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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
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Hi,
I can commiserate as my SFPN has steadily gotten worse over the past several years and I am now dealing with balance and mobility issues as well at 60. Mine stems from diabetes and degenerative arthritis of the spine. Some things you might try are wearing compression socks as much as possible, wearing loose fitting socks at night, massaging feet several times a day to increase blood flow and using good lotions on feet and walking as much as possible. PT can help with exercise to improve balance, and of course, there’s the dreaded cane. I hope you find something that works. It is certainly no fun. I’m always reading and trying to find new ways to help it. Take care and good luck.
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Thank you for your thoughtful tips. I do use compression socks occasionally, short socklets. Regular foot inspections are a must. Trying to resume PT soon, after a nine-month lapse. Big short-term goals are to steadily lengthen my neighborhood walks and maybe work up to some short, easy hikes. Thanks again.
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Welcome @qop7, Thanks for the great suggestions. I also wear compression socks during the day and loose fitting ones at night. I usually put lotion on the legs and feet before putting on the loose fitting socks at night and massage the legs and feet. It does seem to make them feel better.
There's also some good tips on the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy site here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/.
I also have idiopathic small fiber PN and degenerative arthritis. I just try to stay as active as I can and no my limitations, which sometimes I tend to forget 🙂. Have you made any lifestyle changes to help with your diabetes and arthritis?