John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 7, 2017
Hello @mikween, If it were in your place I would want to wait until I received the EMG and met with a neurologist to see it the diagnosis for your neuropathy has changed and if there are any underlying conditions causing the neuropathy (compressed nerves, damaged nerves, etc..). Then I would want specifics about the surgery - what is being done specifically and what the doctor is trying to correct fix that will help with the neuropathy. I would also want to know specifically what are the risks involved - what happens if the surgery goes wrong, could it get worse? If the surgery is a success what can I expect? I guess my last question would be what is the success rate for the surgery.
I saw your message and if i can help im any way pls ask. I had foot drop in my left foot in 3001 and they quickly had me in for surgery, a disctectomy on my lumbar, L5-S1. I had to go backbin for a fusion several months later. Im wishing you gad EMG results too, but i dont renember having it done. I did get an EMG of arms before neck surgery.
My best to you, im glad your asking questions, its so important to understand and be prepared.
I saw your message and if i can help im any way pls ask. I had foot drop in my left foot in 3001 and they quickly had me in for surgery, a disctectomy on my lumbar, L5-S1. I had to go backbin for a fusion several months later. Im wishing you gad EMG results too, but i dont renember having it done. I did get an EMG of arms before neck surgery.
My best to you, im glad your asking questions, its so important to understand and be prepared.
Hi@jewel8888, so did the surgey correct your foot drop? And how long did you have it before they did the surgey? I think that I am past the point for them to correct the foot drop. But I a. Hoping that they can correct my neuropathy.
I saw your message and if i can help im any way pls ask. I had foot drop in my left foot in 3001 and they quickly had me in for surgery, a disctectomy on my lumbar, L5-S1. I had to go backbin for a fusion several months later. Im wishing you gad EMG results too, but i dont renember having it done. I did get an EMG of arms before neck surgery.
My best to you, im glad your asking questions, its so important to understand and be prepared.
Hi, @jewel8888, did the foot drop surgery work for you? And if it did how long had you had the foot drop before the surgery. I have had mine since sept. Of 08. So, it might be to long for them to correct it. I am waiting on another EMG to have them look at it. But in the meantime I am having someone looking at my neuropathy to see what they can do about that. Someone told me the other day they could help me and already had a date scheduled for the surgery. But I told them let's wait and see what the EMG says about my Foot Droo. Perhaps they could fix them at the same time. Wishful thinking. And besides they are out of New Jersey and I am in. Texas.So, I find a doctor in Texas that is going to look at my neuropathy on May 16 th, and see what he says. It would just be great to be out of this pain all of the time. Thanks for all of your help. If you do not mind me asking where did you have your surgery done?But
Hello @mikween, If it were in your place I would want to wait until I received the EMG and met with a neurologist to see it the diagnosis for your neuropathy has changed and if there are any underlying conditions causing the neuropathy (compressed nerves, damaged nerves, etc..). Then I would want specifics about the surgery - what is being done specifically and what the doctor is trying to correct fix that will help with the neuropathy. I would also want to know specifically what are the risks involved - what happens if the surgery goes wrong, could it get worse? If the surgery is a success what can I expect? I guess my last question would be what is the success rate for the surgery.
Hi @rabbit10 and welcome to Connect! I want to connect you with @martid, and @grandma41 who have both recently written about peripheral neuropathy. They both had different causes of their diagnosis and can discuss their experiences with you.
How long have you been dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
I have been reading about Nerve Renew and wondering if anyone tried it. I have Idiopathic neuropathy and will almost take anything for the pain and be able to live normaly again. I take 300 mg 3 times a day and helps a little but still can't wear nice shoes or walk long distances or sometimes just around the house. If anyone has tried this please let me know. twinky
Hi @rabbit10 and welcome to Connect! I want to connect you with @martid, and @grandma41 who have both recently written about peripheral neuropathy. They both had different causes of their diagnosis and can discuss their experiences with you.
How long have you been dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
I have used soap (almost any kind) for many years now. My mother told me about it and I only have to use the soap with a bar under the sheets. If it slips out from there you will know and get up and put it back. Good luck. Hope you have the great results that I have had.
