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Can Neuropathy be cured?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jul 20 4:02pm | Replies (225)

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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.

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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.