On 5/24/2026 at 9:13 AM, EDP6893 said:

It worked. I have now had a week of no extra pain, for the first time since this pain appeared in april. I hope this direction continues and I can just forget about having days with extra pain soon.

I hope so too.

It's been 9 days in a row now. Hopefully for the gbp+ it is close to going away.

1 hour ago, EDP6893 said:

It's been 9 days in a row now. Hopefully for the gbp+ it is close to going away.

Such good news. Hope this continues

That's good news. I also hope it continues.

Other than the daridorexant, is the rest of the current medications part of your signature still accurate?

32 minutes ago, Luke said:

That's good news. I also hope it continues.

Other than the daridorexant, is the rest of the current medications part of your signature still accurate?

I am going to be taking metformin soon as I was recently diagnosed with diabetes.

Also 10 good days in a row now.

Edited May 27May 27 by EDP6893

I had 11 good days but then yesterday was a + day again. But hopefully it goes away soon.

13 minutes ago, EDP6893 said:

I had 11 good days but then yesterday was a + day again. But hopefully it goes away soon.

11 good days in a row is amazing! Don't get upset about less good one, you're still on an impressive rise.

1 hour ago, EDP6893 said:

I had 11 good days but then yesterday was a + day again. But hopefully it goes away soon.

Very good sign of healing. Windows are getting longer ...

17 hours ago, EDP6893 said:

I had 11 good days but then yesterday was a + day again. But hopefully it goes away soon.

Great to see @EDP6893 this process is anything but linear, more runs of days coming your way.

I might need to stop the metformin. Since taking it, my electric shocks have starting getting worse, more painful and more frequent. It's also making me feel really sick and giving me a disgusting taste in my mouth.

1 hour ago, EDP6893 said:

I might need to stop the metformin. Since taking it, my electric shocks have starting getting worse, more painful and more frequent. It's also making me feel really sick and giving me a disgusting taste in my mouth.

I think that is wise ...it has a lot of side effects. I know others that did not do well on it.

A search says:

The most common side effects of the diabetes medication metformin are

gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea, nausea, and gas, which typically improve over time. While the drug is generally considered very safe, it can cause more serious complications in rare instances.The side effects of metformin are categorized below by frequency and severity.Common Side EffectsThese symptoms affect up to 25% to 75% of patients. They usually appear when first starting the medication or after a dose increase, and they often fade within a few weeks.Diarrhea: Loose or watery stools.Nausea and vomiting: Feeling sick to your stomach.Gas and bloating: Excess air and abdominal fullness.Stomach ache: Abdominal cramps or discomfort.Loss of appetite: Reduced desire to eat.Metallic taste: A persistent, unusual taste in the mouth.Headache: Mild to moderate head pain.

Long-Term Side EffectsTaking metformin over a long period can lead to nutritional deficiencies.Vitamin B12 deficiency: Metformin can interfere with how your body absorbs vitamin B12. Over time, this can lead to anemia or peripheral neuropathy (numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and feet).Weight loss: Many patients experience modest weight loss, which is often considered a positive side benefit rather than an adverse effect.

Rare but Serious Side Effects

These conditions are medical emergencies and require immediate medical attention.

Lactic Acidosis: Metformin carries a boxed warning for lactic acidosis, a dangerous buildup of lactic acid in the blood. This is highly rare and mostly occurs in individuals with severe kidney disease, liver problems, or heavy alcohol use. Symptoms include extreme fatigue, muscle pain, trouble breathing, feeling cold, or a sudden slow heartbeat.

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): Metformin rarely causes low blood sugar when taken on its own. However, your blood sugar can drop too low if you take metformin alongside other diabetes medications like insulin or sulfonylureas. Symptoms include shakiness, sweating, a fast heartbeat, and dizziness.

12 hours ago, LostinCanada said:

I think that is wise ...it has a lot of side effects. I know others that did not do well on it.

A search says:

The most common side effects of the diabetes medication metformin are

gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea, nausea, and gas, which typically improve over time. While the drug is generally considered very safe, it can cause more serious complications in rare instances.The side effects of metformin are categorized below by frequency and severity.Common Side EffectsThese symptoms affect up to 25% to 75% of patients. They usually appear when first starting the medication or after a dose increase, and they often fade within a few weeks.Diarrhea: Loose or watery stools.Nausea and vomiting: Feeling sick to your stomach.Gas and bloating: Excess air and abdominal fullness.Stomach ache: Abdominal cramps or discomfort.Loss of appetite: Reduced desire to eat.Metallic taste: A persistent, unusual taste in the mouth.Headache: Mild to moderate head pain.

Long-Term Side EffectsTaking metformin over a long period can lead to nutritional deficiencies.Vitamin B12 deficiency: Metformin can interfere with how your body absorbs vitamin B12. Over time, this can lead to anemia or peripheral neuropathy (numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and feet).Weight loss: Many patients experience modest weight loss, which is often considered a positive side benefit rather than an adverse effect.

Rare but Serious Side Effects

These conditions are medical emergencies and require immediate medical attention.

Lactic Acidosis: Metformin carries a boxed warning for lactic acidosis, a dangerous buildup of lactic acid in the blood. This is highly rare and mostly occurs in individuals with severe kidney disease, liver problems, or heavy alcohol use. Symptoms include extreme fatigue, muscle pain, trouble breathing, feeling cold, or a sudden slow heartbeat.

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): Metformin rarely causes low blood sugar when taken on its own. However, your blood sugar can drop too low if you take metformin alongside other diabetes medications like insulin or sulfonylureas. Symptoms include shakiness, sweating, a fast heartbeat, and dizziness.

