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Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?
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@lorirenee1, I wish you best of luck with the epidural tomorrow!!! Did they say how long it would take to feel the effects? I am thinking it could take a few days? How are you feeling about it all??? Aww, your comments concerning our daughter were so very kind! You must have had a lot of patience when teaching at the junior high age level. I’m sure it must have been very challenging and rewarding as well. I bet you enjoy having your grandson so close to you!! I don’t have any grandkids as yet and maybe it is just as well because I can’t chase after little ones right now!! Hmmm, that is interesting concerning your toes on your right foot. I still wonder if the chemo drugs caused any of the feet sensations that you have now. I have heard that chemo induced neuropathy may dissipate with time. But I understand the Radiculopathy diagnosis. I think it’s very common in our age group to have this. My Mom used to say, “getting old ain’t for sissies.” Almost forgot to mention that I’m getting the nerve conduction studies next Monday, May 20th. They had a cancellation! Knowing me I will probably be in there with two pages of questions! I think I need someone to perform an exorcism on my feet because last night one foot was red and hot and the other was cold. What the heck. When you feel up to it please let me know how it all goes for you. I will be thinking and praying for you!!!! -Laura
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Hi Laura, How are you? Is your left leg any better? So creepy to think a shot of cortisone could trigger other problems? How is your toe that had the cortisone? How are your feet in general? AND...HOW ARE YOU? To think we could have such avid foot conversations is so nuts. But there ya go!!! We have them!!!! I am so glad there was a cancellation, and you get to get your nerve conduction test early. The sooner you know something, the sooner that hopefully, something can be done!!!! And then, if that test does not give useful information, you can get the small fiber biopsies done. More information. That is good. As far as the epidural, I did have it done yesterday. After the procedure, I asked the doc if I would be able to dance. He asked if I ever danced before!!! I said, YES, of course!!! Anyway, I will not know if the procedure helped for about 3 to 5 days. He said he has had some patients that have not had help for up to two weeks, but that seems pretty crazy. So here I sit, as always, with throbbing toes. Pain level is not excruciating, so I am ok. I have learned to live with background pain. Like an old friend, that is annoying, and ya just wanna kick in the ass. But seriously, pain is not too bad as of yet today, so I am good. I will keep you posted about the epidural. I see the doc who did it in a few weeks to check on me, and possibly repeat the epidural, or a variation of. Interestingly, from a Science point of view, the doc said that most likely, the nerve roots of the spine are probably intact, because I am not getting pain in my legs, back, or butt. He guesses that tiny distal fibers of the nerves are damaged. The ones that go to far off places....like stinky feet. So I guess, he treated them. He watches an xray as he does the procedure. So anyway, I don't want to be guilty of blabbing, so I will go for now. May 20th is an important day for you. Good luck. Hang tough. We will talk.... Lori