Elevating my head in bed helps my Neuropathy in my feet

Posted by madmouse43 @madmouse43, Oct 8, 2024

I have tried many different meds, creams, etc. to deal with the PN in my feet, all with very mixed results. I think we all know by now that there is no magic bullet. What helps me may not help anyone else and visa versa.

I am relatively fortunate as my PN doesn't really bother me during the day very much but experience the pain when I go to bed and try to go to sleep. With this in mind I decided to experiment with elevating my head in bed (I have an adjustable bed, but assume building up with pillows, etc. would also work). This has really helped me so far experiencing very little pain over the past week. I hope it is not just a fluke, but I am excited as most of my attempts at a solution for my PN has only showed me only what makes it worse.

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johnnysneakers | @johnnysneakers | Feb 6 12:07pm

In reply to @4kjmspine "🤔 Interesting! I Only get Neuropathy when I lay down in bed. All day long nothing..." + (show)

Did elevating your feet work. I am thinking of getting an adjustable bed.

Thanks
.john

bakervilla4a | @bakervilla4a | 2 days ago

As you said it might or might not help.
I also have an adjustable bed double splint king size mattress adjusts independently of my wife’s mattress. So I keep by head laying flat with a single flat pillow. However I find by elevating “my feet works best” to lessen my severe foot neuropathy
Also taking B6 near bedtime has a very positive impact but takes about a week or two of using the vitamin to fully help with managing my neuropathy. If you have severe you may want ask your doctor about taking Lyrica at night.
Michael B

bakervilla4a | @bakervilla4a | 2 days ago

In reply to @johnnysneakers "Did elevating your feet work. I am thinking of getting an adjustable bed. Thanks .john" + (show)

Yes elevating your feet can help tremendously. Please read my post for more information and before purchasing a mattress.

johnnysneakers | @johnnysneakers | 1 day ago

In reply to @bakervilla4a "Yes elevating your feet can help tremendously. Please read my post for more information and before..." + (show)

I cannot find the post you are referring to. Can you share it with me,? Thank you so much.

johnnysneakers | @johnnysneakers | 1 day ago

In reply to @johnnysneakers "I cannot find the post you are referring to. Can you share it with me,? Thank..." + (show)

Do you mean the post above on this thread. Yes, i have read it . Thanks

ckay59 | @ckay59 | 1 day ago

In reply to @4kjmspine "🤔 Interesting! I Only get Neuropathy when I lay down in bed. All day long nothing..." + (show)

The same happens to me…only when I lay down in bed. Have an adjustable bed and sleep with head raised (because of reflux) but it does nothing for the numbness in my feet!

johnnysneakers | @johnnysneakers | 1 day ago

In reply to @ckay59 "The same happens to me…only when I lay down in bed. Have an adjustable bed and..." + (show)

Did you try raising your feet?

ckay59 | @ckay59 | 1 day ago

In reply to @johnnysneakers "Did you try raising your feet?" + (show)

I haven't...will try! (Just concerned about effect in my reflux, but will try!!!) What I do right now, is get up and walk for about 10 minutes, but only works temporarily and will have to do again during the night.