neuropathy in feet

Posted by elawrie46 @elawrie46, Nov 15, 2024

I have nerve damage in my feet. Does anyone have this problem? When I start to walk my feet make me go forward at a quick momentum, almost like running and not able to stop. Has anyone heard of this problem?

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What can be done to reduce numbness in feet?

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Yes, my gait is highly increased. Almost like running forward at times. Or sometimes I freeze for a second or two and studder forward. It's really weird. I can't figure it out.

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I have neuropathy in my feet & I think it affects my balance & gait. Doe this happen to you?

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It definitely did happen to me. I was fortunate that a local medical center offered a physical and occupational therapy program designed for chemotherapy patients. It helped greatly with regaining my balance and my walking.

I was hoping it would take away the pain and annoyance of the neuropathy, It didn't, but I'm happy for what it did,

Again, my neuropathy is from chemo treatments. I plead ignorance about other types.

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What can be done to reduce numbness in feet?

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I am having the same problem-numbness in both feet , symmetric. Doctors guess it is from l 5 compression fracture of one year ago. With it I cannot risk driving. No other symptoms! Not diabetic nor b12 deficient.
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I am having the same problem-numbness in both feet , symmetric. Doctors guess it is from l 5 compression fracture of one year ago. With it I cannot risk driving. No other symptoms! Not diabetic nor b12 deficient.
Comment please

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What can you do to remedy a compression fracture...and will it reduce the numbness over time?

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I have neuropathy in my feet & I think it affects my balance & gait. Doe this happen to you?

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Yes, I have a very similar if not the same condition and experience with numbness in my feet that also effects my balance. And I think I have found a remedy by using a cucumber and aloe vera infused body lotion on a daily basis.
Here is how I am applying the lotion that dispenses from a pump bottle: Apply the lotion rather generously by dispensing it onto the foot span and toes. Then distribute and smoothen it out to cover the entire foot up to the ankle. Do not hesitate to pull thin socks over the feet and leave the socks dressed for about half or 3/4 of the day. The socks soak up the lotion, thus keeping the skin moist which also is the essential key to the improvement of this type of neuropathy in the feet. And for this reason any salt solution and foot bath works against the moisturizing application of the lotion. At night for a good night's sleep again use the lotion and do not use any socks and possibly leave the feet without being covered by a comforter or bed sheet. In the morning, after the shower use a scraper device to remove all 'old' remnant of the lotion and apply new lotion. It may be considered non-hygenical but possibly consider to use the same pair socks as previous as the fabric holds and keeps the moisturizing effect. Having applied this treatment for about 18+ months it continues to improve the neuropathic condition and the balance. Persistent application of the lotion and the recognition and observation of the effects did lead to the vanishing numbness and improved balance. It's a bit of a journey. Stick with it.

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