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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain
Neuropathy | Last Active: May 27 2:26pm | Replies (541)Comment receiving replies
My neurologist told me, after a EMG test, that the myelin that protects my peroneal and tibial nerves has been damaged beyond repair. The only thing to do was to exercise and do therapy. I have not pain, just numbness and tingling. I can feel all my toes, ankles, etc.
My right leg is dropped; I almost have to drag it. I am afraid I must stop driving soon. Now I do this just to go to doctor's appointments and to buy food. I am 79 living alone.
The balance is terrible bad. I am using a cane and taking care not to fall.
Thanks God, I don't feel any pain. I do wear compression socks, which I think are very helpful.
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Hello @amota, Welcome to Connect. I also only have numbness and some tingling in my feet and legs along with the poor balance with my neuropathy. Fortunately I still have my wife with me at 83 which is a big help. I'm still walking mostly without a cane but I do have one that I used when I had a knee replacement done a few years ago and need extra support when walking. I wear compression socks to just below my knees for lymphedema in my legs in addition to the neuropathy but the sock keep it fairly well under control.
I do think that exercise and therapy as needed help us maintain our mobility.