Has Anyone Had To Stop Driving Due To Diabetic Neuropathy?

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I've had neuropathy that started in my feet maybe 4+ years ago. It has continued to worsen. Now I have it in my feet, up to my knees, hands, etc
I haven't driven in a few years, firstly because of eyesight issues from cataracts and diabetic retinopathy. But, after eye surgery and eye treatments, I feel my eyesight is pretty good now, but, the neuropathy has worsened. I hate NOT being independent! I want to drive, but am kind of nervous about trying because my feet are pretty numb. I'm… read more

posted October 5, 2016

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I think it is hard to cange your neuropathy. May be it is possible to. Change the pedals in your car. I know there are solutions by giving gass by hand or knees.

posted October 28, 2016

I also find that Lyrica helps. But as a result I now have Parkinsons, My doctor told me that Lyrica can bring on Parkinsons.

posted October 21, 2016

Do you take anything for it? Lyrica is great for the problem.

posted October 12, 2016

@A DiabetesTeam Member ive loosed my leg by that ive loosed my drivinglicense. To become an ew license i have to take new drivelessons and learn t use my other leg. And when it succeed, buy an new car special prepaired for me to drive with my left leg. All that is very expensive.

posted October 10, 2016

People who have a prosthetic leg still drive.

posted October 9, 2016

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