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Neuropathy of the feet: Any advice on how to eliminate the numbness?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Jan 31 10:46am | Replies (162)Comment receiving replies
We're three of a kind: numbness, no pain, sensory-motor PN. For the longest time, I've been reading posts touting the benefits of topicals like Capizan and Icy Hot, but I have always thought they'd be most helpful in reducing pain, and so I paid them no mind. But now, reading these recent posts about topicals and numbness … well, you've aroused my curiosity, to say the least.
Ray (@ray666)
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@ray666 Ray, I have come to the conclusion that with idiopathic PN, it won't hurt to try various items that are realistically priced. Some items might help but I firmly believe it depends on the unknown mysterious cause. This is why what might help for one will not help for all. We have various causes for our PN picked up through life, yet we tend to share common results due to nerve damage. So, I'll gamble the $20 but not place any high expectations. This way, I'll be surprised. Also, this particular numbness topic started about 10 days ago and I wanted to make a quick comment that when I'm more active, I do notice the numbness does not progress. I live along the beach, and we have good weather April to early November, and we try to walk outside as much as possible. It appears that the progression does not take place during these months when I'm more active outside. So, is this perhaps a clue to slower progression?? Is this why doctors suggest PT?