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@mbeeson5

I have had neuropathy in my feet for several years-annoying, but not painful. I am now 83 and the condition has recently spread up my legs toward my knee. I have recently been drinking about a half glass of red wine in the evening to help with sleep-but it hasn't helped. I'm writing this at 4:00 in the morning.
I have been taking 1000 mcg of B-12 for some time, and some say that should hep, but so far no response.
I have a very long history-about 50 years- of coronary artery disease with two bypass operations and one heart attack about 12 years ago. I take medications for that as well as infusions every six weeks for psoriatic arthritis, and use a CPAP machine for apnea.
Anu suggestions for stemming the neuropathy would be appreciated.

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Welcome @mbeeson5, It sounds like your neuropathy symptoms are similar to mine, numbness and some tingling with no pain. I've had mine since my late 40s and am currently 78. I shared my neuropathy journey along with others in the Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours? discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has information on complementary and alternative treatments that you might also find helpful - https://www.foundationforpn.org/treatments/

Have you thought about or done any research on complementary or alternative treatments?