Foot neuropathy: What gives you relief?

Posted by kathrina @kathrina, Nov 5, 2019

It seems if I get enough activity/exercise daily I don’t have pain; if not, am awakened from sleep and must get up (even in the middle of the night). What’s going on & what more should I do to avoid rest-disruption?

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sandy8156 | @sandy8156 | May 11, 2022

In reply to @johnbishop "Welcome @sandy8156, I have no experience with a PEMF mat for neuropathy but there is another..." + (show)

Hi John, yes, but he is stubborn and doesn't think anything will work. He is laying on the mat at this moment! He has the capsaicin creme and of course he is on diabetic medicine and gabapentin. He doesn't get enough exercise, so he has no circulation in his feet. He loves his sweets. He had Covid pneumonia in January and February, so he has not been able to drive anymore which is good, because I can control the shopping list now. i.e. cookies and cake. I seriously believe the mat is going to help. I have been laying on it also and it has definitely helped my lower back and my shoulder.

wideawakechas | @wideawakechas | May 12, 2022

People should know that if you have a pace-maker you should not use a Tens unit. I was getting treatment for my neuropathy when the Doctor told me he could not treat me because of my pace-maker His treatment was mainly a Ten's unit. At least he was truthful and did'nt have me coming in for a year. Chas

jeanallen | @jeanallen | May 13, 2022

Someone wrote that coffee at night helped
Anyone tried this?

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 13, 2022

In reply to @jeanallen "Someone wrote that coffee at night helped Anyone tried this?" + (show)

It hasn't helped me but then I only have numbness with my neuropathy. I've read a lot saying not to drink it close to bedtime but I did come across this interesting article from 2016.

The Role of Caffeine in Pain Management: A Brief Literature Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5018099/

I do sometimes drink a cup of coffee in the evening but not right at bedtime because it does tend to make it harder for me to fall asleep. Hopefully someone who has found it helpful can share their experience.

ubelinda | @ubelinda | May 14, 2022

In reply to @jeanallen "Someone wrote that coffee at night helped Anyone tried this?" + (show)

Does not do good for me; it keeps me awake. Starting lidocaine cream now.

fala | @fala | May 14, 2022

FYI
When we have PN, the feet let us know they want attention. Creams, pills, comfy shoes are all important.
So, just sharing this one. I found Circuwear or Incredible socks to be the best socks by far! They make a lot of claims, and I found them to be all true! Bought them on line by OMAX.

jeanallen | @jeanallen | May 15, 2022

Plan to try the socks.Are these loose or tight?IAnyone taking Tylenol 3 for pain?

ubelinda | @ubelinda | May 15, 2022

In reply to @fala "FYI When we have PN, the feet let us know they want attention. Creams, pills, comfy..." + (show)

I already use support hose all day for two blood clots, but will try these socks. I get relief at night with lidocaine cream, which I just tried.

joypalmer1 | @joypalmer1 | May 15, 2022

Has anyone tried a grounding mat? I know someone who sleeps on one and she says it helps her neuropathy in her feet. I’m looking for any remedies for the constant tingling. Are there any topicals that help??