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Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

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@johnbishop

Hello @mrgirl, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear that you have joined the neuropathy club. I also have idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy but don't have any pain, just some numbness. I have had leg cramps that sometimes come with a little pain but it's mostly if I haven't stayed hydrated and drinking more water helped me. I imagine I would need a lot more water if I was working out in hot springs.

For neuropathy symptoms in general, the best thing you can do to help yourself is to learn as much as you can about your condition and what treatments are available that may provide some form of relief. Lots of experience here on Connect. There are many different discussions in the Neuropathy Support Group that you might find helpful - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/neuropathy/.

What symptoms do you have with your neuropathy?

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Oh, thank you John gor the heartfelt response. I have begun my journey. What an adventure! Being an ACTIVE 80 y/o this diagnosis came as a ig surprise. The Idiopathic dx is perplexing. Trying to narrow it down to possible causes . Some may be not being hydrated, excessive artifical sweeteners. A conundrum? Again thank you as I journey for improved results. Has anyone you know tried Class IV laser therapy? Am in process but can get expensive.