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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

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

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@rowun4

You’re definitely not alone . Was finally diagnosed about 5 years ago. I don’t get too many major color changes, yet. My doctor only recently came out & told me it would never get better. Most likely worse. Why he waited, I don’t know.
I have similarities: tingles & numbness in hands and feet. Crazy how you can’t feel the skin, but the nerves along the bones are excruciating.
I’ve tried massaging my feet, not to kindly. That seems to help with the cold feet. Compression bandages likes ankle support & quasi knee support bandages-like you’d use for weak ankles, etc- seem to help a bit. I have to use them from below the knee to the balls of my feet about 8-10 hrs a day during the winter.
I had my thyroid removed in 2013 & noticed that if my dosage was off(hypothyroidism) the symptoms were much worse and travelled up my legs & arms(by about 6” & much number).
If I saw color changes that my doctor didn’t address I would check on possible circulation issues, personally though I have too many other issues to not check stuff out & I’m definitely NOT a doctor. I’ve just had it commented on.. then forgotten- it is a named condition but I can’t remember it off the top of my head.
I no longer take showers unless absolutely necessary. Tired of falling. If my feet get way too cold I do a short epsom salt soak of my feet. Sometimes have tried lavender oil rubbed on the soles.
My doctor’s only advice was to wear shoes all the time. And he finally stopped trying to get me to stop using my cane. No bare feet. The best thing about this is being able to crunch my toes or fingers & not really feel it.

I had to explain to the doctor that I don’t usually use the cane to support my weight..more as a form of sensory reinforcement. Like, I don’t know..if I can feel the vibrations & sensory feeling of what I’m walking on then I’m less likely to fall. He shut up after that. Now he worries if he doesn’t see my cane. lol.
Does anyone else have to see your neurologist monthly?

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The PN and other neurological issues seem to be way down the list of research and care
My neurologist schedule may allow for bi-monthly visits at best
The groups like Mayo, Duke, etc are almost impossible to get an appointment.
Hopefully this site can allow not only common issues but also some pain relief ideas
I’ll sign off for now but I hope the best for all sufferers

Just this past Friday after my EMG, my doctor said my PN was severe/end stage. I was told to always sit in the shower and to always use a cane or walker. I had already been doing this for several years. I will add that I have had this for 13 and originally was just numb toes and balls of my feet. It slowly progressed to my entire feet and up my shins to my knees. Luckily, I have no pain, only weird numbness. But I can feel heat, cold, and pain.
I highly recommend a shower stool to not fall.
Good luck with your medical issues.