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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
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.
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“A little joke here- don’t be concerned about the ‘road not taken’ as ‘all roads lead to Rome’.”
They must. The last time my partner and I were in Rome, we could barely see the Colosseum, thanks to all the tourists. 🙂
I ride my stationary bike at least once each day. I’ve not noticed my leg strength improving; however, that’s one of the questions I plan to ask the neurologist: Does PN diminish a person’s best efforts at improving muscle strength?
“For me, a big part of acknowledging and accepting the PN symptoms is … “
Ah, the ol’ acknowledging and accepting’ challenge! I face that daily. I’m often reminded of what it was like in my pre-PN days when I’d do something stupid like stub my toe and immediately look around to see if anyone was watching. I’m still in that phase with my PN where I try to make my visible symptoms a little less visible, like when people are around trying to make my wobbly walk a little less wobbly, only to end up even wobblier! I try instead to channel Robert DeNiro: “You lookin’ at me? Yeah, I’m wobbly. Somethin’ wrong with that?” 🙂
Ray (@ray666)