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idiopathic peripheral neuropathy - numbness in feet but no pain

Neuropathy | Last Active: Feb 25 10:41pm | Replies (21)

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Is the numbness cause by dead nerves? If so, they cannot be regenerated?

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bajjerfan | @bajjerfan | Feb 21 4:08pm

I don't recall ever being told why there was numbness, only that the tests indicated nerve damage. As I recovered from my spine surgery I could move my left foot freely and wiggle my big toe. I can move my right foot decently, but can't wiggle my big toe very well.