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Any other methods to decrease the pain anyone else is using? My Dad is try inferred and seeing slight improvements. I’m taking gabapentin, 13 per day now for feet and legs. My Dr tells me it’s genetic and not cure. Pain in feet, numbness in hands, loss of balance, very tight in all lower muscles so I go to a place called stretch zone which helps get me fully stretched out to decrease the pain. Doctors have no answer as to why my muscles in feet, legs, and hamstrings are so tight.

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Welcome @mikeconnors1, There are many causes for neuropathy. I'm not sure if you have done any reading or research on the condition but here are a couple of sites that really helped me early on when I was diagnosed with idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy.

-- Neuropathy Commons: https://neuropathycommons.org/
-- Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.foundationforpn.org/

You mentioned going to a place called the stretch zone has helped decrease your pain. There is a discussion on Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) which has helped others that you might want to read through - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/

There are also other discussions where members have shared there experience with what has helped them.
-- Small Fiber Neuropathy: What helps?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/small-fiber-neuropathy/
-- Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/

Are you able to share a little more about your diagnosis?

Hi @mikeconnors1
In May whilecleaning, I injurred my foot and had muliple acute sprains, tendinitis, tendonosis, and acute plantar fascitis. With my neuropathy this is a blast. The PT realised my legs were (wicked) tight and recommended myofascial massage and or regular massage. It is working to help the jam packed muscles. So, also I do yoga and stretching. My new thing to do is using a tigertail 3x a day. What a difference, for my legs! I also apply heat to my calves. The best day for my neuropathy and my muscles was soaking my feet/ legs in a salt water pool. I take baths in epsom salts , this was so much better. I hope you find something that relieves your pain, and your muscles.