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Increasingly Difficult to Accept Peripheral Neuropathy
Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 27, 2023 | Replies (163)Comment receiving replies
I'm hoping there are some new experiences in this group to help me. It's been 3 1/2 years with SFN. I'm told I'm a lucky since there is no pain. To the point ~ my outer and front ankle and outer lower leg get so tight that balance and walking is not safe. No driving and use a walker. I've been to every kind of doctor and had every test, etc. Lately I've been going to a chiropractor that gives me some short-term relief. He has said it is the perineal tendons that are affected. Anyone have something similar and what do you do to loosen up the ankle/leg? Thank you.
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You wrote that perineal tendons are affected. Perineal is the area near the anus. Is that what the chiropractor meant?
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@retired123 - I'm wondering if Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) might help. There is another discussion here on the topic:
-- Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
Do you keep the skin on the legs and feet hydrated with a good skin lotion? I've found that helpful for my legs and feet. My legs and feet always feel tight due to having to wear compression socks daily for my lymphedema in the legs.