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@summertime4

I don't mean to change up but I did not know where to ask. Does anyone have any tips on dealing with the numbness. My legs from the knees down are numb. So numb it is scary. I am a member of this group and have neuropathy. The numbness and heaviness are really doing a job on me mentally and physically.

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Hello @summertime4. I only have intermittent numbness. The one thing I believe is good are myofascial release, massage, heat and stim to help generate blood flow and stimulate nerves. I believe @johnbishop lives daily with numbness in his feet and I'm sure he will offer what may work for him, if anything. How horrible to have to live with. Best wishes.
Rachel

Good afternoon @summertime4, The numbness, oh yes, the numbness. Here are my tips for today. One of the reasons I had to figure this out was because I need to be able to drive. My feet were not only numb but also the skin felt thick like leather to me but not to the therapist. So there are layers of numbness. Myofascial Release (MFR) and legs up the wall keep me driving. The therapist actually places my feet on her shoulders and uses pressure to bring some life back. You can do this at home with a partner. I also do “legs up the wall” every morning. It is a yoga pose that is very helpful. While your legs are up the wall, you “Point and flex” your feet and then turn your ankles.

I also rub my feet on good thick carpet. You can purchase the knobby rubber things or just scoot your feet back and forth on artificial turf.

Let me know what else you hear about and how it works for you.
Be content in the stillness.
Chris