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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain
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@user_che214927 @johnbishop and others, Barry, I'm laughing because I shied away from telling my age to others most of my life. Now, from one 77yr younger to another, John, I can laugh and repeat what another fabulous contributor to the kidney Connect forum has written: "Today is a great day to be alive". Soo true! Yes?
Question for John or another, What to ask neurologist about what specific type of pn I have? All I was told was pn??? I had both the blood/urine and electrode tests but are different ones needed to better define the type of pn?
John, have yet to try compression socks because I don't have the dreaded, painful lymphedema you have. My close friend did find help and relief from the compression adustable arm wraps prescribed for hers. Now wondering if the socks would help my pn too?
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@fiesty76 I have a friend who had neuropathy(don’t know which type). After trying compression socks, her neuropathy went away. It never came back. I was unsuccessful in my attempt. You won’t know until you try it so give it a shot. It may work for you. Toni
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@fiesty76, I would think the question to the neurologist from me if told I have peripheral neuropathy would be - Can you be more specific? What type of PN do I have? The compression socks just address the swelling in the feet and legs and really don't help with the neuropathy symptoms (in my non medical opinion) but do make your legs a little more uncomfortable.
This short video by Matthew B Jensen Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Wisconsin that gives a good explanation of how the different neuropathies are diagnosed.