Can Neuropathy be cured?

Once again you make me feel “normal” in my new PN life. I too need to stand for several seconds for balance, pray I can make my first step, and celebrate (in my head) when I discover my walking is still “normal “. Though I haven’t taken a fall in 4 years now, there’s still a fear, especially given the setbacks we don’t need from incidental injuries. Do you ever massage your feet or legs before standing? I’ve just now started doing that, so I’m not yet sure if it’s helping.

Tada! -- Hi Angie @ancopau1998, I am easy to find when you tag me using my member name @johnbishop 🙃 I had replied to you back in December of last year but never heard back. My bad for not reaching out sooner to see how you were doing. Here was my post in the first discussion you found -- Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661491/.

I haven't really found any lotions that helped with the numbness but I have found a few that made the feet and legs feel better. I think because it helps to keep your skin moisturized and the peripheral nerves are close to the skin. I really like Life-Flo Magnesium lotion but any lotion that is a good moisturizer helps to keep your skin from drying out and would help any healing process if there is to be one.

Your first post mentioned you were taking chemo pills for Multiple Myeloma. I didn't think of it at the time, but there is a good video that you might helpful on chemo induced peripheral neuropathy. I posted the Webinar: Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy video in another discussion here – What helps the symptoms of Small Fiber Neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/666818/.

How are you doing with your Multiple Myeloma?

https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/peripheral-neuropathy

Agree.
The pepper opens our skin pores to allow flow into our bloodstream.
Keep doing till the improvements are felt.

We want IMMEDIATE ACTION. LET US NOT forget pain is one of the most difficult AND COMPLEX HUMAN ELEMENT/ ill mental issues THE BODY SYSTEMS HAS TO TREAT.

LETS ALSO PRAY FOR EACH

Let’s enjoy our the fruits on and off Labor Day.

Deb - In the past year, I've looked at this sensory-motor PN as a new normal and not my old normal. You are fortunate that you have not fallen for several years. I did fall about a year ago, stood up and the left foot didn't move. Right away....uh oh. So, you reach out to grab something to fall into, so you don't land on the floor. A year ago, I landed on the floor, no injuries. Over the last 3 years, I've become more prepared for a fall. On those "off days", I use a cane. I will try leg messages as you have and see if it helps. Prior messages have not helped but I never tried to stand up afterwards. Will let you know if I see any improvement. By the way, I've found that when I stand up from a sitting position, if I lean forward as I stand up, then bring upper body upward after standing, my balance is better. Just works for me. Ed

I also have sensorimotor PN and last night when discussing it with dear friend as my “new normal”. I also take a “pause” whenever I go from sitting to standing. I must be careful when leaning forward as my vertigo is apt to “sound off” and I can go nose/head first to the ground.
I’m in PT primarily to strengthen my muscles and core to helpfully engage should I start listing one way or the other before my brain picks up on it. That has been most helpful.
Yes, new normal IS what it IS. Just a different kind of day in “paradise”. Blessings to all in this new season.

How do I find out about participating in this trial?

When my PN started, I was in PT 3 days a week and core strengthening is something my therapist worked on. Wish you the best in continuing with PT. I had to step out for now.

Here's the WinSanTor clinical trials list
-- https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond=&term=winsantor&cntry=&state=&city=&dist=

I had an EMG last week. Despite my MRI stating mild spinal stenosis, Doctor said my nerves in my lumbar area were not causing my neuropathy and I know this is BS. I know the progression how I got neuropathy in my feet, dealt with a very recent herniated disc, and, I know my lumbar area is causing this pinched nerve, stenosis, whatever you want to call it. EMG was wrong …