1. < Neuropathy
Profile picture for kathrina

Foot neuropathy: What gives you relief?

Posted by kathrina @kathrina, Nov 5, 2019

It seems if I get enough activity/exercise daily I don’t have pain; if not, am awakened from sleep and must get up (even in the middle of the night). What’s going on & what more should I do to avoid rest-disruption?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Neuropathy Support Group.

Profile picture for chandria40
chandria40 | @chandria40 | Jul 14 7:42pm
In reply to @lifeisfun "@eddiestella1 I have been using both an Anodyne red light therapy device and a Rebuilder tens..." + (show)
Profile picture for lifeisfun @lifeisfun

@eddiestella1 I have been using both an Anodyne red light therapy device and a Rebuilder tens unit for about 8 months now with ~50% increase in sensation in the bottom of my feet.
I have an extra tens unit if you are interested in purchasing one.

Jump to this post

@lifeisfun
Can you please share where you purchased your device and how much it cost. Please DM me if you don't wish to disclose the amount opely.

REPLY
Profile picture for heisenberg34
heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Jul 15 9:20am
In reply to @ronludington "@heisenberg34 don't think there legal in sc." + (show)
Profile picture for ronludington @ronludington

@heisenberg34 don't think there legal in sc.

Jump to this post

@ronludington Perhaps you can get a medical Mj card if that's legal in SC.

REPLY
Profile picture for momcatvw
momcatvw | @momcatvw | Jul 15 9:39am
In reply to @ronludington "@momcatvw yes, I've seen those. I just don't like the I deal of having to get..." + (show)
Profile picture for ronludington @ronludington

@momcatvw yes, I've seen those. I just don't like the I deal of having to get up several times a night to change them. I'm sure it works though. I'm still just strapping on a blue ice block (like for coolers) and that works, lasts all through the night. I just need a better way of strapping it on. But my problem area is on the top of my foot, not the. Bottoms. I appreciate the advice though.

Jump to this post

@ronludington
Yes, I agree that it’s disruptive to get up during the night to change out the ice packs. I hope you can find a good way to keep the ice packs on your feet. It’s hard, but we all strive to find relief & be able to sleep. Good luck.

REPLY
1 reply
Profile picture for ronludington
ronludington | @ronludington | Jul 15 10:26am
In reply to @momcatvw "@ronludington Yes, I agree that it’s disruptive to get up during the night to change out..." + (show)
Profile picture for momcatvw @momcatvw

@ronludington
Yes, I agree that it’s disruptive to get up during the night to change out the ice packs. I hope you can find a good way to keep the ice packs on your feet. It’s hard, but we all strive to find relief & be able to sleep. Good luck.

Jump to this post

@momcatvw I found an old blood pressure cuff . That is perfect to wrap around a small size freez block and my foot. I tried it with a mini freeze block, but it didn't seem to get cold enough.
So for the moment, I'm pleased.

REPLY
1 reply
Profile picture for heisenberg34
heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Jul 16 10:27am
In reply to @ronludington "@momcatvw I found an old blood pressure cuff . That is perfect to wrap around a..." + (show)
Profile picture for ronludington @ronludington

@momcatvw I found an old blood pressure cuff . That is perfect to wrap around a small size freez block and my foot. I tried it with a mini freeze block, but it didn't seem to get cold enough.
So for the moment, I'm pleased.

Jump to this post

@ronludington Pretty ingenious! If the freeze pack is in the freezer, it should get pretty cold. Maybe your freezer needs to be turned down?

REPLY
1 reply
Profile picture for ronludington
ronludington | @ronludington | Jul 16 11:15am
In reply to @heisenberg34 "@ronludington Pretty ingenious! If the freeze pack is in the freezer, it should get pretty cold...." + (show)
Profile picture for heisenberg34 @heisenberg34

@ronludington Pretty ingenious! If the freeze pack is in the freezer, it should get pretty cold. Maybe your freezer needs to be turned down?

Jump to this post

@heisenberg34 I think the mini blocks just arnt big enough to retain the freeze for 8 hours. But the small size ones do. I'm just to lazy toget up to swap it out.

REPLY
1 reply
Profile picture for heisenberg34
heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Jul 17 10:15am
In reply to @ronludington "@heisenberg34 I think the mini blocks just arnt big enough to retain the freeze for 8..." + (show)
Profile picture for ronludington @ronludington

@heisenberg34 I think the mini blocks just arnt big enough to retain the freeze for 8 hours. But the small size ones do. I'm just to lazy toget up to swap it out.

Jump to this post

@ronludington If that's the case, then "kwitcher bellyachin'. LOL

REPLY
1 reply
Profile picture for ronludington
ronludington | @ronludington | Jul 17 10:58am
In reply to @heisenberg34 "@ronludington If that's the case, then "kwitcher bellyachin'. LOL" + (show)
Profile picture for heisenberg34 @heisenberg34

@ronludington If that's the case, then "kwitcher bellyachin'. LOL

Jump to this post

@heisenberg34 actually my belly feels pretty good !!

REPLY
Profile picture for phhickey0824
phhickey0824 | @phhickey0824 | Jul 17 11:16am

Anybody try HiRelief transdermal cream?

REPLY
1 reply
Profile picture for heisenberg34
heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | Jul 19 11:19am
In reply to @phhickey0824 "Anybody try HiRelief transdermal cream?" + (show)
Profile picture for phhickey0824 @phhickey0824

Anybody try HiRelief transdermal cream?

Jump to this post

@phhickey0824 On what kind of ailment does this work? I have neuropathic pain in my feet.

REPLY
Please sign in or register to post a reply.