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idiopathic peripheral neuropathy - numbness in feet but no pain
Neuropathy | Last Active: Feb 25 10:41pm | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
I was told by an internist and a neurologist that the cause of my peripheral neuropathy was idiopathic. The internist speculated as to the cause, the neurologist rejected the speculation. The cause does not seem to matter. Neither one said that the nerves lost could be regenerated. The internist prescribed B-6, Folate and B-12 and later admitted that was to possibly eliminate further deterioration of the condition. The neurologist offered nothing and then retired. So, I am left to deal with the repercussions e.g. I have found a pair of shoes that give me significant stability and I wear them daily. I also exercise on an eliptical machine, a recumbent bike and walk the neighborhood. Messaging my feet and legs with a Hyperice feels good but does not remove the numbness. Exercises for balance also helps to hopefully prevent falling.
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@tedkaplysh
Hi…I also have neuropathy…and pre diabetic…did your Drs ever put you on metformin or other drug for the pre diabetes? Mine didn’t.
Steve
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@tedkaplysh
Hi,
Having Autonomic polyneuropathy and diabetic neuropathy I get no support other than the walking stick I have to use on bad days. I have yet to figure out what is triggering the bouts of disconnect from the waist down with moments temporary paralysis. To my simple mind it seems to be the autonomic nerve has bouts of doubt not transmitting the signals to or from the muscles to do what comes naturally without thought. being left to my own devices I push my body to the limits and won't give in to it all. I keep my mind focused on what I'm trying to do and try not to think about what the body is trying to do to me. I'm now experiencing numbness in the fingers, something else to cope with and push through in my never ending adventures of life.
I find it amazing how the body copes with the trials and tribulations ever adapting to get the best out of life.
Cheers