Is there any help at all for foot numbness in PN

Posted by wascaly @wascaly, Oct 27 9:27am

I’ve had PN several years. I’m not diabetic (amazingly), and I don’t have pain in my feet - just this horrible numbness, mainly in my left foot (sometimes both feet), leading to the fear of falling, AGAIN!

I’m wondering if anyone has found ANYTHING to help. I’ve spent buckets of money on creams, plus I’ve seen all kinds of expensive gadgets advertised on TV. I’m hesitant to buy any of them, since they look like versions of snake oil.

Has anyone had ANY relief from this horrific and DANGEROUS numbness?

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judy12st | @judy12st | Nov 8 6:09am

HSS in NY has a remarkable nonsurgical foot specialist, Dr Positano, who developed an electrical impulse therapy that for me has vastly improved the numbness of my toes.

wascaly | @wascaly | Nov 8 6:51am

I’ll check it out, but I can’t go to NY. Maybe he has other offices in the USA.

Thanks!

tgregg99 | @tgregg99 | 5 days ago

In reply to @wascaly "I’ve had PN almost 20 years that’s gradually gotten worse after multiple spine surgeries for scoliosis,..." + (show)

I was diagnosed and have lived with with PN (numbness only, in toes) since 2009. The only remedy for my numb toes has been using a lidocaine roll-,on on my toes at bedtime than wearing warm socks (not tight) like Heat Holders (the best I've found for me).

Good luck!

Equate Pain Relief Liquid Roll-on, Maximum Strength, with Lavender and 4% Lidocaine, 2.5OZ https://www.walmart.com/ip/5212591264
https://www.heatholders.com/collections/all-mens-socks

wascaly | @wascaly | 4 days ago

In reply to @tgregg99 "I was diagnosed and have lived with with PN (numbness only, in toes) since 2009. The..." + (show)

Thanks very much for your response/suggestion.

PN can be maddening. Last night it felt like bugs were playing soccer inside my feet - it was terrible. Needless to say, I didn’t fall asleep til almost 2AM, after taking massive amounts of sleep aids! This morning I feel like someone hit me over the head with a 2 x 4. I know I’m telling you something you probably already know!

I’ll certainly try what works for you, although sleeping in socks doesn’t appeal to me since I live in FL 🔥 Hopefully, I’ll be able to get a good night’s sleep - that, alone, will make a world of difference!

Thank you, again!

tgregg99 | @tgregg99 | 4 days ago

I assume you've seen a neurologist for your PN diagnosis. Although I did and took the standard PN tests, I stopped taking the Gabapentin the doctor recommended (didn't work for me). Eventually, I figured out a non-prescrption solution that works for me. Lidocaine + warm (not tight) socks. That's it. I don't live in FL (used to), when I visit FL I always take and use my roll-on and socks to contain my numbness. Every night, makes no difference where I'm at, it works for me. Best wishes.