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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 25 1:31pm | Replies (2916)

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@suzylulu

Has anyone tried acupuncture for neuropathy.. I mainly have numbness in feet and ankles like you do John.

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Hi @suzylulu -- I have not tried acupuncture but I have tried a few different feedback devices and really did not see any benefit. I'm open to any alternative type treatments that might work to help with the numbness but so far have found nothing that makes it entirely get back to normal. I do take some over the counter supplements that have helped stopped the progression of the PN in my legs but that's kind of subjective on my part as I've not had any additional EMGs or other tests to prove the nerve test results are better than when I was diagnosed.

Hope some others that have tried acupuncture can share their experience here.

John

Hi @suzylulu, I have found acupuncture to be the most effective treatment so far for my neuropathy symptoms. It hasn't eliminated them but it has made a difference in their severity/frequency, and doesn't blindside you with side effects like so many prescription meds. The down side is the potential expense and fitting these appointments in along with all the others... am currently in between sessions but look forward to getting back to it again soon. Good luck!