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@johnbishop

Hi @mpaf, Welcome to Connect. I'm glad to hear that you don't also have pain with the numbness as there aren't any medications that can help the numbness. I think eating healthy and eliminating processed foods and sugar as much as possible can help. I also think that learning as much as you can about the condition, possible causes and treatments is a big plus in the neuropathy journey. A good place to start if you haven't already seen it is the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/.

It hasn't really helped with the numbness in my feet but I often use LifeFlo magnesium lotion to keep the skin hydrated on my legs and feet. It does make them feel better but the numbness is still there. There is a discussion started by @dbeshears1 that you might find helpful - Topical Magnesium Lotion for Feet: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/topical-magnesium-lotion-for-feet/.

There are some medications that can cause neuropathy type symptoms. Are you on any statins or other medications?

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Hi John, I replied yesterday, but not sure it made it thru - so, firstly, thanks for your thoughts/input. Actually I have been taking statins for a number of years, so I will check this out with my GP. Matthew