \nindigestion \nnervousness or restlessness \ndarkening or lightening of skin color \ndizziness or lightheadedness \nflushing of face or cheeks \nhiccups \nincreased joint pain (after injection into a joint) \nincreased sweating \nsensation of spinning \nDecreased or blurred vision \nfrequent urination \nincreased thirst \n\n\nrarely:\n\nblindness (sudden, when injected in the head or neck area) \nburning, numbness, pain, or tingling at or near place of injection \nconfusion \nexcitement \nfalse sense of well-being \nhallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there) \nmental depression \nmistaken feelings of self-importance or being mistreated \nmood swings (sudden and wide) \nredness, swelling, or other sign of allergy or infection at place of injection \nrestlessness \nskin rash or hives \n\nSO Ur doctor has to decide when to stop it.
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reflexology...big toe = head/neck
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I'm a RN who has taught Nursing for over 20 years and who has taught Diabetes Management at a large local hospital.  First of all I congratulate you for your willingness to help your stepmom with her hyperglycemia problem.  She has type 2 diabetes or previously known as adult onset diabetes.  Type 2 diabetics have insulin resistance.  Although their pancreas does produce some insulin their body is not able to properly utilize the insulin to allow glucose to get into their cells for fuel and energy.  As a result they become very tired and lethargic,  are thirsty and hungry often, and have to get rid of urine frequently.  Other symptoms may include blurred vision, dizziness, inability to concentrate,  headaches, yeast infections, leg pain, etc. Diabetes Type 2 is treated by diet, exercise, and medication.  Thank you for listing the medications your stepmom is on:  Metformin 500 mg qid and Glipizide 10 mg bid.  Her blood sugars are too high and the medication is no longer working efficiently for her.  As a result she is experiencing hyperglycemia or too high blood sugars.  In my professional opinion she now needs to be seen by a Diabetologist who can evaluate her thoroughly and probably would alter her medication and diet. A Diabetologist is an Endocrinologist who specializes in Diabetes.  You can find one by phoning your local hospital and requesting the names and phone numbers of Diabetologists that they have on their medical staff.  I'm pleased to hear that you have been trying to get her to work out with you.  That is a great start!  I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a Diabetologist treating your stepmom as quickly as possible so that her poor sugar control can be turned around.  The long term effects of uncontrolled Diabetes can result in neuropathy, blindness, foot amputation, severe cardiac disease and kidney disease.  What is done for her now or not done for her could have lasting effects long term.  To look up related sites on the web look up type 2 diabetes management.  I wish your stepmom God's blessings and healing touch.  Good luck to you.
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This is likely an effect of a condition known as "diabetic neuropathy". This is a side-effect of diabetes that affects the body's nervous system. \n\nDo not ignore the signs that you are having now. Go to your doctor IMMEDIATELY in order to avoid further complications and to receive adequate treatment of the condition. \n\nGood luck and best wishes....
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Well, your question was whether diabetic neuropathy can bring on pain in a person's legs.  Yes, it can.  More often, though, is a loss of pain and other sensation in the legs.  That's how a diabetic person can sustain a serious injury to the foot and not feel a thing.\n \nIn your mother's case, I suggest strongly that her physician be alerted to her situation.  There are other anodynes that can be tried (an anodyne is a painkiller).  It's odd that not even morphine relieves her pain, which suggests that drug should simply not be given her anymore.  There is such a thing as drug tolerance, in which the person needs more and more of the drug to come anywhere near the sought-after relief.  In the case of an opiate like morphine, there are complications that can be life-threatening.  \n\nThere are worthwhile alternatives that should be offered your mother.  But the doc has to be made aware of her ongoing discomfort.  There are doctors who are pain specialists; if hers is not one of these, your mother is within her rights to ask for a referral to one.
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I'm not a doctor and the best way to overcome your problem is to consult your doctor.\n\nAnyway, individual with diabetes will develop certain complications. Numbness, tingling sensation, diminished sensation, followed by complete lost of sensation of hands and feet are some of them. This is known as diabetic neuropathy. The nerves of the hands and feet are dying. This is an irreversible process but its progress can be slowed by strict control of blood sugar.\n\nIf you are diagnosed with this complication, you MUST take care your hands and feet. Keep them clean. Wear good shoes and gloves. Check for injury daily. This is because you cant feel pain when you injured your hands or feet. If not, the wound can become more and more severe and ultimately, amputation is the only cure.\n\nConsult your doctor if you have any doubt or problem. Don't waste time finding answer on-line. Get help from the expert.
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Over time the fluctuation in blood sugar levels causes damage to various systems of the body.  In this case the peripheral nerves and blood vessels are affected.  The nerves to the feet and extremities often slowly die resulting in a diabetic nephropathy (death of nerves).  As such diabetics may knock or damage their legs and not realise.\n\nAlso diabetics tend to have other chronic diseases and may be on drugs to thin their blood such as warfarin.  As such they would bruise more easily and extensively.  In the UK diabetics are entitled to regular free chiropody checks to make sure their feet are ok.\n\nThere is not much that can be done really to my knowledge.  Aim for tighter glucose control but often the damage has already been done.  However the glucose control is still very important for all the rest of the body's systems.
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You can have acupuncture if you are a diabetic.  In fact you very well may see some benefits beyond pain relief.  You will want to tell your acupuncturists about your health problems, such as your diabetes, if you are insulin-dependent, if you have any sorts of complications like diabetic neuropathy, etc.  If you have skin infections or ulcerations due to poor circulation, extra care will be taken to avoid needle insertion in that area.  Make sure you find an acupuncturist who has the proper credentials, and they will have educational and clinical experience in dealing with your situation.
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ok..in english diabetes is the inability of cells to use sugar in the blood due to either a lack of insulin (produced by the pancreas) or the inability for a cell to transport sugar across the cell. because your cells cannot use the sugar it stays in limbo between the cells (high blood sugar)until it is filtered out through the kidneys (this causes alot of pressure and can destroy them). the high blood sugar also puts alot of pressure on the eyes that can cause blindness. another effect if left untreated is pariphial neuropathy..a big word for loss of circulation and feeling in the lower extremities (legs) this can lead to sores that cannot heal (because the cells cannot use the sugar for energy) these are things that do not happen all at once but over time. If you do not keep your sugar under control these things WILL happen...PLEASE take this disease seriously...many times the treatment is diet and exercise depending on how much insulin your pancreas does produce..if this does not work you will need to take medicine every day for the rest of your life (which is much better than the consiquences of not treating it ....amputation, blindness, kidney failure, stroke, heart attack, ect...this list continues to grow.
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I was shocked when I was told I had it.\nMy life has changed dramatically...for the better.  I am healthier, eat a better diet and I am fitter coz I got off my bottom and started doing some exercise!\nI dont take insulin (I have late onset/type 2) diabetes.  I take tablets.  Mind you, I have to watch my blood glucose as I tend to go hypo!