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Foot neuropathy: What gives you relief?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Sep 8 4:08am | Replies (418)
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@papi54

I am 68 years of age and have neuropathy in both feet. Strange feeling…not pain but like I’m walking on crumpled paper. I’m concerned that if not reversible, what are the chances of amputation as it goes on?

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

Hi @papi54, Welcome to Connect. No one really knows the answer to your question and I have no medical training or background but I'm going to go out on a limb here and say the chances are slim to none for amputation. I'm 79 and had the numb feet for 20+ years before even getting a diagnosis of small fiber peripheral neuropathy. I do take extra care of my feet and wear socks at night so that I can see if I happen to step on something and injure the foot. I also check them every night and keep a skin moisturizer on them.

Have you been diagnosed with neuropathy or do just have the symptoms?

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