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Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group
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Welcome Theodore @theodore1238, I've had small fiber peripheral neuropathy for 20+ years or more but only started worrying about it and was diagnosed in 2016. I shared my story in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/
The two best sites I've found for learning more about neuropathy have helped me considerably.
-- Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/
-- Neuropathy Commons: https://neuropathycommons.org/neuropathy/neuropathy-overview
One thing that helps me a lot with the feet are really comfortable shoes. Mostly I wear the memory foam Sketchers. I also make sure that I keep my legs moisturized with a good skin lotion.
Have you been diagnosed or started any treatments for your neuropathy?
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I was diagnosed in the nineties but only during the last 5 years it has gotten difficult, meaning only short 20-30 minute walks, lots of numbness up to my knees but no pain. Six months ago I was examined again by neurologists who confirmed my case but offered nothing as remedies. I am looking for any basic exercises and/or external physical or medicinal applications to improve or at least slow down the neuropathy. Thanks.