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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain
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Gentlemen,I have couple of questions for you , so I can more easily john the discussion.I also have
been diagnosed with Peripheral-neuropathy, and am very active in the intense research of a cure or relief.My conclusion is the practise of Neuroplasticity. , which I started July 1 this year , and my condition is improving, slowly, but surely.. I have numbness in both feet ankles calfs, up to both knees.Apart from new brain exercises, I have modified my diet, to provide more indurance. If you could answer the following questions, I may be able to provide you , hopefully, a couple of facts, I have learned. I have a indoor stationarybike and selection of weights.
1. Your current age.
2.your age on experiencing initial numbness
3. Age when diagnosed by Neurologist of P N
4..Any other serioss medical conditions.
5. Daily tablet, medication etc.
6.current fitness condition or assessment.
I would also be very happy to receive any tips or advice . I live in Australia. Best wishes and regards
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Hi Barry @user_che214927, I have done much of the same things you have except for trying neuroplasticity. I'm doing well without it but I'm keeping an open mind and if I get down I may dig deeper into trying it starting with watching all of the videos to see if I can absorb it without the reading (hate reading technical and lengthy books 🙂) -- TED Talks and YouTube Videos on Neuroplasticity: https://positivepsychology.com/neuroplasticity/#ted-neuroplasticity
1. I'm 77 (Do you remember Cookie, lend me your comb - 77 Sunset Strip 😂 gone are the hair days)
2. Numbness in toes and bottom of feet started in my late 40s
3. Diagnosed by Neurologist with idiopathic Small Fiber PN at 73
4. High Blood Pressure/Hypertension, PMR, Lymphedema, Degenerative Arthritus, Sleep Apnea, BPH - hey, my glass is half full!
5. BP medication pills
6. Condition - better than I deserve! Finally controlling my weight, exercise two to three 30 minutes sessions daily on my Teeter recumbent cross trainer and elliptical, daily back and shoulder PT exercises. Now practicing alternate fasting to lose and then maintain a good weight for myself. Started my weight journey in my 50s at 330 lbs, now weigh 216 lbs with a goal to maintain a weight of 200 lbs. I was a snack-ahololic who ate his fair share of doughnuts back in the day. Sadly I learned too late in life of how it affects your health and I think it's responsible for most if not all of my health conditions. But as my momma always told me, I am a work in progress.
Oh yeah...and I hate wearing compression socks for my lymphedema but it's a small price to pay to keep it under control. The tightness of the compression socks seems to give me some feeling back in my feet. I can actually feel the bottom of the feet when I'm peddling on my cross trainer. Not sure I have any tips for you Barry. At 89, you are doing fantastic and my goal is to get where you are now!
Hoping you have a great weekend Barry!
John