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Wow,just stated your my 1st.reply.reading I got anxiety reading your story.29_68 ran,had rt.knee repl.Left foot bottom started going numb.thought it would get better.hasn't. Walk every oth.day 2_3mls.60 minutes Bought hoka$$ walking shoes,but still numb. NOT SEEING my dr.till July. Wear double socks w/Hokas. DON'T want to give up exercises. Effecting my regular movements....
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Hey there, Mike @mikem75, welcome to Connect. Thanks for reaching out. Oh dear, sorry that my neuropathy story gave you anxiety - it did me too back then. Mine was a rather complicated situation, but I'm doing better.
Having numbness in your foot since knee replacement is unfortunate and as a runner, a little scary I'd imagine. Have you already made your PCP aware and are now heading straight to a neurologist in July? Can't come quick enough, I bet. How has walking in your Hokas been working for you?
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Keep walking! I'm not a medical professional, but have certainly done my "studies' since developing Peripheral Neuropathy in both feet. Not sure exactly why, but it did begin after both hips were replaced. I have had some (but not much) help from medical professionals. You will need to take the lead!
I'm replying to your message as a "head's up". You are early enough in this journey to make a difference, so do your studying and offer your body all the things it needs to encourage the repair of the damaged nerves causing your numbness. You need good circulation providing plenty of O2, vitamins, minerals, etc. And, reduce inflammation. So . . . diet, exercise and a regimen of recommended vitamins and supplement will make a difference.
I like to recommend this website for a long, thorough explanation of Peripheral Neuropathy, especially recommended treatments!
https://www.foundationforpn.org
And one of my favorite videos for an overall explanation is this one:
https://youtu.be/NH8UAOMLxV4?si=t2hfYA7XkgX3TlvD
I wish I had known what was going on sooner, but feel I've done a good job keeping this condition at bay. I use a small vibration platform (with heat, cuz I love that) daily and a TENS like foot pad occasionally. I take R-ALA, Benfotamine, and a few other recommended supplements. If you decide to increase your Vitamin B's, avoid additional B6. Too much can cause neuropathy! I avoid sugars, including alcohol, as much as possible to keep inflammation levels down. And I try to get a decent amount of exercise daily.
Good luck with your journey and get on with it!