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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain
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Hi John, I read this (your) post quite often. I have had intermittent slightly burning and/or seemingly slight numbness where my toes start. I notice it the most in the shower. And I have just been told I have pre-diabetes about a month ago. I have attacked this with a vengeance. Diabetic diet and exercise has me at 185 from 205 weight (I’m 5’10). Just got off the bike from a long ride on cool crisp Saturday. Wife says I go from one extreme to the other. My downfall was Coke, full blown Coca Cola. I have also read that atvorastatin (for cholesterol) is another culprit for PN. My GP won’t send me off to a neurologist just yet. He is prescribing some xrays to check for “impingement” to start with. This has been a good site for me, a break from Dr. Google. I have seen that there are quite a few people here that have gone “years” with symptoms before being diagnosed. The proverbial inevitable progression haunts me. It is my intent to slow this progression if in fact I have PN. My question is if there is any hallmark test for a PN diagnosis? Or is it a series or regimen of tests over a period of time to finally arrive at a PN diagnosis? Thanks John. P.S., I’m a John B too so I’ll be John J. Thanks again, John J.
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Hi, @testudo, While I didn't need weight loss, in fact the opposite, I congratulate you on yours and applaud your efforts in following your diabetic diet and exercise. Diagnosed a yr ago with prediabetes, I was able to get A1c back in the normal range with diet and exercise. However, I've been taking "atvorastatin (for cholesterol) is another culprit for PN" for several years but not warned against it. Can you site a source with more info on this or was it something your doc cautioned you about? Thanks for the alert.
Hi! I had the “sock bunched under the toes “ feeling for years before finally being diagnosed with pn... no other health concerns. No meds other than large dose Of atorvostatin for about 20 years.
It is now in feet and lower legs.. numbness only.. and not complete numbness.. feeling of wearing long socks. Went off atorvostatin last year and am now taking smaller dose of simvastatin. Have been taking coq10 (had not done this before). No progression or regression noticed yet. Hang in there!
I do have cold feet and need to wear warm socks.
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Hey and here I thought they broke the mold with me 😂 @testudo - Good to find another JB, John B or John J. The best information I've found on testing for neuropathy is on NeuropathyCommons.org - https://neuropathycommons.org/neuropathy/tests-diagnosing-small-fiber-polyneuropathy --- Skin Biopsy, Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies being the big ones along with a physical exam by a neurologist. Nerve impingement can cause it and if that's the cause and they can fix it so the nerve is no longer pinched or compressed, the neuropathy should go away (in my non medical opinion).