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Neuropathy | Last Active: May 18 6:58pm | Replies (554)

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@mamamarch

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!

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Thank you MM..This was a clear, concise and helpful post.
I have just started experiencing PN during the last year and am exploring the options to keep it at bay moisturizing and massaging my legs after my morning shower , taking all the suggested suplements, 2hrs of intense PT daily to include stationary biking,compression socks..I’m looking at using The Accelera stimulation device. I’ve exercised my way out of all my issues..that and supplements,herbs and a morning shake with everything in it. Good Luck MM

Yes I would have your B vitamins tested. My B6 was very elevated as was my folic acid but my B1 was low. A lot of doctors won't check anything unless you ask them and I sister if necessary. I insisted to have my iron tested and it was very low.