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Numbness in feet: Any suggestions for relief?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jan 7 5:11pm | Replies (44)

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t@rkjb1951 Most likely you have peripheral neuropathy. You need to go to a doctor and have them diagnosis the problem just in case it is a treatable problem. Unfortunately neuropathy does not have a medical treatment protocol in the US. I have had it for five years and the best any doctor has ever said to me is wear shoes all day.

I discovered near infrared red-light treatment really helps mine. I treat my neuropathy with two 10 minute treatments every week. I purchased the red-light device off of the internet. I also did some online reading and blasted forward. Red-light therapy is unregulated and it is the Wild West in terms of finding creditable information which is why I am conservative in my approach.

I have spoken to one doctor, a dermatologist, who said it was safe at my usage level and if it gave me relief to continue using it. Most other doctors will not comment. They will say there is not enough data to have an opinion, but the other side of that is no one is doing the research.

Please be careful to protect your eyes if you decide to use this treatment.

I do wear slippers at home. That is the one concession I have made.

I did have my B6 tested - it was normal.

Best to you in the New Year.

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My sisters both have neuropathy in their feet & hands…. I found on YouTube some PT exercises by two physical therapists Bob and Brad who demonstrated actual & easy exercises that one can do at home. I have done them myself to prevent any future problems for myself & my younger sister says that it helps! Good Luck!