Can Neuropathy be cured?

@rorygirl, I notice that you have posted in several discussions about the recent FDA approval of Journavx (suzetrigine)

- FDA Approves Novel Non-Opioid Treatment for Moderate to Severe Acute Pain https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-novel-non-opioid-treatment-moderate-severe-acute-pain

You may be interested in taking part in this related discussion:
- I am starting a new discussion about Suzetrigine a novel drug for pain
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-am-starting-a-new-discussion-about-suzetrigine-a-novel-drug-for-pain/

I am a fairly new sufferer from neuropathy in my feet/lower legs. So far I've tried magnesium cream and other "healing balms" which provide welcome, but only temporary, pain relief. Today I visited my longtime sports massage therapist, who specializes in MFR. I had kept the visit because I thought "Well, even if he can't touch me below my knees, I can always benefit from some good hip/glute/lower back/shoulder work. But upon hearing my story, he asked if I'd let him start by working on my feet, where the problem seemed to be. Because I trust his skills implicitly, and because he promised to be gentle, I grudgingly said "Yes," and had an amazing treatment session. My feet and ankles feel looser, and I can actually wiggle my toes and point my toes for the first time in months. I felt so encouraged that I booked weekly sessions for the next three weeks. I would be thrilled, but not totally surprised, if this modality works for me -- thus far, this particular therapist and MFR have never let me down. I definitely don't want to go the gabapentin (or other) neuropharmaceutical pathway; nor do I want to get further sucked into the never-ending universe of balms/electrostimulation devices, etc. So I am encouraged to hear that someone here has had a positive experience with MFR and neuropathy.

My husband has foot neuropathy terribly bad. His feet burns all the time, especially at night. I found a floor vibration machine, LifePro. He gets on it about 15 minutes a day and believe it or not, it seems to help him.
I have, I suppose it may be something similar to restless leg syndrome (maybe it is), and I am able to get on it about 15 minutes a day and it helps me. Also that nagging in my lower back in the evenings. Helps me sleep better and it definitely helps him. I was trying to post a picture of it but the site won't allow it. " Lifepro Waver Vibration Plate Exercise Machine – High-Intensity Vibration for Muscle Activation, Full-Body Workout Vibrating Platform with Loop Bands, Fitness Equipment for Strength Toning & Fat Loss
Visit the LifePro Store" They have their own website but you can get it on Amazon also. I don't know about weight loss, but it does help my husbands foot neuropathy.

How encouraging! I, too, feel I am benefitting from foot massage at physical therapy. The massage comes at the end of my two hour visit where I also am trying to strengthen my legs with exercises. Movement and more movement is vital! At home I pick up marbles with my toes. I also do a stretch program shown on PBS every morn. I do not have pain with my feet. I am in the idiopathic group so I do not know--nor does my neurologist--as to what caused this. I wish you the best and hope that you continue to make progress.

The steroid shot for my knee only lasted around a month before the pain came back but it cleared up the inflammation due to arthritis.

the pain from neuropathy never goes away completely but you can make it go away by taking your mind off it like reading, watching movies, or playing games on Kindle such as scrabble and you'll find yourself out of pain and nodding off. Sometimes I'm out of pain all night for no reason at all but other times the pain keeps me awake all night. Does anyone else have this mystery? Vyolet

@vyolet

My neuropathy is more an annoyance than pain. I now found out that I have celiac disease--it usually gives someone gastrointestinal distress but this is not the case with me, especially since I am now maintaining a strict gluten-free diet. However, it is quite possible that my PN is caused by this autoimmune disease and even though I am on a gluten-free diet, I still have neuropathy issues. I believe that the reason why some days are better than others in terms of PN could be due to weather factors allergies etc. There is an ultrasensitivity to this condition . Last night the wind was howling here--woke me up and now this morning my feet felt a bit weird but not pain. We all need to be more body aware and your efforts at distraction probably do help!

@carolann1954 I have put this info for discussion a couple of times. It works for me and my brother, he has had neuropathy for many yrs in his feet. I developed it mainly in my feet and legs feeling as if my feet were nailed to boards and I am trying to walk. I discovered that if you are on one of these re flux etc meds your body may not absorb the magnesium from your food. Neuropathy then follows. I read that drinking tart cherry juice 1/2 cup every day twice a day may help. I bought some and drank it on day 5 I was symptom free. On day 8 I ran ou and in 24 hrs I was back walking with the boards. I bought more juice and began taking the magnesium supplements 150mgs once daily. Tha was about 4 months ago. I am still symptom free. I have had Parkinson’s for approx 13 yrs. It must be tart cherry juice not from concentrate or mixed with other juice not sweet cherry tart cherry only. This is my true story and it worked for me. My brother has also been cured of his neuropathy in his feet. I hope it his info works for someone else. It is a nasty condition. Good luck

Nerves are painful when their insulating coat, myelin, is not replaced. Alcohol stops B12 getting thru intestine wall.
Mussels have 10 times as much B12 as red meat.

@montanarose
Neuropathy is nerves DEMYELINATION. That's their insulation wearing away from poor diet and alcohol.
Just take METHYCOBALAMIN suppl. Or eat a good serve of mussels weekly. They have 10 times as much B12 as red meat.