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Neuropathy & Exercise

Posted by southwind @southwind, Nov 13, 2019

How have you received enough physical exercise while dealing with neuropathy?? Do you walk in spite of the condition; tiptoe to get around; particular exercise program, etc.?

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7510cahill | @7510cahill | Feb 6, 2020
In reply to @jimhd "@artscaping I do a fair amount of walking nearly every day, especially if we're in town..." + (show)
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@artscaping

I do a fair amount of walking nearly every day, especially if we're in town for my wife's doctor appointment. It's an hour from my home, so we don't go to town for just one thing. It means doing Costco, Walmart, Trader Joe's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Michael's, a restaurant or two, and as many thrift stores we have the time and energy to hit. All for a 15 minute doctor appointment. I used to outshop my wife, but I stay in the car for some of them.

And we'll do it again next Thursday for my appointment with the neurologist. My feet are burning and asking me what they did to deserve this.

So these are the long walking days, but I always have a list of things that need to be done at home, most of them involving walking and standing. Sometimes standing still hurts more than walking. Not sure how that works.

Jim

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Because of the balance problem I have as a result of my peripheral neuropathy I have difficulty walking as much as I used to. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for shoes.I’m currently buying new balance shoes but would be happy to spend some money on custom made shoes. Is this something I should go to a podiatrist for. Any help greatly appreciated

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Feb 6, 2020
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@7510cahill

Because of the balance problem I have as a result of my peripheral neuropathy I have difficulty walking as much as I used to. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for shoes.I’m currently buying new balance shoes but would be happy to spend some money on custom made shoes. Is this something I should go to a podiatrist for. Any help greatly appreciated

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@7510cahill, @jmhday Good afternoon. Regarding shoes, New Balance had been by choice for hiking/walking shoes for 20 years. Now I look for Mephisto's for best fit and comfort when I have to walk a lot indoors...grocery shopping, exhibitions, etc. If you have high arches and a wide instep.....Mephistos are in a class with Munro which is American made. Good searching. Socks are important too. Be safe and protected. Chris

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Jane | @darlingtondoll | Feb 6, 2020

I buy flats with fabric tops. I cannot feel my feet on the ground, so I have no sense of balance. I can’t wear shoes that are bulky or heavy.

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 6, 2020
In reply to @sparshall "I have a serious case of CIDP, with major nerve damage in my legs, so just..." + (show)
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I have a serious case of CIDP, with major nerve damage in my legs, so just stumbling around the house with a cane or walker is difficult. (Away from the house, I have to use a wheelchair.) Unfortunately, I also have serious back problems and constant pain. I need exercise for both conditions, but pain makes it difficult. I do stretches and other exercises for my back, but I can’t ride an exercise bike and do any exercises that require being on my feet without support. I can’t get down on a floor mat because I wouldn’t be able to get up again, so I do the lying-down exercises on the bed. I have some atrophy in my legs, which two neurologists have told me will happen with CIDP regardless of whether you walk and exercise. Next week I’m having a peripheral nerve stimulator put in, and I hope it will control my pain well enough to let me exercise more. A friend who is a yoga instructor has given me guidance to moves that won’t over-tax my depleted muscles or cause injury.

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@sparshall Neuropathy is horrible I have it but not in feet yet Chair exercise is great for us who have it A friend of mine loves the stretching and other foot exercise .She said she feels alot better after exercising and stretching the feet,toes. If you can find a chair program I think you would benefit you ,
and 2other people have said it helps them

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 6, 2020
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@darlingtondoll

I buy flats with fabric tops. I cannot feel my feet on the ground, so I have no sense of balance. I can’t wear shoes that are bulky or heavy.

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@darlingtondoll I know what you mean big bulky shoes bother my feet my ankles are my problem they hurt with those kind of shoes and at night I have to rub them with wintergreen alcohol to settle them down.

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pfbacon | @pfbacon | Feb 6, 2020

My favorite shoes are Skechers with the spongy rubber soles and foam foot beds. They pad my feet and provide rebound when my feet hit the ground. When my legs and feet are painful with jangled nerves I can rub any kind of lotion or cream onto them and they calm down ... for awhile ... not long, but it breaks the pain cycle for awhile. Peggy

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 6, 2020

@pfbacon I like skechers also whatever helps with the pain.I use Arnica muscle rub

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margaretob | @margaretob | Feb 7, 2020
In reply to @lioness "@pfbacon I like skechers also whatever helps with the pain.I use Arnica muscle rub" + (show)
@lioness

@pfbacon I like skechers also whatever helps with the pain.I use Arnica muscle rub

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What is arnica? Does it help? Thank you for sharing and caring...

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lioness | @lioness | Feb 7, 2020
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What is arnica? Does it help? Thank you for sharing and caring...

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@margaretob Hi Arnica is a homeopathic cream for pain from the plant NOT drugs and it does help I use it all the time like all rubs they last for awhile . This has no chemicals in it as drugs do so I am into naturel products this is one . For me Ive done homeopathic for years and they help I also had a by pass surgery in 1996 and am still very active . Hope you give it a try any drug store has it.

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Feb 8, 2020
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@margaretob

What is arnica? Does it help? Thank you for sharing and caring...

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@margaretob

I have a tube on my nightstand, in among various other creams. This particular one is labeled "bruise remedy gel", combined with aloe and MSM, whatever that is. I've heard people say that it has helped with their pain.

Jim

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