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What to expect with PN in hands
I have had PN in feet diagnosed in May but only this past week experienced more obvious symptoms in my hands: loss of sense in fingertips, tingling and prickly feelings in palms and fingers, numbness in fingers in the morning. It is more annoying than debilitating at this point and I am trying to be careful in how I lift and touch things especially in the kitchen. Does anyone have insight into what to expect as this progresses and what you have done to protect yourself? Are there gloves to use in the kitchen for instance? If the hands follow the feet in their debilitation, can you do the same tasks only with less sense of touch? What should I expect? Are there any published articles or videos on how to navigate PN in hands? I have idiopathic PN to this point but even though I am not diabetic am thinking glucose may be the culprit. I am at upper ends of ranges in AC1 and glucose, not quite pre diabetic. I plan to try cutting out as much sugar as possible to see if it makes a difference. I’m hopefully closer to a diagnosis, seeing a neuromuscular specialist in September. Any insights appreciated.
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So through self trial and experimentation I have found something that helps me. I am not saying that it can or will do the same for you but for under 100$ it may be worth it to you. I hope I can include pictures to give a visual. I got me a roll of K-2 tape also known as rock tape I wrap it from the bottom of the palm of my hand all the way around then I run a strip from the tip of my pinky down to the palm tape. I then wear copper compression wrist and hand supports. I know we are talking hands but after it started working for my hands I figured I had nothing to lose by trying it also on my feet. I run it dead center from heel to toe. I then wrap a piece from my side bone around and then around my ankles. For my hands depending on the day I can get 40 to 70% relief. So if I can get pics to upload I will. Wish all of you luck in this crappy disease we share...Daryle
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My mother had peripheral neuropathy at night along with night flushes of sweat. Mine comes when i am off my feet. She told me to try a saline nasal rinse from the local drug store. I did and it works for me. I do am and pm. We don't know why.