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Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 3, 2023 | Replies (216)
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@njed - I too have had lower back pain, that seems to have increased the past 2 years along with the numbness/parenthesis. (another twinning moment for us). I too have discussed with my Neurologists, who have dismissed the relationship. Isn’t it hard to have our ideas rejected when they have no ideas of their own to offer? I know I’ve repeated several times that they won’t do an MRI, and part of my desire for one is because of the lower back issues for years. Not enough for pain killers, but enough for discomfort and sleeping interference. Neurologists have told me I should try chiropractor or orthopedic help. But, I’m trying to stay positive and keep on top of therapies and life improvement techniques.
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Yep, similar symptoms. I do take tylenol and advil, seems to keep pain level at a 2. Doesn't do a thing for the PN. My docs ordered MRI about every 2-3 years - worse, worse. OK, so the docs say that lower back issues have zero to do with cause of my PN. In 2018, I did follow my primary doc suggestion to see a chiropractor. Not good results, could hardly work for 2 days. Back pain a 7. Don't get me wrong, they have their place and help many folks but not for me. Because I can touch my lower back (lightly) and get those odd feelings in ankles and feet, docs just shrug their shoulders with a blank look on their face and are basically afraid to do anything. "Never seen that" common expression. Again...do not harm. Meanwhile, we need to continue to do our best and by that I mean keep moving, walking, yet live within our abilities and not step over that ever changing line to cause harm to ourselves. Simply, stay safe. I guess at some point we stop looking for the cause and accept idiopathic. Not easy.