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Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?
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Hi Laura, When I read what you just wrote, I really think you should get a brand new MRI of your lumbar spine, and an EMG. The EMG can pick up things about your spine that the MRI cannot pick up. I wonder if MacKenzie lower back exercises might help you, also. They consist of flexion and extension exercises for the lower back. Each of these kinds may feel differently to your feet, or you may feel nothing at your feet at all from doing them. Maybe research MacKenzie lower back exercises on youtube, especially after you get results of a new MRI and EMG, if that is what your neuro doc orders. In theory, MacKenzie exercises are for pain that radiates to legs and feet. You are just like me in not handling shoes at all. I was barefoot all day, till Physical Therapy this afternoon. Shoes can trigger horrific pain. I have to be very careful. Anyway, your appointment is 2 days away. Maybe answers will come. My very best to you. My Physical Therapy felt very good. I have been pain free for a few hours. Only time and prayers will tell....God Bless.....Lori
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@lorirenee1, Hi LoriRenee, thanks for the suggestion concerning the MacKenzie lower back exercises. I do quite a few of them but I can always add a few more. I always make sure that I stretch every morning and afternoon. I am assuming that the Neuro doc will order a lumbar MRI, if not I will ask. The back stretches really help with the stiffness. I so hope you are doing better now that you are doing the PT and it sounds like you are! I think you mentioned you are on Gabapentin. How much can you handle? I am only on 500 mg. at night but I also take 50 mg. of Amitriptyline. I take everything at night but I’m sure I will have to add some Gabapentin during the day. It really messes with the memory for me. In regards to going barefoot...I haven’t been able to walk barefoot since original injury so long ago. Today the Podiatrist gave me two cortisone injections in my big toe joint. He said it might hurt worse tomorrow and I see the Neurologist in the A.M. As you know it takes so much time to see all of the specialists so I wanted to get it done!
Are you able to wear running athletic shoes and take walks outdoors or on a treadmill without causing additional pain? I know that you are doing PT and am wondering if you are able to do any cardio exercise such as walking, stationary bike, etc. Thanks again for your support! -Laura