peripheral neuropathy and ressitance training info sought

[2big4mysize]

(moving this over from temp board) Andbody got a follow up article or info in any of their diabetic newsletters on this it was from June 7th


Resistance training improves nerve function in elderly diabetic patients with a common condition called peripheral neuropathy, according to findings presented today at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association.

[borntolose]

In 1999 I was told that within two years I might not be able to walk due to PN. Here we are approaching 2005 and I have had a 95 % reversal in PN. I have some residual numbness in my toes and If I over do, more than 2-4 hours standing or walkin on a hard floor, it can be come painful but nothing like it was before.

My latest A1C was 5.2 my blood sugar stays within a range of 85 fasting -100 after meals.

I power walk 5 days a week at lunch time. Resistance training for me is working out on a pilates ball and doing my routine with 5 lb hand weights 3 lb leg weights 3-4 times per week.

:icondance OH YEA, this WOLFL (way of life for life) has given me more life to live.

http://www.neurologyreviews.com/oct04/nr_oct04_resistance.html

BJWebb

[borntolose]

Hi,
Here are two more sources:
Research on the effects of resistance exercise training in diabetes...

http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/publications/Publications.htm?seq_no_115=162015

The Fitness Forum-Strength Training
The Misunderstood Form Of Exercise

http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-forecast/oct2003/fitness.jsp

Dr. Regina T. Kurian an endocrinologist at the University of Louisville in Kentucky did the work on the on the report re: Resistance training improves neurologic function presented 2004-06-04 16:45:24 -0400 (Reuters Health) at the 64th annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association.
BJ Webb

[borntolose]

Ok, I wasn't going to say this but I will. I don't know why but Sudafed (The Diet and Resistance Training) helps the most with the pain and burning of PN. I use one in the AM and if I walk to much I need to use one in the Afternoon. I use the Non Drying blue jell capsule.

I refused to take mega doses of Neurontin and I refused to take Elavil because I believe they are mind killers. At night I use a strong elastic ankle support to keep my feet from swelling. Swelling with PN can cause intense pain.

BJWebb

[canuck]

hMMM bj THANKS FOR ALL GOOD INFO, ISNT THAT INTERESTING THAT SUDAFED HELPS, WONDER WHATS IN IT.
My FEELING HAS COME BACK IN MY FEET YET I WAS TOLD IT IS IRREVERSIBLE, I WAS ON ELAIVL FOR IT AND IT MADE ME EAT EAT EAT....
I WILL READ THE RESISITANCE STUFF, I WAS DOING A BOW FELX UNTL INJURED A YR AGO BUT LAST WEEK PHYSIO SAID MAYBE OVER NEXT FEW WEEKS IF I CONTINUE IMPROVING I CAN START AGAIN USING 5 LBS OF WEIGHT.
yOU HAVE DONE WELL, GOODONYA!!!

sorrry I hit caps button by error

[Binsk]

That's very interesting borntolose. Perhaps the Sudafed has an anit-histamine in it, and that helps bring down any histamine inflamation. It's good to know that our body has the ability to heal itself if given the right fuel, it's frightening to think of what would have happened had you not changed your WOE.