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Neuropathy with numbness

Posted by bcool123 @bcool123, Apr 24, 2025

This morning I was constipated, and I sat on the toilet for too long and my feet got numb. I walked up and down the hall with my walker several times and that kind of helped. Then I sat in my chair with the heating pad on for about an hour, and that helped a little my feet were numb from the balls of my feet to my toes. Pain? I guess I’ve just gotten used to it. I took gabapentin for about a year, but it didn’t do any good at all so I quit. I don’t know what to do so I’m asking you because you guys are where I get my best information. Anybody out there have any suggestions?
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andyjustin | @andyjustin | Apr 29, 2025
In reply to @bcool123 "Hi John!! Going to sit on my exercise bike?! Haven’t thought of that. Crossing my legs,..." + (show)
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Hi John!! Going to sit on my exercise bike?! Haven’t thought of that. Crossing my legs, I know is such a bad thing to do, but my legs just automatically do it! And I’m trying to remember not to do that so I appreciate your reply. And I hope you’re having a great day!!! Bcool difference

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That’s funny yeah I love crossing my legs, but it does bring on numbness and tingling so then I cross on the other way and that works for a couple minutes. It’s just one of those things I guess with neuropathy there’s a lot of just one of those things that we have to deal with But as far as the bathroom choose another place to check out your emails or read a newspaper. it’s funny sometimes my symptoms in evacuating my bowels run from constipation to extreme diarrhea again it’s just dealing with neuropathy

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alicewino | @alicewino | Apr 29, 2025
In reply to @tessie63 "I am a person who has dealt with constipation for a long time. It got worse..." + (show)
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I am a person who has dealt with constipation for a long time. It got worse when I was prescribed the drugs for neuropathy. What now works the best for me is about half a cup of prune juice warmed in the microwave. A nurse told me this secret when I was in the hospital. You really need to warm the prune juice up. It makes such a difference. Hope this helps someone.

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Thank you. I will try the prune juice. I have to resort to laxatives after 3 days and no luck. This would be so much better if it works.

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tessie63 | @tessie63 | Apr 30, 2025
In reply to @alicewino "Thank you. I will try the prune juice. I have to resort to laxatives after 3..." + (show)
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Thank you. I will try the prune juice. I have to resort to laxatives after 3 days and no luck. This would be so much better if it works.

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Remember to warm it up. It works great that way. Good luck and I hope it works for you.

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bcool123 | @bcool123 | May 2, 2025
In reply to @tessie63 "Remember to warm it up. It works great that way. Good luck and I hope it..." + (show)
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Remember to warm it up. It works great that way. Good luck and I hope it works for you.

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auntieqd | @auntieqd | May 3, 2025
In reply to @johnbishop "Bcool, Being one of those old folks with chronic constipation I can relate to not sitting..." + (show)
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Bcool, Being one of those old folks with chronic constipation I can relate to not sitting on the toilet too long. If I don't go within 5 minutes or so, I get up and ride my exercise bike for 20 minutes or so and try again. I also try not to cross my legs when sitting down as that seems to magnify the numb feelings.

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Really none of my business, but why do you put up with chronic constipation? Mira-Lax or a generic-of dissolves in any liquid & has no taste. Adjust dosage to get what is right for you. I only take about 1/2 suggested dosage, works really effortlessly!

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 3, 2025
In reply to @auntieqd "Really none of my business, but why do you put up with chronic constipation? Mira-Lax or..." + (show)
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Really none of my business, but why do you put up with chronic constipation? Mira-Lax or a generic-of dissolves in any liquid & has no taste. Adjust dosage to get what is right for you. I only take about 1/2 suggested dosage, works really effortlessly!

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Just doesn’t work very well for me.

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rutica | @rutica | Apr 20 6:00pm

Is there cure or improvement from numbness in feet from neuropathy?

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trishdub | @trishdub | Apr 21 8:06am
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I find compression hose to be a huge help. I am ready for a nap when I finally get them on. But they help me with the pain.

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@mseb
Yes! Compression socks absolutely help with my circulation during the day. I wear the ones with the lightest compression so they are not difficult to get on.
I am fortunate to have an adjustable bed so I can raise the end a few inches when I sleep. A firm pillow under the mattress works too.

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uisge | @uisge | Apr 21 9:56am
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Remember to warm it up. It works great that way. Good luck and I hope it works for you.

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@tessie63 Yeah, I know it's a year after your post, but I just now read this thread... I cracked up about the warm prune juice because it reminded me of a wonderfully kind nurse who gave me her 'Family Secret Recipe for Constipation'. (I was in rehab after having 5 vertebrae fused and you know what happened).. She said it's what she gives to her kids or any family member suffering with constipation.
This is her recipe:
Sierra Mist lemon-lime soft drink and prune juice, equal amounts in a not-tiny juice glass, warmed up. Drink it warm.
Yes, the warming up seems to make a difference.

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DonnaMM | @dinnamm | Apr 21 11:36am

The best way to sit on a toilet bowl is with a footstep under you feet it is actually the best way for elimination and constipation. Less stress and your feet don’t get numb. I have a plastic folding one so that it can be moved away.

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