Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

Posted by rabbit10 @rabbit10, Apr 9, 2016

Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Neuropathy Support Group.

@burningfeetinphoenix

@johnbishop...I tried to join that FB group but it asked me to answer questions that don't exist. Am I missing something? Says my request is pending but I need to answer questions but there are no questions? Pam

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Click the following link and click Join and it should take you to the questions. http://www.facebook.com/groups/spnpd

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@johnbishop

Click the following link and click Join and it should take you to the questions. http://www.facebook.com/groups/spnpd

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John, Is there any way to get the vitamin/mineral combo without joining facebook. I do not use facebook and do not want to if I can avoid it. Thank you for any help

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@rramsey

John, Is there any way to get the vitamin/mineral combo without joining facebook. I do not use facebook and do not want to if I can avoid it. Thank you for any help

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@rramsey I found it on their website. Looks complecated. Will try it though! Pam

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@rramsey

John, Is there any way to get the vitamin/mineral combo without joining facebook. I do not use facebook and do not want to if I can avoid it. Thank you for any help

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@rramsey and @burningfeetinphoenix -- You can order the products from the Facebook groups website and use the instructions on the website for taking the supplements but you will lose the ability to search the Facebook group for any questions you might have and to see the stories of other members of their group and their symptoms/diagnosis that have been helped. You easily find the success stories of the members who have posted them in the close to 9,000 member group by searching the group using #theprotocolworks.

It is a little confusing trying to order until you figure out how it's layed out - Just look for "Order 1". through "Order 11." followed by a link for US (USA), UK (United Kingdom) and CDN (Canada) to buy on Amazon for the selected country. Some members in other locations around the world have put together a list of how to get the products for other locations but you can only access the list from the Facebook group by searching or asking a question in the group. The Facebook group which is a non-profit (501c3) will soon release their own version of the supplements to reduce the number of pills to about half of what we take daily now. The only other caveat I know is that the Hemp Oil is ordered through the group using PayPal or mailing a check. That process was put in place so that we don't get expired or soon to expire hemp oil which happened in the first year or so the Facebook group was formed.

Link to order the elements - http://solutions2pnpd.com/products/
Instructions for taking the elements - http://solutions2pnpd.com/instructions/

I would discuss the supplements with your doctor before taking them.

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@johnbishop

@rramsey and @burningfeetinphoenix -- You can order the products from the Facebook groups website and use the instructions on the website for taking the supplements but you will lose the ability to search the Facebook group for any questions you might have and to see the stories of other members of their group and their symptoms/diagnosis that have been helped. You easily find the success stories of the members who have posted them in the close to 9,000 member group by searching the group using #theprotocolworks.

It is a little confusing trying to order until you figure out how it's layed out - Just look for "Order 1". through "Order 11." followed by a link for US (USA), UK (United Kingdom) and CDN (Canada) to buy on Amazon for the selected country. Some members in other locations around the world have put together a list of how to get the products for other locations but you can only access the list from the Facebook group by searching or asking a question in the group. The Facebook group which is a non-profit (501c3) will soon release their own version of the supplements to reduce the number of pills to about half of what we take daily now. The only other caveat I know is that the Hemp Oil is ordered through the group using PayPal or mailing a check. That process was put in place so that we don't get expired or soon to expire hemp oil which happened in the first year or so the Facebook group was formed.

Link to order the elements - http://solutions2pnpd.com/products/
Instructions for taking the elements - http://solutions2pnpd.com/instructions/

I would discuss the supplements with your doctor before taking them.

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Thanks Pam, and thank you John for the clarification. John, for you, in reference to my original question about authoritative guidance for the use of compression socks. The rational for not wearing compression socks for SFN is because theoretically, from a physiological standpoint, the socks are capable of causing some degree of venous stasis and reduced arterial blood flow creating an anoxic environment around the associated nerves. Although this may be minor, any reduction of oxygen to an already damaged, oxygen deprived, oxygen hungry nerve may be pathologically detrimental to the protective myelin nerve sheath and ultimately to the nerve proper. I hope that there is someone in the group who has expertise in neurophysiology who can authoritatively comment on this controversial question.
I do not have the edema problem that you do(bless your heart), but my mother does. I recall that you said you have difficulty complying with your physicians recommendation to elevate your feet and legs several times per day. Here is a tip that may help and not require some many times per day. A yoga instructor taught her to lay on the floor with her buttocks against the wall and her feet and legs extended vertically 90 degrees up the wall. Hold this for several minutes(at least 15) while periodically wiggling the toes and flexing and extending the feet and ankles. Then finish by "milk" the toes, feet and legs by massaging from the toes downward to the waist. It is done first thing in the morning, sometime in the afternoon and at night before going to bed. These "super" elevations may cut down on the multiple minor elevations that he recommended and be more efficient and therapeutic for you. If you decide to try this, I hope it helps. Thanks again for your guidance with the supplements.

