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@tomkipp

I had a triple lamenectomy to relieve sciatic nerve issues causing muscle atrophy and numbness in my calves and feet. I have no pain and I work out to build back leg strength. Is there anything that can be done to rehab the feet numbness or support nerve regeneration to aid numbness?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 15, 2023

Hello @tomkipp, Welcome to Connect. I think it's great that you are focusing on building back leg strength. That's also a concern of mine to help with my balance. I also have neuropathy with only numbness and some tingling. I posted my neuropathy journey and what's been helping me in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/. I think you might find the following discussion helpful.

--- Neuropathy: Numbness only, no pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-numbness-only-no-pain/.

I don't have any medical background or training but one of the things that can help support the possibility of healing the nerves is to make sure the skin on your feet and legs doesn't dry out. I rub the legs and feet with a moisturizing lotion daily which doesn't do anything for the numbness but it helps the skin and the nerves are close to the skin.

How long have you had the numbness?

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