Medication linked to Peripheral Neuropathy

Good afternoon,
I have been on the computer since 10:00 AM 3 1/2 hours researching Peripheral Neuropathy. Not the first time. Now I have to face it, I have to get up off my behind and do some exercising. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and recommendations. I'm going to get Alexa on a get up time schedule. Now I just have to follow it. Well maybe I'll start tomorrow!
Adios

My spouse, is same no empathy , no care may make the odd toast and tea..but otherwise leave me hours. Have never understood a human mind or whatever brain ect??

Hi, Gus -- Have you seen any reduction in your PN symptoms, particularly numbness, since going off your statin & etc.? Have you been told to expect improvement?

I am in a 2-3 month trial separation from Atorvistatin 80/40 mg for sensory PN and wondering how long it would be before I saw any improvement -- or indeed if I should expect any or is any damage permanent.

Thanks for any info you can provide!
- Dave

Has anyone had any experience with the Norelie redrevive cold laser therapy device?

My PN (in the feet) is much less intense when I am able to do a lot of walking. When I walk at least 10 kilometer, it is merely a ghostly presence and I can sleep soundly. However, I am careful to take Gabapentin at least three times a day.

Hello,
I was told to stop atorvastatin dead cold. Statins for cholesterol can definitely attribute to neuropathy. I stopped back in early February. I can tell you for me at least there will be no improvement with neuropathy as it is a progressive condition especially the idiopathic one. On the other hand now that I stopped the cholesterol medication, I realize for sure that it will no longer negatively affect my neuropathy.
However, my condition is definitely progressing and I know there is no cure for it as confirmed by my new neurologist and all the research out there indicates the same. The treatment I am now on is only aimed at slowing down the progression.
I hope it will be different for you when you stop the cholesterol medication.
Take care and have a serene night,
gus

I used to walk distances but now find it so painful to walk 200 feet. The more I walk the worse my evenings are. I don't understand how you do it unless your pain meds are better than mine. Even exercising in the pool gives me fits in the evening and i almost feel I aggravate the nerves more. Any advice?

@saj91 maybe your excessive computer sitting is adding to your PN? I know my last job before retiring had me sitting in an office at a computer for 6 hours daily and I know it added to my woes.

@gus0557 Gus, unfortunately you are 100 percent correct. Once the damage is done it is done and the best we can hope for is to slow down progression. I have axonal PN and Mayo said the damage can't be reversed. Increased numbness has caused poor balance yet, I'm trying to walk as much as possible, and my numbness has remained mostly below the knees and small amount in fingertips. I'm now almost ten years into this and no answers. Ed

Hi Ed,
Believe me I know how you're feeling and I also have axonal PN. So far the numbness is still below the knees but there's off course loss of balance and very sharp shooting pain into the bottom of the feet. Like you, all I can hope for is a slow progression of the condition.
Wishing you the best always and take care.
Have a serene evening,
gus