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Can Neuropathy be cured?

Posted by catstx @catstx, Sep 8, 2021

I’ve had P. neuropathy for 30 years. Just recently I’ve better controlled my blood sugar. So, I’m wondering if Neuropathy ever goes away, Or, if once the nerves are dead they’re just dead

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 25 5:35pm
In reply to @rorygirl "JOURNAVX is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderate-to-severe short-term (acute) pain." + (show)
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JOURNAVX is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with moderate-to-severe short-term (acute) pain.

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@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/

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montanarose | @montanarose | Jul 8 7:02pm
In reply to @artscaping "Unfortunately, as of today, there is no cure for neuropathy. I was disappointed and a bit..." + (show)
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Unfortunately, as of today, there is no cure for neuropathy. I was disappointed and a bit scared when I learned that although it is progressive, there is no way to bring it to an end. Some research is being done with nerve regeneration....since they take so long to heal but not in the near future.

What is happening that can help are the development of medications and treatments that can mitigate the symptoms of neuropathy. My #1, cannot live without, is MFR, myofascial release therapy. When the fascia in your body becomes restricted and stuck, pain erupts. I now have two sessions a week and may need more as my neuropathy progresses. The second thing that can work is a solid medical cannabis program with different dosages at different times during the day. For me, a morning pick me up starts my day, and an afternoon, relax and rest calms me down, and then another dosage type before bedtime ensures restorative sleep.

Since you have been living with PN for 30 years, how have you handled it? What do you need now that would make your quality of life better?

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

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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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carolann1954 | @carolann1954 | Jul 8 10:06pm

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.

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arcuri24 | @arcuri24 | Jul 9 4:22pm
In reply to @montanarose "I am a fairly new sufferer from neuropathy in my feet/lower legs. So far I've tried..." + (show)
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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.

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vyolet | @vyolet | Jul 20 4:02pm
In reply to @bonniethompson1234 "The only thing that really helped me was a steroid shot I got for my knee...." + (show)
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The only thing that really helped me was a steroid shot I got for my knee. I helped my whole body. I was mostly without pain for two months and it started to come back slowly but had two more months of tolerable pain. It’s back and draining once again.

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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.

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