Yeah I'll stop taking it. I don't want my shocks to get worse.

The electric shocks are still worse since I stopped metformin. But it was probably the metformin since it got worse while I was taking it.

Will this get better and go away?

The shocks have gotten worse than ever in the last hour. Constant tingling and painful electric shocks.

Is this the diabetes and nerve damage? Even though it wasn't that long since I was diagnosed? Is it withdrawal?

I'm too scared to take the metformin anymore. As well as any new drugs.

Edited June 1Jun 1 by EDP6893

52 minutes ago, EDP6893 said:

The shocks have gotten worse than ever in the last hour. Constant tingling and painful electric shocks.

Is this the diabetes and nerve damage? Even though it wasn't that long since I was diagnosed? Is it withdrawal?

I'm too scared to take the metformin anymore. As well as any new drugs.

Of course it's better to avoid medications unless it is absolutely necessary but I wouldn't play around with diabetes, it won't get better on its own, it's something that requires general change, more activity, nutrition etc, for the nutrition part it might be worth consulting with a dietitian, anyway try not to get stressed about it, its not helpful, for the diabetes build a plan and wd, time will heal.

Edited June 1Jun 1 by Fullhealing

3 hours ago, EDP6893 said:

The electric shocks are still worse since I stopped metformin. But it was probably the metformin since it got worse while I was taking it.

Will this get better and go away?

If the shocks just started with the metformin, it seems you were having a reaction too it.

Like all medications, there are risks. Trying to deal with diabetes naturally is always the best way.

Here is some general information that might help. Choosing just one thing and working on that might make a difference, such as increasing your exercise either walking or lifting weights every day.

Key lifestyle strategies include:

Weight Management: Losing a modest amount of weight (often just 5% to 7% of your total body weight) can significantly lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity.

Nutritional Adjustments: Focus on eating whole foods, fiber-rich vegetables, and lean proteins while minimizing added sugars and highly processed carbohydrates.

Physical Activity: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise (like brisk walking or swimming) per week, along with strength training two to three times a week.

Consistent Monitoring: Routinely tracking your glucose with a meter or Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) helps you understand how different foods and activities impact your body.

Today the tingling is constant and painful.

Seems to be a link between ANY medication changes and getting setbacks in withdrawal.

13 hours ago, Fullhealing said:

Of course it's better to avoid medications unless it is absolutely necessary but I wouldn't play around with diabetes, it won't get better on its own, it's something that requires general change, more activity, nutrition etc, for the nutrition part it might be worth consulting with a dietitian, anyway try not to get stressed about it, its not helpful, for the diabetes build a plan and wd, time will heal.

I am doing a lot of work to change my diet and how I cope mentally with life. I've made a lot of progress and hopefully soon I can start to lose weight.

I'm trying to reduce my take away binges from every few days to once a week, and cutting down the amount of food.

Edited June 2Jun 2 by EDP6893

12 hours ago, LostinCanada said:

If the shocks just started with the metformin, it seems you were having a reaction too it.

Like all medications, there are risks. Trying to deal with diabetes naturally is always the best way.

Here is some general information that might help. Choosing just one thing and working on that might make a difference, such as increasing your exercise either walking or lifting weights every day.

Key lifestyle strategies include:

Weight Management: Losing a modest amount of weight (often just 5% to 7% of your total body weight) can significantly lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity.

Nutritional Adjustments: Focus on eating whole foods, fiber-rich vegetables, and lean proteins while minimizing added sugars and highly processed carbohydrates.

Physical Activity: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise (like brisk walking or swimming) per week, along with strength training two to three times a week.

Consistent Monitoring: Routinely tracking your glucose with a meter or Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) helps you understand how different foods and activities impact your body.

The shocks started with stopping the daridorexant in april where I also got the genital burning withdrawal from. Then got worse once I started metformin, and got worse again once I quit.

Edited June 2Jun 2 by EDP6893

1 minute ago, EDP6893 said:

I am doing a lot of work to change my diet and how I cope mentally with life. I've made a lot of progress and hopefully soon I can start to lose weight.

Well done @EDP6893 keep supporting yourself so well and your diabetes will also be balanced.

Edited June 2Jun 2 by Fullhealing

13 minutes ago, Fullhealing said:

That's amazing @EDP6893 well done!

It's been tough this week (potentially my first ever week where I have the money and am choosing not to get take aways every few days. It's been 4 days now.), especially getting new withdrawals with painful sensations throughout my body, but I feel like and imagine that even if I got a take away it wouldn't make the withdrawal or pain better. It'd be just as bad. Just a temporary distraction. What I really want is to recover and get better. And I hope despite this set back, I can still recover from all my withdrawals, including these new ones. I hope I can do this and it's not too late to reverse everything; the diabetes, the back pain, the morbid obesity, all the withdrawals, etc...

Edited June 2Jun 2 by EDP6893

Im so very very proud of you @EDP6893 this is fantastic work. You can 100% recover from all of this. Not a straight or easy path to take, but as with all journeys, it starts with the first step.

2 hours ago, Chippy said:

Im so very very proud of you @EDP6893 this is fantastic work. You can 100% recover from all of this. Not a straight or easy path to take, but as with all journeys, it starts with the first step.

I've got other symptoms too since I started the metformin. A disgusting blood like taste in my mouth, and bad nausea.

2 hours ago, EDP6893 said:

disgusting blood like taste in my mouth, and bad nausea.

That is a common side effect from it.

6 hours ago, EDP6893 said:

potentially my first ever week where I have the money and am choosing not to get take aways every few days.

Good for you. 🎉🎉🎉