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Is there any help at all for foot numbness in PN

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Sigh, still hoping for that magic bullet for all of our PN with pain members. I too am one of the lucky 20% or so of those with neuropathy and no pain, just numbness and some tingling. I'm not ready to say there never will be a cure but am pretty sure it won't be in my lifetime. My balance and walking ability is my biggest daily challenge. I can walk but tire easily do to low back issues so most of my exercise stays on a recumbent cross-trainer where I can do some cardio and strength exercise in 30 to 45 minutes daily. It's great to hear you can still get around OK. I'm 81 and have been dealing with the numbness since my late 40s and for that I am grateful that it hasn't been worse.

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John - I've had lower back issues for about 15 years and having a diagnosis of idiopathic sensory motor, the thought has entered my mind more than once that the cause of my PN could be from lower back issues. I've seen members of the connect mention back issues and having PN. Does seem hard to believe that when we consider the 100-some-odd causes of PN, what percentage could be back related. I've had many tests, seen top neurosurgeons in my area and 2 top docs said surgery will not help. In fact, Mayo had same opinion, however they said my back issues could contribute to numbness but not be the central cause. How many others due to older age experience the same?