I moved quickly from feeling like I was walking on rocks, to balance problems, to tingling feet and numbness in both feet and above the ankle on the left. I was told by a neurologist and a podiatrist, that that there was nothing to be done for numbness. And, I have read that in every forum. I’ve never had any pain but the ‘rocks’ feeling. Supplements are Vitamin B 12, lopoic acid, B-complex, and magnesium. Haven’t been on any of them for more than 2 months.
From very shaky with a cane to a rolling walker. Left foot much more numb. Getting upstairs at night is still so scary, I use a stair cane now that rest on two steps at a time. Still need help. Dread going up. This Tuesday, I am getting my stairs measured for a chair lift. They are not as expensive as I thought. Cheaper than attempting a shower in our small powder room. Use a shower chair that I can sit on and lift my legs and slide over under the showerhead. My feet are too heavy to lift.
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I go from feeling hopeful, to angry, to sadness. It is an emotional roller coaster.
The advertisements? The very minute you use your search engine and type in neuropathy, 💥 you will see so many ads or testimonials for what ‘really works’. NOTHING that these snake oil people are pushing works. I actually call them that and shame them for taking money from desperate people. Mostly I just hit the delete button.
Only thing keeping me going, other than my husband a a few close friends that call often, is my recumbent bike, my foot massager and my portable elliptical. Massage the feet and ankles nightly. I use any lotion with mint in it, Bengay or Vicks vaporub. I watched videos and try to
do a vigorous massage.