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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
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My neurologist has diagnosed me with peripheral neuropathy, but I don't really understand it. I know I have pain, numbness and tingling in my left leg.and foot I thought it was the after affects of the shingles about 5 years ago. I also have restless legs and back problems big time. My legs and feet cramp when I sit and during the night. I am taking Pramipexole and Gabapentin. I am alo on oxygen only at night. Does peripheral neuropathy get worse as time goes on? My right leg is starting to have the same symptoms.
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Peripheral neuropathy is indeed different for each of us. Mine progressed rapidly up my legs to the knee, then stopped. Is also in my hands. I take Gabapentin to control pain or stinging. No side effects. I have learned to live with it and do not give it much thought. I deal with a bulging disc which causes Sciatica which takes my mind off most of my other problems. 🙂
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Hello Eve (@hosta) -- I have had small fiber peripheral neuropathy for over 20 years but only have the numbness and no associated pain. I have no medical training or background but I know each of us are different when it comes to peripheral neuropathy. Here is an easy to understand explanation of small fiber peripheral neuropathy by Matthew B. Jensen. Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Wisconsin:
-- https://youtu.be/8nrv7lRvvwU
You might also be interested in the following discussion in the Sleep Health Group - Restless Leg Syndrome:
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/restless-leg-syndrome-2a74e5/
John