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@rramsey

Thanks Pam, and thank you John for the clarification. John, for you, in reference to my original question about authoritative guidance for the use of compression socks. The rational for not wearing compression socks for SFN is because theoretically, from a physiological standpoint, the socks are capable of causing some degree of venous stasis and reduced arterial blood flow creating an anoxic environment around the associated nerves. Although this may be minor, any reduction of oxygen to an already damaged, oxygen deprived, oxygen hungry nerve may be pathologically detrimental to the protective myelin nerve sheath and ultimately to the nerve proper. I hope that there is someone in the group who has expertise in neurophysiology who can authoritatively comment on this controversial question.
I do not have the edema problem that you do(bless your heart), but my mother does. I recall that you said you have difficulty complying with your physicians recommendation to elevate your feet and legs several times per day. Here is a tip that may help and not require some many times per day. A yoga instructor taught her to lay on the floor with her buttocks against the wall and her feet and legs extended vertically 90 degrees up the wall. Hold this for several minutes(at least 15) while periodically wiggling the toes and flexing and extending the feet and ankles. Then finish by "milk" the toes, feet and legs by massaging from the toes downward to the waist. It is done first thing in the morning, sometime in the afternoon and at night before going to bed. These "super" elevations may cut down on the multiple minor elevations that he recommended and be more efficient and therapeutic for you. If you decide to try this, I hope it helps. Thanks again for your guidance with the supplements.

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@rramsey, @johnbishop Thanks for the reminder about the benefits derived from this “legs up the wall” yoga pose. Do you know of a better way to get in the pose when you have numbness in your legs? That would be helpful. May you have joy today. Chris

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@artscaping

@rramsey, @johnbishop Thanks for the reminder about the benefits derived from this “legs up the wall” yoga pose. Do you know of a better way to get in the pose when you have numbness in your legs? That would be helpful. May you have joy today. Chris

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@johnbishop I saw a video where they laid on a bed a walked their legs up the wall by the headboard.

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@rramsey

Thanks Pam, and thank you John for the clarification. John, for you, in reference to my original question about authoritative guidance for the use of compression socks. The rational for not wearing compression socks for SFN is because theoretically, from a physiological standpoint, the socks are capable of causing some degree of venous stasis and reduced arterial blood flow creating an anoxic environment around the associated nerves. Although this may be minor, any reduction of oxygen to an already damaged, oxygen deprived, oxygen hungry nerve may be pathologically detrimental to the protective myelin nerve sheath and ultimately to the nerve proper. I hope that there is someone in the group who has expertise in neurophysiology who can authoritatively comment on this controversial question.
I do not have the edema problem that you do(bless your heart), but my mother does. I recall that you said you have difficulty complying with your physicians recommendation to elevate your feet and legs several times per day. Here is a tip that may help and not require some many times per day. A yoga instructor taught her to lay on the floor with her buttocks against the wall and her feet and legs extended vertically 90 degrees up the wall. Hold this for several minutes(at least 15) while periodically wiggling the toes and flexing and extending the feet and ankles. Then finish by "milk" the toes, feet and legs by massaging from the toes downward to the waist. It is done first thing in the morning, sometime in the afternoon and at night before going to bed. These "super" elevations may cut down on the multiple minor elevations that he recommended and be more efficient and therapeutic for you. If you decide to try this, I hope it helps. Thanks again for your guidance with the supplements.

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@rramsey Thank you for information about SFN and compression socks. I think I will see if my doctor has any information on it. My good friend Chris @artscaping also told me I should try the Legs Up the Wall Yoga pose to help with the edema in the legs. I just have a problem getting up from the floor. I do like @johnhans idea to try it on a bed and walk the legs up past the headboard and I'm see if that's possible for me. Hoping the sun is shining where you and the pain is on vacation for all our cyber friends.

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@johnbishop

@rramsey Thank you for information about SFN and compression socks. I think I will see if my doctor has any information on it. My good friend Chris @artscaping also told me I should try the Legs Up the Wall Yoga pose to help with the edema in the legs. I just have a problem getting up from the floor. I do like @johnhans idea to try it on a bed and walk the legs up past the headboard and I'm see if that's possible for me. Hoping the sun is shining where you and the pain is on vacation for all our cyber friends.

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Just did my legs up the wall on our bed on vacation in Kauai. I know friends, poor me. 😎 It rejuvenated me a lot after an active day.
Chris and John if it’s tough getting your legs straight up the wall you can modify this pose in different ways.... 1st, try stacking firm pillows next to the wall and lying down so the pillows are between your butt and the wall and your legs are propped on the pillows at an angle,with you feet maybe touching the wall. You’ll probably be at about a 90 degree angle.
The 2nd option is to lie on the floor with your legs on a chair at about a 90 degree angle.
The benefit of this pose is having your legs higher than your heart so just play around with whatever works for you. Just make sure your back in supported well.
I hope this helps as it it really is a remarkably restful pose. Think... falling asleep. 😴 Aloha. Margot

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@artscaping

@rramsey, @johnbishop Thanks for the reminder about the benefits derived from this “legs up the wall” yoga pose. Do you know of a better way to get in the pose when you have numbness in your legs? That would be helpful. May you have joy today. Chris

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Chris, try laying in a doorway with your legs against the right door facing. The door facing should be at about your waist. Bring you knees up until you feet are flat on the floor, then bring the right knee to your chest, which you can assist with your hands or a strap and place it just inside the door facing on the wall. Once you have the right leg in place on the wall you can pivot your body to the right with leverage from that leg allowing you to bring the left leg up the same way. At that time both feet will be on the wall and you can comfortably slide them upward into the vertical 90 degree position. If flexibility prevents this maneuver then an alternative is to lay at the foot of a chair or sofa and bring your feet up on to the the sitting surface. This will place your thighs in the 90 degree position. You can place straps around your ankles that are long enough for you to be able to pull your lower leg into the full 90 degree position. You may have to do one leg at a time. If you can't reach the feet to do the "milking" maneuver the wiggling and flexing and extending of the feet and ankles should help a great deal. If this doesn't work then John's headboard suggestion may be the answer.

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