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Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 14 3:29pm | Replies (508)
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@lecowing

Just found this web sites. It is very difficult to get information on neuropathy without pain. I am 84 years old. I started noticing my condition when I was about 70. I would be working in the yard and look down and see blood on my legs or hand and didn't feel anything. By the time I reached 79 I Had to stop playing golf and bowling because of balance problems. Then I stopped driving because I couldn't feel the brake and gas pedals. I am still able to walk inside the house without a cane but if I need to stand still to do something (like shave or wash dishes) I have to be in contact with furniture or wall. If I go outside the house, I need to use a cane or walking stick. I know what the future holds in store for me as my father and one of my four sisters had the same problems.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 20, 2022

Welcome @lecowing, You are right about it being difficult to get information on neuropathy without pain. Even getting information on neuropathy itself can be difficult at times. That's also how I found Mayo Clinic Connect when I was first diagnosed with neuropathy after 20+ years of knowing I had it but going undiagnosed because my doctors had always told me there wasn't anything that would help even if it was nerve damage. I'm 78 years young myself so not too far behind you.

I'm still driving but I do have some of the same struggles you have with walking and standing but it's really more to do with my lower back than my feet. Although my feet have been numb starting with the toes for many years, this past year I've had some hope return as a little feeling seems to be coming back. I posted my neuropathy story in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/

Two websites you might find helpful in case you haven't seen them:
-- Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.foundationforpn.org/
-- Neuropathy Commons: https://neuropathycommons.org/

It sounds like you like to stay active. Do you have a regular daily routine for activities or exercises?

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