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Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group
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Hello to the group. I worked as a Respiratory Therapist for 40 years. I loved my job, but as a result of the work and genetics, I have osteoarthritis and now neuropathy in my feet and hands. Not sure where to turn. I have had injections in my feet and it made it worse. I will not due surgery.
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@mcel Dear fellow suffer from osteoarthritis. Have u tried seeing a Rheumatologist or your PCP has done any blood work to figure out if it is diabetic Neuropathy or what type of Arthritis or if it is nerve pain related?
At least go get it checked out by a Neurologist to see what exactly is causing it. There are alot of different forms of treatment for osteoarthritis, without surgery.
Hope u feel better. Try Voltaren gel yet?
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Hello @mce, Welcome to Connect. I also have osteoarthritis and idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy. I didn't know they did injections in the feet to help with neuropathic pain. If you are looking for alternatives, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy website has some information you might find helpful.
Complementary + Integrative Therapies: https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/integrative-therapies/
There is another discussion you might find helpful where members share their personal journeys with neuropathy.
- Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/
Are you able to share a little more about your symptoms and anything you've tried that provided some relief?