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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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p42john | @p42john | Nov 29 9:58am
In reply to @wascaly "Thanks for your response. I do have a script for orthotics so I guess I need..." + (show)
@wascaly

Thanks for your response.
I do have a script for orthotics so I guess I need to look into shoe lifts, if for no other reason to be free of this walker,
Unfortunately, even though I may be able to walk easier, it still won’t be a remedy for my original complaint of this awful, relentless numbness.
Good luck to you.

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I was skeptical at first, but after using them religiously, an improvement in numbness
has been realised. Hope they work and you achieve some relief. My problems seemed to develop after a knee replacement, not sure if there is any connection though.
Not sure if these golden years are what they are cracked up to be!!!!

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Berk | @gba | Nov 29 3:32pm
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@stephencroll

Hospital for special surgery in NYC..Im going to contact Positano to find out the device he uses. I have numbness but no pain and am trying to arrest this with ALA , red light therapy and electro stimulation. I also do regular resistance training ,rowing and foot massages. Keep me posted on your progress.

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Thanks for the reply. Good luck with your therapy.

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Berk | @gba | Nov 29 3:36pm
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@gba

Hello John, I am trying to get a reply. from this post. Please advise who is HSS and Dr. Positano? Please tell us what and where is Electrical Impulse Therapy?? Thank You

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I believe Electrical Impulse Therapy is a stronger version of 10/s.

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cit10jetjockey | @cit10jetjockey | Nov 30 8:28am

I tried Barefoot Shoes, and after a couple of months I threw them in the trash. PN is here to stay.

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wascaly | @wascaly | Nov 30 8:34am

Thank you - you saved me the hassle!
I still keep praying, tho…🙏

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kathyv66 | @kathyv66 | Dec 1 8:44am
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@wascaly

Thank you - you saved me the hassle!
I still keep praying, tho…🙏

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Don't rule out barefoot shoes, they aren't a cure but they make your feet work a little harder and I find my balance and muscle control has improved and the numbness - a little. Several people on here have reported similar results.

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collison | @collison | Dec 1 7:39pm
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@dlydailyhope

@shordae
I think my small fibers died due to poor oxygen flow (sedentary, iron deficiency), autoimmune attack on small fiber nerve cells (I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis which causes my own immune system to attack healthy thyroid cells), toxicity (air, water, food, early smoking as a teen, drinking wine for a period of time, etc.).

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I don't know you, but I felt like I was reading my situation almost identically. Not sure what to say, but it's an odd event to have such a near perfect description.. . hello!

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judephi | @judephi | Dec 2 6:38am

Only that I take Lyrica don’t know what to say so sorry

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wascaly | @wascaly | Dec 2 7:22am

Does Lyrica actually minimize the numbness? If so, I’ll try it. I’m at the point where I’ll try anything!

Thanks!

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jchet | @jchet | Dec 2 8:50am
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@gba

I believe Electrical Impulse Therapy is a stronger version of 10/s.

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What is Electric Impulse therapy?

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