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Foot neuropathy: What gives you relief?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 4, 2023 | Replies (386)

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@linda818

I have small fiber neuropathy in my feet with my biggest issue being super hot, achy feet. I tried ten sessions of acupuncture and each time she would also give me a laser treatment. All was paid out of pocket and did nothing to help me. But it was worth a try, everyone is different.

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Same. Hot & feels like I'm wearing a shoe that's a size too small, even when I'm barefoot. I find myself soaking my feet in cool water multiple times a day. It's the only thing that relieves the pain, if only for a few minutes. My pain doc suggested tens & laser too, which I considered but I'm tired of throwing money at a problem that can't be fixed. I really don't know what brand of neuropathy I have, since I haven't had a skin biopsy, but it's sensory, not motor. Not sure it matters because my neurologist just gives me drugs to sample. Settled on Gabapentin.

Same foot problems for years. During almost every day it hits a 10 on the pain scale. I tried four sessions of acupuncture but had a death in the family and did not continue. The 4 sessions did not help at all. And I had laser treatment a few years back and it didn't help either. I agree that everyone is different. I've noticed that a lot of us go out of pocket because we are desperate. Good luck!!! Anything that works for you, please let me know.