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Foot neuropathy: What gives you relief?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 4, 2023 | Replies (386)Comment receiving replies
Let’s start a list.
Your symptoms of foot neuropathy
Treatments which provide relief or ease if symptoms.
I have been diagnosed with foot neuropathy. My feet are cold especially when at rest and at night. When I walk in exercise my feet get stingy and moist. They can get painful.
I use 600 mg of alpha lipoid acid and topical creams like lidocaine and CBD (no thc) cream, arnica cream or oil. I do foot massage.
I wear wool socks and frequently warm my feet with a heated rice bag or warm water.
Seems like there is some level of discomfort throughout the day.
Help me find other things to try.
Best wishes to all who suffer.
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@chme, I think you'll be interested in this discussion:
- Foot neuropathy: What gives you relief?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/foot-neuropathy/
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I suggest going to a vascular surgeon. My PN had moved up my legs (or so I thought) instead after an easy angiogram, which found I had very serious blockage especially in my left leg , I was relieved of ALL pain in Both of my legs!
I’ve been using thiamine tablets (Vitamin B 1). Has relived night feet cold and tingling. Been taking it for 3 Yrs. OTC, Naturemade, B Complex
I have an adjustable bed that I adjust the foot (bottom) section so that my feet are higher than my heart. Brings relief for me!
My feet now are very numb with shooting pain off and on. Tingling also. Sometimes cold sometimes feet, legs and knees feel very hot inside body. Hands also numb and tingling. Sometimes my touch feels like things are grainy.
Feet and legs are worse at night. I use Baclofen a prescription for muscle/nerve relaxer am and pm. Also use Susan’s CBD Super Salve stick. It’s a push up stick you use to apply the product. Rub it all over my feet top and bottom and toes then put long footies on to sleep. Pricey but works and lasts. Helps me get to sleep and stay asleep. Find it online susanscbd.com
Try a treadmill at short intervals. Recliner helps. Seems like 2 hrs then I have to get up from chair or bed to readjust body. My knees hurt on and off but I have fibromyalgia as well so it’s hard to tell which is going on. Susan’s CBD works on both thank goodness. Tried gabapentin but it made me feel bad and did nothing for my feet. Then had low dose methadone for several months then the Baclofen which gives me no side effects. I used to cry and walk the floor at night but found the right meds and Susan’s CBD and I manage now. I also use a cane due to balance issues. Also use toe socks and sketcher brand shoes. I am learning from you all. Hope these suggestions might help you. Keep trying to find what works for you!!
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There is no cure for neuropathy. It’s damaged nerves. Vitamin B’s help. But I’m sure your doctor did bloodwork and you know your vitamin deficiencies. Neuropathy also worsens with time and will move up your legs. I take gabapentin twice a day for the nerve pain but what really helps me is duloxitine. My neuropathy is from just above my knees on down to my toes. I find wearing Crocs or Skechers sneakers allow me to walk my best. I can’t walk far or stand too long. I’m best in a recliner with legs up. If you don’t have a rheumatologist, you should consider that as a possibility. There may be other things going on. Best regards for your improvement.