Pins and needles in feet at night

Posted by brendammc @brendammc, Feb 11 8:18am

Just joined this group. At night I’ve started having pins and needles in my feet. Best thing has been soaking feet in cool water.
I had been doing stomping exercises to try to build bone due to osteoporosis. Also have started Teriparatide since January. Does anyone have any insight on this?

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giriodi | @giriodi | Feb 11 4:41pm

My PN started around 1999 and has progressively worsened over the years. I've tried many so-called remedies, most of which didn't help. Then, about 3 months ago, my Podiatrist recommended Alpha Lipoid Acid in tablet form. I bought the 'R' Alpha Lipoid Acid that is considerably more potent. In the evenings, while either reading or watching TV, my PN pain becomes quite painful, but I have been able to curb the pain at sleep time by doing the following: 600mg of R-Alpha Lipoid Acid one hour prior to bedtime, and at bedtime, I take 4mg of Rx Tizadine. (prescribed by my doctor at Mayo) I also use a PN cream (all seem to be about the same) on my toes. The Tizadine causes me to become sleepy about thirty minutes after taking it. 98% of the time, this is an effective remedy. However, on that very rare night, I have to take a low dose of Gabapentin that totally wipes me out and mitigates the pain. Also, during the day, I usually drink about 4 ounces of tart cherry juice. I DO NOT like using Gabapentine as I feel that it is harmful to my overall health, but according to my physician, a low dosage now and then is okay. I also walk at least 5,000 steps per day with a cane as support. This routine has been providing me with 7 to 8 hours of essential sleep. I hope this method is beneficial to others. As you well know, PN is a painful monster and there is no cure at present.