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Neuropathy of the feet: Any advice on how to eliminate the numbness?
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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?
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Had it since 1991. Not as bad as some I have read about. Exercise mildly, and walking has been helpful and just taking B12. But I also only eat plant based and chicken and Turkey and fish. No red meet.
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Ed (@njed)– That may explain why I have fewer balance uh-oh moments on days when I'm good about exercising, especially on days when I spend some time on my stationary bicycle. I find that even if I don't do a great deal of exercising or cycling, even a short session, I'm better off (steadier; not perfect, just steadier) in the evening. As far as those topicals, I feel much the same: $20 or thereabouts, I'll give it a try; much more than $20––especially if it's MUCH more––I begin to sniff snake oil. –Ray (@ray666)