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I have had neuropathy since my 40s. Doctors, disbelieving doctors, meds that don’t work. Now I’m 80 and the pain is intense. Burning, pins and needles. Wakes me up and keeps me awake unless I walk around and sometimes go to sleep. Yoga, meditation. In desperation I’m trying them again. Had spine MRI. Things wrong but not enough to cause this pain. I’m convinced doctors think I’m crazy but I do have neuropathy numbness from my waist down and hands.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 11, 2022

Hello @colonial1, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear your doctors don't listen or understand the pain you having. Not getting a good nights sleep makes it even worse.
I've also had neuropathy since around my 40s. I only have the numbness with a little tingling. It's good that you are looking into different treatments to help provide some relief for your symptoms. There is another discussion that you might find helpful.

-- Neuropathy Pain at Night: What helps?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/night-pain-2/

Also, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a list of treatments including complementary, alternative treatments and a list of supplements that have been helpful in relieving neuropathy symptoms here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/treatments/

Is the Yoga, meditation been helpful so far?

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