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Foot neuropathy (numbness and pain) after total knee replacement (TKR)
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<p>Has anyone seen a physiatrist for their neuropathy? Had TKR 10 months ago. Ended up with numbness and pain on heel and lateral sole of foot. Now going to see a physiatrist.</p>
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Yes, some medicines used for psychiatric purposes are also known to help some neuropathy issues. Venlafaxine/desvenlafaxine as an example, but a number of others as well.
I had a good experience with a physiatrist, but it was similar to the help from an excellent physical therapist.
Yes, I saw a Physiatrist over the Summer! I had never heard of one before, but my hand OT therapist recommended it, and facilitated my getting an appointment set up. I was very pleased with my experience, he addressed both my hands and my feet, which has not been done before because of how compartmentalized the different specialties are. He prescribed a cream that was made at the compounding pharmacy, which is proving to be of real value to me. Unfortunately it is not paid for by my insurance, but since it spreads so well I do not need to use very much for excellent effects. I have small fiber neuropathy, Raynaud's, metatarsalgia and tendon inflammtion, so a variety of issues. I use the cream in the evenings and am finding that I sleep much better as my feet are calmed! A wonderful relief not to be tossing and turning because I cannot get my feet comfortable on the mattress, and because of the nerve buzzing. He also tried a deep heat laser treatment, but it turned out to be more than my feet could tolerate, so we discontinued those treatments.
Hello @fourj. You will see that I have moved your post and the responses into an existing discussion on this topic, which I believe you have been already active in. You can find your post here now:
- Foot neuropathy (numbness and pain) after total knee replacement (TKR): https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/foot-neuropathy-after-total-knee-replacement/
I see several members such as @ray666 @bitfiddler @pacer3702 and @eve38 have all joined you to share their experiences.
When is your appointment scheduled for?
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Good morning, fourj (@fourj),
The neurologist I'm seeing I was referred to by my PCP when I asked if there might be a physiatrist in my area. This fellow (the neurologist) is excellent and I'm glad I found him, although I don't believe I saw the word "physiatrist" on his website. My PCP made the referral when I inquired about a doctor who might take a more holistic approach to treating my various conditions (PN being only one of those conditions). So far, this neurologist/physiatrist is proving to be a good fellow to be working with. All in all, I'm pleased to have looked for a physiatrist.
Ray (@ray666)