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Neuropathy of the feet: Any advice on how to eliminate the numbness?

Posted by murs @murs, Dec 22, 2023

I have neuropathy in my feet. No pain little tingling. However the numbness is increasing. Can anyone advise of a way to eliminate the numbness?

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sue417 | @sue417 | Jan 18 3:55pm
In reply to @penn "I would like to add, Neuropathy shoes. I bought a TEVA, RE-Ember Shoe, $50.00, Getting compliments!..." + (show)
@penn

I would like to add, Neuropathy shoes.
I bought a TEVA, RE-Ember Shoe, $50.00, Getting compliments!
My toes hurt so much could not find a comfortable show, but now I can walk much better no real pain.
So I thought It would help,
Have a good day!

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Hi
I have never heard of those shoes can you advise where you got them from

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penn | @penn | Jan 18 5:35pm
In reply to @sue417 "Hi I have never heard of those shoes can you advise where you got them from" + (show)
@sue417

Hi
I have never heard of those shoes can you advise where you got them from

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Hello Sue,
I found the on line. Teva 1984 Shoes. I would try that. Let me know?

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NJ Ed | @njed | Jan 18 6:37pm
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@lidna

I really believe my neuropathy developed shortly after I had covid.

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I have seen a few people comment on the Connect about their PN getting worse after having covid. I think difficult to prove but it does deserve a serious second look by collecting statistics.

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dianecary | @dianecary | Jan 18 10:31pm
In reply to @rickhood ""I have neuropathy in my feet. No pain little tingling. However the numbness is increasing." I..." + (show)
@rickhood

"I have neuropathy in my feet. No pain little tingling. However the numbness is increasing."

I have exact same thing, since 2019. No obvious cause. B12 was low, but has been fine since taking shots and supplements. A1C is high end of normal range (5.3-5.5) but still, normal.

FWIW I will say this: I am pretty sure that losing weight and reducing carbs would help a lot, but I have idiotically not done that yet. Worse is I recently gained 15 pounds and my feet are worse (more numb) -- so that is one data point about what causes the numbness. I am now 220 (6'-1"). I bet if I could get down to a more ideal weight, like 185, it would help a lot. If you are not overweight, then never mind, but perhaps others here are.

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You are playing russian roulette with your health. I am
72yrs. old, my perfect weight now is 119lbs. Go ahead
and take it all for granted.
I have seen so many overweight people wearing flip flops, and complaining about their feet. I'm afraid this is a cerebral problem. In my case I have done everything possible to change this condition of Peripheral Neuropathy for 24yrs now. I wear orthotics, take vitamin B Complex, have a trainer, keep my weight at the exact number, limit the time on my feet, etc. The medical profession has not solved this problem. The best you can do after getting your weight to normal for your height, is to use
very supportive shoes, orthotics, elevate your feet daily, ice them daily, and rest them to the extent that it improves. You have to pay attention. Your diet is so important. Alcohol, sugar, anything causing inflammation must be addressed. It's not pretty. You'll
need to grow up. I did. Hope that you get it. RICE method is rest, ice, compress(didn't work for me) and elevate. The truth: you are on your own. No one is going to solve your problem but YOU. God bless.

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dianecary | @dianecary | Jan 18 10:35pm
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@njed

I have seen a few people comment on the Connect about their PN getting worse after having covid. I think difficult to prove but it does deserve a serious second look by collecting statistics.

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Why isn't there a thumbs down? No, forget about it. If only it were that easy.

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holdrege | @holdrege | Jan 19 8:28am

I was told by older persons who dealt with numb feet to simply get some plastic buckets from Home Depot and fill them with hot water and Epsom salt and safely stand in the buckets.

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gregd1956 | @gregd1956 | Jan 19 2:11pm
In reply to @penn "I would like to add, Neuropathy shoes. I bought a TEVA, RE-Ember Shoe, $50.00, Getting compliments!..." + (show)
@penn

I would like to add, Neuropathy shoes.
I bought a TEVA, RE-Ember Shoe, $50.00, Getting compliments!
My toes hurt so much could not find a comfortable show, but now I can walk much better no real pain.
So I thought It would help,
Have a good day!

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My toes don’t hurt, but my legs hurt if I walk a little but and part if my right-side don’t feel enough.. 🤯

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Berk | @gba | Jan 19 3:16pm

How about Red Light Therapy work for Neuropathy? Thanks.

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