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Foot neuropathy: What gives you relief?

Posted by kathrina @kathrina, Nov 5, 2019

It seems if I get enough activity/exercise daily I don’t have pain; if not, am awakened from sleep and must get up (even in the middle of the night). What’s going on & what more should I do to avoid rest-disruption?

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mikeythecat | @mikeythecat | Apr 13, 2023
In reply to @annewithane1952 "We are all so different in how we experience the symptoms… I have no pain in..." + (show)
@annewithane1952

We are all so different in how we experience the symptoms… I have no pain in my feet when I sleep. It comes intermittently when I am on my feet. Burning and numbness. Improves when I get off my feet! Crazy! I work 3 days a week as a nurse. Not easy. Waiting for lab results.

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If I am on my feet moderately during the day they don't hurt as much at night. If I do a lot of standing...like shopping with my wife (lol). They will hurt more when I finally sit down to watch TV or go to bed. The Gabapentin and THC helps me relax and forget about the pain.

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paktoledo | @paktoledo | Apr 13, 2023
In reply to @annewithane1952 "I was diagnosed with sensory nerve neuropathy in my feet. Numbness and burning!😩 Just bought wide..." + (show)
@annewithane1952

I was diagnosed with sensory nerve neuropathy in my feet. Numbness and burning!😩 Just bought wide Brooks with Super Feet Orthotics, tying the laces somewhat loose and staggered over the top of my feet. That is the area that is hypersensitive. Also bought Dansko Clogs which run wide. Only mild improvement. Having a huge lab work up now to r/o causes.

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I try wide Skechers. They seem to work very well and are comfortable! I was just diagnosed last Friday with PN of my lower extremities. Feet are almost completely numb.
I hope this suggestion helps.

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paktoledo | @paktoledo | Apr 13, 2023
In reply to @paktoledo "I try wide Skechers. They seem to work very well and are comfortable! I was just..." + (show)
@paktoledo

I try wide Skechers. They seem to work very well and are comfortable! I was just diagnosed last Friday with PN of my lower extremities. Feet are almost completely numb.
I hope this suggestion helps.

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I also use Slip on Sketcher shoes.So I don't have any laces to tie. Hope this helps.

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annewithane1952 | @annewithane1952 | Apr 14, 2023
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@mikeythecat

My pain is the exact opposite. My feet feel great after a night's sleep. They burn when I lay down to go to sleep. I use Gabapentin. 2 300 mg capsules quiets the pain. Along with a couple puffs of marijuana!

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So curious!!! No two people are the same. Hitting the specialists after I get all my bloodwork back.

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tarm56 | @tarm56 | Apr 15, 2023
In reply to @lioness "@katrina Welcome to connect We aren't Dr,s but tell of our experience . I have neuropathy..." + (show)
@lioness

@katrina Welcome to connect We aren't Dr,s but tell of our experience . I have neuropathy ,fibromyalgia and lots of back problems . Have you seen your Dr or rheumatologist ,neurologist about Gabapentin for the neuropathy? Also I use for mine a product called Fibro cream by Topricin It does help me along with the gabapentin. Stretching your feet helps also along with exercise of the feet as you said. Good luck

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PEA supplement has helped my neuropathy

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dobber76 | @dobber76 | Apr 15, 2023

Has anyone gotten treatment from the REALIEF Clinic in Brooklyn Park?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 15, 2023
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@dobber76

Has anyone gotten treatment from the REALIEF Clinic in Brooklyn Park?

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Hi @dobber76, Welcome to Connect. I did look into the Realief Clinic back in 2016 when I first started my neuropathy journey but it was too expensive with no guarantees, not that any one can guarantee any treatment. On the flipside, I had a friends wife who was a little older than me and money was not a problem who thought that it helped her some. I don't think she had a lot of pain with her neuropathy. The problem I had with it was that the treatments were weekly or maybe twice a week at $150 to $250 per treatment and they mentioned it may take 8 to 12 treatments to see results if any. Whatever you decide, I would definitely do a lot of research before spending the money.

I posted my neuropathy journey in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/. Also, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a lot of different complementary and alternative treatments you might want to look through here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Complementary-and-Alternative-Treatments-Revised-2020-final.-1.pdf

Are you able to share a little more about your neuropathy diagnosis?

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paktoledo | @paktoledo | May 3, 2023
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@tarm56

PEA supplement has helped my neuropathy

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What is a PEA supplement? Thank you in advance, Pat

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paktoledo | @paktoledo | May 3, 2023
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@contentandwell

I was thinking about after posting and it occurred to me that my legs hurt a lot when I get up in the morning so I am sure with inactivity that the muscles get stiff.
JK

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I do water aerobics and strength training to help with my neuropathy. I am also a retried dietitian. I am going to check to see about b vitamins deficiencies. I will ask my Neurologist what he thinks. I have a niece who is also a Registered dietitian for some tips. I will pass what I learn about on this board. Hope this helps, Pat

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covenantdga | @covenantdga | May 4, 2023

Was asked by the physical therapist who I have been going to for several years to try a laser technology for my peripheral neuropathy. Because it is relative new, it is not covered by insurance. Anyone have any experience, good or bad, with this kind of treatment ?

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