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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 8 11:43am | Replies (3052)
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@ktgirl

I just had an EMG a few weeks ago and was told by the doctor who did the test that I had peripheral neuropathy. I had an earlier video visit with a different neurologist before the test. I haven't heard anything since the test. I thought I would hear something about what I can do for it. It is mostly in my feet. They are numb and tingly. I feel like my balance is worse too. I have rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren's syndrome and other autoimmune diseases too. I work full time on my feet all day. Also wondering about the TENS unit. I am wondering if you need a doctor or someone to show you how to use it. And is there a certain brand that is better than others.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 23, 2021

@ktgirl - I had a TENS unit a few years ago thinking it may help with the numbness and tingling I had with my neuropathy but didn't find that it helped me but others have had some success and found them helpful. You may want to read through the following discussions to learn what others have shared.

Has anyone had success using Tens on their feet?:
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-had-success-using-tens-on-their-feet/
TENS Units -- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tens-units/

Here is a post in the first discussion with a YouTube video showing how to use a TENS unit on your feet --
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/595359/

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athenalee | @athenalee | Apr 23, 2021

I’ve not heard of others in the group who have Sjogren’s, although I’ve only been on Connect since January. I started having neuropathy symptoms in November, although I’ve had some feet issues and very minor tremors for a number of years which were never diagnosed. I now have terrible tremors, numbness and tingling in my legs and feet, tingling in my hands, and pain pretty much everywhere.

I saw a neurologist in late March who suspected I had Sjogren’s, as I have PBC and Raynauds (and a liver transplant). I’m hopeful you can find a benefit from TENS. Please let us know. I’m walking 1.5-2.5 miles each day, plus some exercises. I’ve read these help at least with the fatigue...certainly hasn’t helped the pain! I’m being referred to a hematologist for more blood work as they think there is something else going on. And a rheumatologist. I’ve been reading a lot about Sjogren’s...I’d definitely odd and concerning.

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