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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gregd1956 | @gregd1956 | 13 hours ago

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | 11 hours ago

Good evening @wascaly, I have also been challenged by neuropathy in both of my feet. As I look back, I recall that my feet began to be numb shortly after I was tested for SFN, small fiber neuropathy at least 10+ years ago. I had just finished the SFN test in my left ankle and the neurologist was explaining the cause of the situation. He told me how sorry he was that I would have to cope with the numbness, especially in my left foot.

A few weeks later I had my first MFR session with a new therapist. She also took notice of the numb diagnosis and explained the treatment process. Although her MFR treatment style is considerably helpful, I have had to increase the therapy time to two hours a week.

Another long-time friend and MFR expert is a Mayo Connect group member. She has helped me learn how to apply the MFR teachings by myself with appropriate tools. Let's see if @jenniferhunter can share some information about effective tools for you.
Chris

catbeth57 | @catbeth57 | 11 hours ago

In reply to @artscaping "Good evening @wascaly, I have also been challenged by neuropathy in both of my feet. As..." + (show)

I feel your pain !
I have suffered for 24 years.
Controlling my sugar helps.
I also wear PN compression socks at night. Really helps.
I am on Tramodol and Gabapentin at sunset. I find it starts in the evening.
I’ve had injections. Never helped. I go for foot reflexology. Fancy name for a great leg and foot message. It’s hard to stay still but it does help.
I wet and freeze white cotton socks to numb the pain. I find alcohol makes it worse. Especially the next day. What is your cause.
Mine was Pernicious anemia and diabetes. Best of luck .

catbeth57 | @catbeth57 | 11 hours ago

Being it is in one foot it could be nerve compression.
Have you had nerve studies.

Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | 8 hours ago

@wascaly Since you are not diabetic, there possibly may be a physical cause for your numbness in your foot. Do you have any issues with your back, hips or spine? I ask that because there are some nerve compression syndromes that can come from a misaligned pelvis that will mimic a spine problem and can cause sciatic pain. You can also just have tight muscle and fascia as Mentor Chis mentioned. Doing yoga type stretches and holding that for at least 5 minutes may start to loosen tight muscle and fascia. It takes that long because the fascia actually reorganizes itself and becomes elastic again and regains the ability to slide with movement. It may be stuck, and that also affects how well the electric nerve impulses are transmitted to and from the muscles.

Have you tried working on range of motion with a physical therapist?