Burning Palm

I read a lot of people experiencing weird physical stuff on this forum which may or may not be to do with their diabetes. I think it's great that we have some place to go when we've got problems. My present gripe is that for two days my left palm feels like it's burning or that I've slapped something really hard two minutes ago and it's still recovering. I have no problem with my feet, legs or my right hand and arm. It's just my left hand. There is no sign of damage and I do martial arts so I could've just knocked it a few days ago. It's not painful; just really annoying. I spoke to a nurse at the hospital today and he told me that he doesn't think it's neuropathy and it could just be a trapped nerve. Ride it out for a few days and see my GP if it persists. I'm pretty sure it's not neuropathy, but I wondered if anyone else has experienced this or something similar? If you have experienced neuroathy, how did it affect you? Just gaging this situation because it may be the very early signs!

I think it's more common to start with problems with the feet and legs and not just one hand. Weird though, right?

How long have you been diabetic?
Regards
Garry

Hi Garry, it's been 17 years now.

Thanks.

I wondered if that might be the case.
Sorry to be a bit negative but I'm afraid that as long term type 1s we are prone to carpel tunnel syndrome and to developing nerve pinching of the finger nerves within the palms of our hands.
This is caused by the thickening of the sheaths which carry the sinews and nerves to each finger.
It is a quite common outcome of diabetes.
You may find over time that it develops into a trigger finger for which you may need surgery.
I have been type 1 for 35 years and over the years have had to have both carpel tunnels and three fingers fixed so far.
Afraid I am now making an appointment to see my friendly upper limb surgeon again for another finger.
Regards
Garry