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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

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

Perhaps myofacial release to help release tightness in the fascia and get blood flowing. Some self manipulation as well. Gravity may help which I learned here in the forum... If you are able to lay on the floor (or your bed) and pull your legs straight up to rest against the wall. As much of a 45 degree angle as possible so blood flows down. I do a number of these things for my aching, cramping, numb legs. Can't go wrong with Tumeric either like @johnbishop said. All the best to you. I hope something brings a bit of relief.
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upnort | @upnort | Nov 2, 2019

Thanks. I have just started to investigate the John Barnes method of myofascial release for my progressive myelopathy. It looks promising - without throwing another prescription drug (complete with unwanted side effects) at this ongoing problem. Does anyone know if there is a mfr therapist at the Mayo Clinic - Rochester. MN?
One year ago a spinal angiogram and a PET scan of the body both were negative for an underlying etiology; two spinal taps also showed normal results. My latest MRI of the thoracic spine still shows the white line (a long segment of "signal abnomality") with no relief of constant numbness in lower extremities. Neurologist recommends a "steroid sparing agent" (this after a 5 month course of a 60mg daily regimen of prednisone) for a 6 month period: mycophenolate (CellCept). This drug comes with a long list of side effects. I do not want to go through another period of potentially seeing no benefits but experiencing numerous risks (this drug comes with a "black box warning.")
I am scheduled to see a PT at Mayo in a few weeks. I am hoping I can get one who knows the mfr therapy.
Any advice or other suggestions are more than welcome.
Thanks for listening.

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