Has anyone found anything that helps constant tingling in the feet and

@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!

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

I’ve found relief from my lower leg neuropathy symptoms with these:
I wear the ankle compression socks too- I believe these work to counteract the tingling by providing opposing pressure- just like if you hit your thumb with something and automatically squeeze it, and it feels better. I believe you are fooling your brain to pay less attention to the false signals coming up to it from the damaged nerve endings. Google “neuroplasticity” to read about it.
I also sit or stand at the kitchen counter and “march” until things feel better, I think, again, the opposing counter pressure is telling your brain to pay less attention to the false signals.
Sometimes I’m woken up by the pain and tingling. I got a bedside safety rail so I can stand up safely when half-awake and start marching. Works for me, worth a try?

@centre Forgot to say- the Neuro PT specialist I saw said to wear non-skid socks in the house ( I buy good quality pairs on Amazon and wear them alone or over the compression socks if the symptoms require). He said that wearing the non-skids provides more direct, full pressure to the sensory nerve endings on the soles of your feet, so much more accurate information is getting to your brain, real signals from undamaged nerve endings, rather than masked and limited signals coming while wearing shoes or slippers. He said that will help with balance too.