Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

@lorirenee1 You mentioned that ice cold water helps your feet. It does mine too. So, I take a pair of cotton athletic socks, soak them in cold water and wear them with my Nike sandals around the house. It instantly helps with the pain. At night, sometimes I wear the wet soaks to bed and let my feet hang over the edge. Not the most clamorous look, but it really helps with the pain. For all day pain, I use strong pain pills and they are wonderful. They make my brain foggy but it is better than the pain.

@lorirenee1 You mentioned that ice cold water helps your feet. It does mine too. So, I take a pair of cotton athletic socks, soak them in cold water and wear them with my Nike sandals around the house. It instantly helps with the pain. At night, sometimes I wear the wet soaks to bed and let my feet hang over the edge. Not the most clamorous look, but it really helps with the pain. For all day pain, I use strong pain pills and they are wonderful. They make my brain foggy but it is better than the pain.

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For neuropathy, Mayo Clinic's treatment goals are to manage the condition causing neuropathy and to relieve symptoms. See more here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352067

Colleen, have you heard about a new medication, they may start using for Parkinson's patients-instead of the Carb/Levodpa? Thank you.. John

Hello @catro How troubling this disease is and unpredictable with each persons experience being so unique. I'm sorry you have progressive neuropathy. I do as well and yes, I experience all of your pain areas but, not in such a distinct pain pattern as yours. I have polyneuropathy and my findings have been that areas rotate in pain intensity. Flares may be for days in certain body parts then trade off. I have no moments of escaping pain anymore. Earlier on, my nights were filled with pain and I'd be up through the night. I suffer from insomnia as a result. Now, for the most part I sleep through the night (once I get to sleep anyway) with the help of medical marijuana. Have you tried it for your pain? Does heat or ice help you duting your night flares? Do you use any topicals? I'm glad you have moments of being pain free! That's awesome!!! Take care.
Rachel