Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

Mike m. 75 ,I ran 29 to 68 yrs. Had knee repl.,and started to have bottom of feet start hurting
I bought HOKAwalk shoes with 2 prs. of socks I walk 2_3 miles ever other day.tingling and pain along heel ,left side of bottom left foot. Need to walk for exercise (stay in shape) driving me crazy..thx...

Hello @barbarabrown831 and @mikem75, I would like to welcome you both to Connect and thank you for sharing your experience with others. I shared my experience in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/.

Another good source to learn more about treatments that may provide some relief is the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy - https://www.foundationforpn.org/treatments/.

Have you done any research on your condition for alternative or complementary treatments?

Hi, Mike (@mikem75)

Something in your post caught my attention. It was when you said, "ran 29 to 68 yrs." I'm guessing you were telling us you were a pretty dedicated runner from age 29 to age 68." If that's so, you and I have something in common. I, too, was a big-time runner from my late 20s to my late 60s, when I, too, had a total knee replacement. (I'm 79 now). My friends told me that bicycling would be an adequate substitute for running. I tried. I gave cycling my all. Cycling, while fun, was no substitute for running.. When today I give thought to the various enjoyments my neuropathy has taken away from me, running tops the list.

I wish you the very best in finding a quick solution to your foot pain!

Cheers!
Ray (@ray666)

Thx Ray. U were spot on.. I had my knee done 3 yrs. Ago,+everything went to hell.Rt. knee won't flexpast 30°,so can't do bike. Did PT INTENSE 4 MOS..MY LEFT FOOT SYARTED GOING NUMB TOARDS HEEL BOTTOM. Thought it was because stressed heels for PT. JUST GETTING BUMMED ,CAUSE I don' want to give up walking,that's my only venting now..U know what I mean. Sounds as though u got yous figured out? Thx. For my b*thing. Mike

You are very fortunate. Like you I ran for years. I was able to ride for a while, but now my balance issues keep me from riding. I can only do a stationary bike. And walking is painful.

Welcome @wburgb1ll, It's great to see that you have connected with @ray666 to share your experiences. As another member of the neuropathy club I thought I would let you know of a webinar next week on March 20th on alternative therapies that enhance balance by the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy - more details and registration link to sign up (free) are in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1032303/.

Hi, Mike. I'm not sure I got mine figured out. I did have one lucky break at the time of my knee op and that was to be invited to be part of a federal study to try to find out why our quads quicker and to a greater degree than other leg muscles get weak in the wake of knee replacement surgery, For a month before and a month following the surgery I went to a hospital lab where I was made to exercise my both legs so that my quad strength could be recorded. I credit that fed study with keeping my legs, including the one with the replacement, in at least half-good shape. Today, my legs, and in particular my knees, still feel pretty good –– except for arthritis! That seems to get a little worse every year. I figure that the time-release diclofenac that my doctor gave me is at least helping to keep arthritis from getting too painful. These days I miss the pleasure of walking more than anything. Walking isn't much fun anymore. –Ray

Hi, @wburgbill. You echo my experiences to a tee! Quitting running was hard, but cycling, city paths and mountain trails, was fun –– for a while! Then, balance "issues" gradually made cycling UN-fun; outdoor cycling, anyway. I switched to walling: long in-city walking and hi-country hiking –– until it, too, became UN-fun. (I still walk –– shopping trips, mostly, and, of course, those doctor visits!). So, me, too: I'm relegated to stationary bike riding in the rather uninspiring surround of my spare bedroom –– a far cry from running, cycling, or hiking at timberline! 🙂 –Ray (@ray666)

Yes, I’m new to this group! I have under toe burning and numbness, principally at night! Is this a common symptom? Please advise! Thanks, Glenn

Already signed up. Most of the seminars are good. Some do not fit my problems; bur I generally learn something.