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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 8 11:43am | Replies (3052)
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@wascaly

I’m 73 and my problem is my feet - the numbness. I agree. It makes it extremely hard to walk. I’ve had 7 spine surgeries and one hip surgery when I fell because of my imbalance (getting out the shower on the hard bathroom tiles). Now I use a Rollator just to be able to walk, whereas before I only used a cane. The whole situation is just so depressing. I do have my faith in Jesus to lean on, plus going to the gym, lifting weights and doing an incumbent bike for cardiovascular exercise. Physical exercise helps me tremendously, as well as keeps my weight down. I, too, take Gabapentin, with very little (if any) relief.
I guess this is my cross to bear, but that doesn’t make it any easier.
I find it very interesting to note that I cannot find very many clinical studies on peripheral neuropathy. Has anyone else noticed that too?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 11, 2023

@wascaly, There are many studies on PN. Here are the search results using Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com/) - https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C24&q=clinical+study+on+peripheral+neuropathy&btnG=

You can change the search words to see if you can find specific studies on a type of neuropathy or other conditions. Also, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has some of the latest research that might be helpful here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/blog/

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tonyde | @tonyde | Sep 12, 2023

Try taking vitamin B12 injections (not pills). Vitamin B12 helps repair muscles and nerves.
My B12 levels were low normal, my neurologist had me taking B12 vitamin pills that didn't help. My primary care doctor recommended B12 injections, I take an injection every 1 to 3 weeks as needed. It doesn't make the pain go away, it makes it more tolerable, still have periods where the pain makes it difficult to walk. I feel my feet more with less sensation of walking on air. Unfortunately, I still fall down, my legs will buckle under me and I fall backwards. The falling may be related to my neuropathy, seizures, cardiac issues or all three.

I'm 72, sometimes feel 90 but still appreciate God letting me stay here a little longer.

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Illa C. Chambers | @illac | Sep 12, 2023

Hello my name is Illa and I to trust God with all my heart and soul and I suffer from Peripheral Neuropathy very badly. It all came on me overnight and I have problems walking standing and my balance is off. But I am still able to walk and I truly thank God for that. I had no idea that excersise helped so much with it but thank you for that advice. I am 56 years of age and I am so grateful and blessed. I thank God for you sharing your story it has truly impacted my life open my eyes and made a difference. So again I thank you and will definitely keep you in my prayers.

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