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Doe anyone have both peripheral neuropathy and venous insufficiency?
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I have both and I don't believe that one caused the other; mostly just coincidence. IIRC I had the CVI before the neuropathy. Late last summer I had some ultrasound done by my PCP who is supposed to be a vein specialist as well. Post visit notes suggest a procedure could be done. After a 3 month followup the opinion was that I'm SOL stuck with the CVI. I take PreGabalin which keeps the neuropathy under control. Also have foot drop from nerve damage due to being pre-diabetic. I have issues with lower back pain. It's possible that it may be due to needing a hip replacement the diagnosis of which is complicated by the neuopathy and foot drop. I walk a little gimpy like Chester from Gunsmoke.
Sorry I can't offer a solution. Never tried any magnesium based creams or lotions.
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Interesting. I have both. My neurologist, cardiologist and primary doctors say that the two are not related. I have found that there have been many little discoveries over the years so I wouldn't be surprised if someone will find that neuropathy and poor circulation in our lower extremities are related.