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Has anyone found anything that helps constant tingling in the feet and
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So, 'tingling', then a pre-mature sciatica diagnosis, then a laminectomy surgery - still had 'tingling' and cold feet - then I start Lugol's solution (found something on mayoclinic site?) - well, after 6 days, I no longer have constant tingling, feet are warm! - I still have some tingling in fingers (carpal tunnel surgery both hands), but I can walk without constant pain! - WOW! - now I can't find the mayoclinic post that lead me to a cure, not saying it'll work for everyone, but the OXY/Gabapentin/Ibuprofen/Tylenol route didn't work at all!
It's a game changer for me!
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Lugol’s solution is a liquid iodine preparation historically used for:
• Treating iodine deficiency
• Preparing the thyroid before surgery
• Short-term management of hyperthyroidism
It affects the thyroid, not peripheral nerves directly.
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Common causes of numbness & tingling in feet
These symptoms are most often due to peripheral neuropathy, which can be caused by:
• Diabetes (most common)
• Vitamin B12 deficiency
• Alcohol use
• Thyroid disorders (both hypo- and hyperthyroidism)
• Nerve compression (e.g., sciatica)
• Certain medications
• Autoimmune conditions
If thyroid dysfunction is the cause, correcting thyroid levels (under medical supervision) may help — but self-treating with iodine can make thyroid problems worse, especially if you don’t actually have iodine deficiency.
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Risks of taking Lugol’s solution without medical supervision
• Can trigger hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
• May worsen autoimmune thyroid disease
• Possible palpitations, anxiety, rash, or GI upset
• Excess iodine can paradoxically worsen thyroid imbalance
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What’s more appropriate to check
If you’re having numbness/tingling, doctors commonly test:
• Fasting blood sugar / HbA1c
• Vitamin B12
• Thyroid function (TSH, free T4)
• Sometimes nerve conduction studies
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@philohtfarnsworth , oh yeah, I am on Duloxetine, have orthotics, compression socks, nothing worked - Lugol's solution is like some kind of homeopathic miracle - for me!
BP is OK, pre-diabetic (barely), lost weight, watching carbs, yeah....2 drops every morning! and WOW!