Can Neuropathy be cured?

Posted by catstx @catstx, Sep 8, 2021

I’ve had P. neuropathy for 30 years. Just recently I’ve better controlled my blood sugar. So, I’m wondering if Neuropathy ever goes away, Or, if once the nerves are dead they’re just dead

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logman1 | @logman1 | Sep 8, 2022

In reply to @marvininhouston "Did you try a chiropractor?" + (show)

I tried and spent 1500 dollars for 15 sessions. I was on a Spinal decpression machine. It felt really good as I have had low back pain for 35 yrs. But I've never had much good too say about chiropractors, but some people swear by them. I think I wasted 1500 bucks. No insurance

logman1 | @logman1 | Sep 8, 2022

In reply to @marvininhouston "I had an EMG last week. Despite my MRI stating mild spinal stenosis, Doctor said my..." + (show)

Yeah ,well nobody knows you like yourself. Good luck. I will pray for you.

Debbie | @dbeshears1 | Sep 8, 2022

In reply to @logman1 "Not meaning to pry but what is your age. ?? Im 58 . I had a..." + (show)

I was stricken a couple weeks shy of my 52nd birthday, almost 6 years ago. I never had diabetes, in fact, quite the opposite, I am hypoglycemic. Funny how those of us afflicted are just so different as we’re trying to figure this out. A lot of folks are taking Alpha Lipoic Acid with good results; I have it ready to try, but get a little nervous when I hear it could lower my blood sugar more.

logman1 | @logman1 | Sep 8, 2022

In reply to @dbeshears1 "I was stricken a couple weeks shy of my 52nd birthday, almost 6 years ago. I..." + (show)

Ok. I can understand. I may benefit from that. Thanks for the advise, I will try. Im thankful for this site and for people like you. We are just trying to help each other.

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 9, 2022

In reply to @logman1 "Not meaning to pry but what is your age. ?? Im 58 . I had a..." + (show)

Hi @logman1 - I thought you might find this video helpful in your journey to keep the diabetes at bay and maybe even reverse it.

Dr Jay Wortman Diabetes Remission is Surprisingly Simple!

NJ Ed | @njed | Sep 9, 2022

In reply to @marvininhouston "I had an EMG last week. Despite my MRI stating mild spinal stenosis, Doctor said my..." + (show)

I didn't see your comment until this morning. I have "medium" spinal stenosis increased narrowing in the L-4 to S-1 area and I have tried to convenience the neuro docs that my lower back issues could be cause of PN. The more my lower back becomes painful in past 3 - 4 years, the more numbness increased over same time. No connection? Just a coincidence? Here is where I get these stunned looks ..like what?...from 3 nuro docs... when I simply touch the lower spine area, sitting or standing, I get these kind of chills in ankles and increased feeling across bottom of feet. It lasts 2 seconds. Strange feeling and no answers provided. Oddly enough, I' ve heard from several sources that doctors are trained to and basically agree to this oath "to cause no harm" and I think in some cases, if a surgeon knows for certain they can't promise improvement. they will do nothing. So, no connection between lower spine and numbness? I'm told it can contribute to the numbness but not the cause. Tough to swallow that pill but for now, I have no choice.

karleenhubley | @karleenhubley | Sep 9, 2022

In reply to @logman1 "No sir. On skin biopsy. Thank you for you kind response. I don't feel too bad,..." + (show)

Who will you see at Duke? I saw a neurologist at Duke who was thorough and nice but had no ideas or suggestions on dealing with this nightmare. I soon will see a neurosurgeon here at First Health Pinehurst who is affiliated with UNC.