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Neuropathy - Do Compression Stockings Help?

Posted by charlesbrown @charlesbrown, Aug 18, 2022

Does anyone else wear compression stockings for their Neuropathy. My feet hurt 24 hrs away.

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

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burchindy | @burchindy | 17 hours ago
In reply to @johnbishop "Hello @burchindy, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing your story! My idiopathic small fiber story is..." + (show)
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Hello @burchindy, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing your story! My idiopathic small fiber story is similar as I only have numbness and tingling that started in my late 40s or so and gradually worked it's way from the toes up into the legs. I'm 83 now but still manage to keep moving 🙃but do struggle some with balance and walking any distance. There are many different discussions in the Neuropathy support group. You can also type in a search topic and find more specific discussions in the group. Here's the group discussion list - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/neuropathy/.

Hoping your recovery goes smoothly for your laminectomy and it does become your magic cure that we all would love to have. There are quite a few discussions on laminectomy recovery if you are looking to connect with others - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/.

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Thanks @johnbishop for your comments, it makes the mental process of using help forums consoling. I realize being a newbie takes time to navigate so thank you for sharing the helpful links to get me started.

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bajjerfan | @bajjerfan | 16 hours ago
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Is it ok to wear compression socks with severe SFN?

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Probably try it both ways and see which gives you best results. I have both CVI Chronic Venous Insufficiency in both lower legs and some sort of neuropathy as well. The CVI has been treated via Chemical Venous Ablation, but the discoloration remains. I wear the socks to cover up the discoloration. I often feel bouts of numbess, skin surface pain and other unexplainable discomfort. Seems like it doesn't matter if I wear them or not, but over time some swelling returns, esp. to my lower left leg. I do know that I can't wait to take them off by bedtime.

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jamessaxo | @jamessaxo | 7 hours ago
In reply to @johnbishop "@dlander I have to wear compression socks for lymphedema in my legs and I also have..." + (show)
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@dlander I have to wear compression socks for lymphedema in my legs and I also have idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy. It’s does help control the swelling in my legs but doesn’t do anything to help my neuropathy.

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@johnbishop I am sure you know that neuropathy is demyelination of nerves. That protective myelin coating is made by cobalamin in our diet. That's vitamin B12. Sadly many seniors have little if any b 12 because they eat rubbish. e.g. pizzas. Alcohol stops absorbtion.Try eating lambs fry often. Thats B12. Go for it.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 4 minutes ago
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@johnbishop I am sure you know that neuropathy is demyelination of nerves. That protective myelin coating is made by cobalamin in our diet. That's vitamin B12. Sadly many seniors have little if any b 12 because they eat rubbish. e.g. pizzas. Alcohol stops absorbtion.Try eating lambs fry often. Thats B12. Go for it.

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@jamessaxo B12 is just one of the supplements I have been taking since 2016 to help with my PN .

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