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Is there any help at all for foot numbness in PN
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We who have numbness sensations or pain or burning etc. in the feet need to do all we can to reduce inflammation in the body and to increase circulation in the legs and feet.
3 yrs. ago I had terrible feet issues from numbness to sharp pains, burning etc. I changed to an anti-inflammatory diet (which means no sugar, caffeine or processed foods or fried foods) - inflammation just irritates the nerves all over the body = and added anti-inflammatory supplements, and importantly, started exercises for the legs and feet that increase circulation. Walking when I can, using an elliptical pedaling device, using vibration pad, etc. It has to be done daily and same with diet and supplements, since they ALL work together to lower inflammation in the body and no "glucose spikes" (sugar spikes) which increase inflammation.
Today, 75-80% of my feet symptoms are gone. I also switched to a much better shoe, with good support, large toe box and soft sides and top. Increasing circulation to the legs and feet daily and eating a low-inflammatory diet are key to preventing old nerves from continuing to die and promoting the growth of new, healthy nerves.
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Hello again... I have started on your suggestions and would like to hear more from you if you ever read this. I have switched to an anti- inflammatory diet (lost 10 pounds already so yay for that)
I bought a recumbent bike and doing that 6 days a week building up a little bit longer as I go. Cut out caffeine and 90% of Sugar, the only sugar I am having is either from fruit or I do Still use creamer in my herbal Teas and Decaf. I am not sure of the cause of the neuropathy, my AIC is only one decimal over normal So pre diabetes by a hair, 5.7 (5.6 is within normal range) I have taken omeprazole for years So going to try and switch to famatidine.
You mentioned anti-inflammatory Supplements, which ones did you use?
I so much want my feet to get back to normal if there is possibility for this.
I hope you will see this and give more details on what you did because So many say the numbness cant be fixed and I think thats hogwash, they just haven't figured it out yet.
Thank you.
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Hello! I am new here. Your post is the only thing I have ever seen that gave me some hope so thank you. I just bought a recumbent bike so I can get started on that as soon as it arrives. I will google " anti in flammatory" diet and learn more about that. Ihave already cut caffeine out and most refined sugars. I Love coffee so I still drink decaf and I use a creamer that has sugar in it. I would like to learn more from you because I refuse to accept that I just have to live like this for the rest of my life. I want my feet back and if you did it I want to know more. I have one of those vibrating shiatsu foot massagers but I didn't think it was helping soI stopped using it. Is that what you were referring to? How long did it take for you to fix your feet? I will Start with your suggestions right away. Hope to hear from you again. Thank you.