Has anyone found a treatment that helps with peripheral neuropathy?

After reading some of the above posts, I feel very fortunate in the fact that I experience no pain with my peripheral neuropathy. I just have numbness from my toes to my knees. I am a God-fearing Christian conservative, and I believe in the power of prayer.

I have fallen for the last time for these miracle concoctions made from exotic plants and animals that promise to cure Neuropathy. I am currently taking Neuro salts as advertised and pushed by Dr. Oz and Dr. Phil. Although I know that these advertisements are probably AI generated I, and many others seem to keep falling for their promise of a cure. But no more. These people or whoever is behind it have one purpose in mind. That is to separate you from your money. Oh yes, they promise a moneyback guarantee which is the catchphrase that seems to work for their misleading promises. They are banking on the fact that a high percentage of people will not go through the trouble to request a refund when they realize they have been duped. I would guess upward of 75% of the people who fall for these concoctions will not request a refund within the small window they have the opportunity to do so.

So, I will continue to listen and pray for a cure. But I assure you, when a cure, and if a cure is ever found, it will be front page news and you won't have to listen to these infomercials promising results they know will not work. A bona fide cure may be out there or may not be out there.

This is one thing I can offer that may or may not be helpful as I have tried many treatments, ointments and medications. I wear heated socks. The one consistent treatment that all of the articles I have read agree on is circulation in your lower extremities. It seems to me, using my common sense, that keeping your feet and calves warm is a sure way to increase circulation. Heated socks are easily available on Amazon and inexpensive. I have two pair of socks so I can wash one pair while wearing another pair. I have had these socks for well over one year and the batteries are still good. Rechargeable batteries that I plug-in every night while I sleep.

I do not discourage you to stop any kind of topical ointments or salves that you may be using as I have enjoyed the warmth and somewhat of a relief from vapor rub, or other analgesics.

I have come to the conclusion that there is no cure for peripheral neuropathy, and I thank God that mine is without pain. The biggest suggestion, even more so than the heated socks, is to get into a prayer routine because God Almighty is the great physician. If you do not believe in God or prayer, may I suggest to you that you seek HIS face. Continue your research and try inexpensive treatments, but it is my recommendation to stay away from the high pressure tactics used by AI to sell you exotic, long term researched remedies that I have spent a lot of money on with no noticeable change. That is not to say that there may have been some slowing of the progression, but there is no way I could know that since this is not a controlled experiment, I will stay with Alpha Lapoic Acid and vitamin B as these are inexpensive vitamins that have other benefits also. Be smart in your decisions and use your common sense.

I just joined the group. I was wondering if acupuncture has helped anyone with Neuropathy? I have been going twice a week for two months. So far it hasn't helped the pins and needles sensation I have from my feet to my knees. The acupuncture doctor is well known in this area of Florida and says that he has helped many of his patients who have neuropathy. I have read that it can take between 3 and 6 months to make a difference. What was your experience last summer?

Hi @lesx, There are quite a few discussions where members have posted about acupuncture for neuropathy. Here's a search of Connect with links to the different discussions and member comments on acupuncture for neuropathy - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/.

@lesx The same. I went for 16 sessions over 8 weeks. Not the slightest difference. When I first met the person, she said she could reduce the pain by about 80%. She required a contract. Fortunately, my insurance pays for up to 10 sessions. I don't think she was a scammer like almost every chiropractor is because she never even suggested doing more sessions. I checked some good research, and it seems that it can help in some cases. I have tried red light and TENS - nothing. The only thing that helped is walking, and getting up a lot - not sitting for a long period.

NEURO SALT IS A SCAM!!!
I bit! Still have purple, burning toes! Cannot get my $$$ back as the phone & email on bottle aren’t correct! Advertised 100% moneyback guarantee. Not happening!
Dr. Oz & Dr. Phil should be ashamed of themselves for promoting such a SCAM!

I have been taking Vitamin B6 100mg one capsule daily since I started on Chemotherapy in September 2024. I stopped infusions in February 2026. I noticed even the heparin flush I receive to keep the port open every 4- 6 weeks affects my hands and feet. My hands and feet feel like I have sand on them. All of my shoes feel like they have sand in them. My hands and feet look normal but feel swollen. I have no discoloration. I use Vaseline for the dry skin . No lotion works and I’ve tried many on the market.
This Vitamin B 6 supplement has helped me. I use the NOW brand. I also take one enteric coated baby aspirin a few times a week for port pain and inflammation of my hands and feet.

@lesx I litterly had heat in the knees from IN, buring pain in legs. Accupuncture helped me after the third time. I went 3 days a week for the first week, it helped so much I started cutting back and now go about every other month. Good luck!

@japanjim I was surprised to read that your chiropractor required you to sign a contract. I am 78 years old and have been to various medical professionals throughout my life. I have not been asked by any of them to sign a contract except I think my audiologist, who had to purchase hearing aids for me.

I assume the contract you signed requires that you pay for treatments whether you received them or not?

For me, that is an indication that the chiropractor is way too concerned with your money.

@cleveland26 It was the acupuncturist who required a contract. It made me suspicious. When it comes to neuropathy, I have noticed that chiropractors are scam artists. My private health care pays for 10 acupuncture sessions, so I might try it again - with someone else.

@japanjim Sorry, I had that wrong, I thought it was a chiropractor who provided the acupuncture. I have not been to a chiropractor myself but I do know others who have been helped by them. Same for acupuncture practitioners. But as in other health care providers, it is a very mixed bag. Within the past year I have been to both a dermatology clinic and a physical therapy clinic. Both seemed to me to be overly eager to sign me up for future sessions of questionable importance or value.

I wish you the best with any future treatments.