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Is there any help at all for foot numbness in PN
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Hi, fred101 (@fred101)
Two things in your post caught my attention––well, three things, actually. No. 1, I'm also in Colorado. No. 2, I'll be 80 in a few months.
No. 3, I also was in Vietnam. My neurologist has puzzled over whether my time in Vietnam has had anything to do with my neuropathy. He's asked me about Agent Orange. I was mid-country, between Saigon and the Cambodian border; to the best of my knowledge, Agent Orange wasn't used in my area or the years I was there ('69-'70). All the same, my doctor remains curious. I've wished I could suggest a link, but I haven't been able to.
All the best, Fred!
Ray (@ray666)
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Ray @ray666 and @fred101, I'm not sure if this is the link you were looking for Ray but thought I would share it to see if it may help.
The VA also has a public health article on the topic here
-- Peripheral Neuropathy and Agent Orange: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/conditions/peripheral_neuropathy.asp
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Hi, @ray666 ~
It is wonderful that your doctor remains curious. His mind is open, which is not something that one can say about all doctors. My husband served in Vietnam (and Philippines and Japan) in 1967-1968 and developed 4 different cancers, all recognized by the V.A. as having been caused by Agent Orange. He had total numbness in his feet which caused him to fall many times especially during the last year of his life. Doctors who still look at Agent Orange as the cause behind their veteran/patients' conditions are way up there on my list of competent, compassionate healthcare providers.
Peace to you! ~
Barb