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Is there any help at all for foot numbness in PN
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It’s so interesting to read your comment. Had neuropathy in my feet for 12 years now and suffer from not just the numbness but also periodic pain which is unpredictable. Mine first started on my left side after having a total knee replacement. A year later I had my right knee replaced, and the same happened to that foot. It is definitely worse on my left side and has progressed over these years and has me constantly having a fear of falling and impacts my daily life. I asked the surgeon if this could possibly have been caused by the surgery and he denied it 100% as a possibility . I continue to believe that this was the cause of my neuropathy, but at this point have accepted the fact that there is nothing to change this outcome. It has been causing real problems in my feet since I don’t feel pain and have had problems that may end up , needing surgery. I’d be interested to hear how many other people have developed neuropathy after surgery on other parts of their body.
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I’ve had PN almost 20 years that’s gradually gotten worse after multiple spine surgeries for scoliosis, my deformity was on my left side, and that’s where the numbness is worse; however, it now encompasses my right foot and has even spread to my hands at times.
As I said in my previous post, none of my doctors will even entertain my theory of the PN being linked to the spine (and later, hip surgery when I fell). Maybe it’s a chronic case of White Coat Syndrome - who knows?
As far as Barefoot Shoes go, I’m definitely going to check them out. Wish me luck!
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Hi Sheila,
I developed neuropathy in my feet at least 25 years ago with no surgery preceding it, but after back surgery in 2022 it became much more intense (pain and numbness especially at night), in my feet. Then after hip replacement in 2022 due to a fall, neuropathy and carpel tunnel developed in my hands. I have been in P.T. ever since and though it helps, I am far from living the way I used to. I invested in a BEMER through my physical therapist and that has helped tremendously to feel better overall, but especially my hands. It's complicated to describe so if you're curious, it's best to "Google" it. Every doctor I've seen tells me that there is no cure for P.N. but there are a lot of options for treatment that can make one's life more normal. Mobility without falling is where I struggle the most. It seems to be different for each person. I pray you find what works best for you and that you stay safe.
Blessings, Barb