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@pogo

have PN in my feet. I am not diabetic but believe my problem came from weight loss surgery I had in my 20's. I am 73 now. I did a series of treatments using infrared light, vibration & tens unit with pads on feet & calves. However the key was the diet very low carb & low sugar. I had a definite improvement. I have slipped from the diet and need to go back on it. ( another benefit I lost 50 pounds.The infrared light can be purchased thru Amazon the tens unit I would ask your doctor for a script to get a medical grade one

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 18, 2021

Welcome @pogo, Thanks for sharing your tips and experience with the diet with low carb and sugar. I've been working on this also along with intermittent fasting to lose more weight. I've also found that it seems to help with my neuropathy. Recently I ran across an article on the topic that you might find interesting.

-- Low-Carb Diets for Peripheral Neuropathy: https://winsantor.com/low-carb-diets-for-peripheral-neuropathy/

Also there is another discussion you might find helpful -- Low-carb healthy fat living. Intermittent fasting. What’s your why?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/low-carb-healthy-fat-living-intermittent-fasting-whats-your-why/

Do you have any pain symptoms with your neuropathy or is it just the numbness and tingling?

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pogo | @pogo | Dec 18, 2021

I have some shooting pain at times in my feet but not real bad. I still work and on my feet a lot as by time I get off ( usually 10 hour day) my feet tingle. I hate gabapentin but it helps.

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