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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
@njed Ed– It damn sure is a mystery. Something else that bugs me (the ol' road not taken puzzle): Did I miss my chance to speak up when I first started noticing symptoms? I can think of a number of occasions when I may have taken the "wrong road." One occasion –– actually, a string of occasions –– when I was first aware of my episodic balance trouble, and I never bothered telling my PCP. A relatively recent occasion –– in 2022, when the neurosurgeon had finished my EMG and suggested I get a second opinion from another local neurosurgeon. I made my appointment with this second neurosurgeon, but never did get to see the doctor himself, only his NP. Now I sometimes wonder if I should have been insistent that I meet with the doctor and not the NP. I wonder these things –– these "road not taken" things –– but had I taken the "right" road every time, would it have made any difference? Possibly not. But I'll never know. –Ray (@ray666)
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A little joke here- don’t be concerned about the “road not taken” as “all roads lead to Rome” (lower extremity numbness, weakness, impaired balance, and often pain).
I appreciate that you and NJEd regularly point out the importance of dealing as best you can with what you’ve got that particular day/hour.
I’ve been surprised how much the PT balance and strengthening exercises have helped. Our Mentor, John, inspired me to get a good exercise bike and that has really helped with lower leg strength for walking. I now have an ankle foot orthosis, as recommended by the PT, every little bit helps.
For me, a big part of acknowledging and accepting the PN symptoms is doing a myriad of little things for added safety, while up on my feet. At my age, avoiding falls is so important. Good luck with your upcoming appointment.