Is the danger of feet amputation real for Neuropathy Sufferers?

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I've had neuropathy for over 30 years but am fortunate that I only have some numbness and no pain. I've never been worried about amputation of my feet. My younger sister who has passed away some years ago had diabetes along with other complications and was close to having one of her feet amputated but it never got that bad.

From your previous posts it sounds like you have been dealing with a lot of pain in your legs and feet and have tried a lot of different treatments. Have you looked into any of the complementary or alternative treatments on the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy website? - https://www.foundationforpn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Complementary-and-Alternative-Treatments-Revised-2020-final.-1.pdf

This is something I have worried about. My neuropathy is in my feet and lower legs also. I am on medications for it. It began after having a posterior cervical laminectomy and C3 to C5 fusion surgery on 2/11/20. It has gradually worsened since then (burning and some numbness in feet and calves and also swelling in feet and ankles. I am seeking advice on any treatment that will improve my situation and information to further educate on this issue and lead ne in the right direction.

This is something I have worried about. My neuropathy is in my feet and lower legs also. I am on medications for it. It began after having a posterior cervical laminectomy and C3 to C5 fusion surgery on 2/11/20. It has gradually worsened since then (burning and some numbness in feet and calves and also swelling in feet and ankles. I am seeking advice on any treatment that will improve my situation and information to further educate on this issue and lead ne in the right direction.

@kevinversace55 Hello Kevin. What does your doctor say about the swelling in your feet and ankles? Hopefully you have looked at the myofascial release discussion. MFR therapy can help with the surgical scar tissue that may be causing pain. What does your surgeon says about all of this?

Jennifer

Non diabetic PN without vascular compromise is unlikely to lead to amputation. If your blood vessels in your legs are healthy and you are not a diabetic you technically should be good. But you need to keep watch on your feet and legs for bruises and small injuries you may not experience due to loss of feeling. I have non-diabetic PN and walk 2 miles daily with sticks. I don’t want to fall again.