Hi @rabbit10 and welcome to Connect! I want to connect you with @martid, and @grandma41 who have both recently written about peripheral neuropathy. They both had different causes of their diagnosis and can discuss their experiences with you.
How long have you been dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
Hi @rabbit10 and welcome to Connect! I want to connect you with @martid, and @grandma41 who have both recently written about peripheral neuropathy. They both had different causes of their diagnosis and can discuss their experiences with you.
How long have you been dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
Hello @twinky, I too saw the ad for Nerve Renew when I started looking for things to help with my peripheral neuropathy. It made sense from some of the ingredients but I'm still a little suspect. I also have a little concern about the amount of B6 listed in the ingredients based on some research I've done in the past.
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Hello @mikween, If it were in your place I would want to wait until I received the EMG and met with a neurologist to see it the diagnosis for your neuropathy has changed and if there are any underlying conditions causing the neuropathy (compressed nerves, damaged nerves, etc..). Then I would want specifics about the surgery - what is being done specifically and what the doctor is trying to correct fix that will help with the neuropathy. I would also want to know specifically what are the risks involved - what happens if the surgery goes wrong, could it get worse? If the surgery is a success what can I expect? I guess my last question would be what is the success rate for the surgery.
Good luck on whatever you decide.
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3 ReactionsI saw your message and if i can help im any way pls ask. I had foot drop in my left foot in 3001 and they quickly had me in for surgery, a disctectomy on my lumbar, L5-S1. I had to go backbin for a fusion several months later. Im wishing you gad EMG results too, but i dont renember having it done. I did get an EMG of arms before neck surgery.
My best to you, im glad your asking questions, its so important to understand and be prepared.
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2 ReactionsHi@jewel8888, so did the surgey correct your foot drop? And how long did you have it before they did the surgey? I think that I am past the point for them to correct the foot drop. But I a. Hoping that they can correct my neuropathy.
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2 ReactionsGreenville50. This is my first time to post. I shared a number of things I have tried.Like i
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1 ReactionHi, @jewel8888, did the foot drop surgery work for you? And if it did how long had you had the foot drop before the surgery. I have had mine since sept. Of 08. So, it might be to long for them to correct it. I am waiting on another EMG to have them look at it. But in the meantime I am having someone looking at my neuropathy to see what they can do about that. Someone told me the other day they could help me and already had a date scheduled for the surgery. But I told them let's wait and see what the EMG says about my Foot Droo. Perhaps they could fix them at the same time. Wishful thinking. And besides they are out of New Jersey and I am in. Texas.So, I find a doctor in Texas that is going to look at my neuropathy on May 16 th, and see what he says. It would just be great to be out of this pain all of the time. Thanks for all of your help. If you do not mind me asking where did you have your surgery done?But
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2 ReactionsHi, @johnbishop thanks for all of your input
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1 ReactionI have been reading about Nerve Renew and wondering if anyone tried it. I have Idiopathic neuropathy and will almost take anything for the pain and be able to live normaly again. I take 300 mg 3 times a day and helps a little but still can't wear nice shoes or walk long distances or sometimes just around the house. If anyone has tried this please let me know. twinky
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1 ReactionI have used soap (almost any kind) for many years now. My mother told me about it and I only have to use the soap with a bar under the sheets. If it slips out from there you will know and get up and put it back. Good luck. Hope you have the great results that I have had.
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1 ReactionI mean 300 mg of Gabapenten 3 times a day.
Hello @twinky, I too saw the ad for Nerve Renew when I started looking for things to help with my peripheral neuropathy. It made sense from some of the ingredients but I'm still a little suspect. I also have a little concern about the amount of B6 listed in the ingredients based on some research I've done in the past.
Mayo Clinic on B6 Safety, Side Effects and Warnings - http://mayocl.in/2qK67Ov
More info on B6 toxicity - http://bit.ly/2gu54w3
Here's a couple of topics that may help with your decision on trying it:
Mayo Connect members tips avoiding scams and snake oil cures
http://mayocl.in/2gcdDNt
FDA's HEALTH FRAUD PAGE
http://bit.ly/2n6kpHr
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