Foot neuropathy: What gives you relief?

Posted by kathrina @kathrina, Nov 5, 2019

It seems if I get enough activity/exercise daily I don’t have pain; if not, am awakened from sleep and must get up (even in the middle of the night). What’s going on & what more should I do to avoid rest-disruption?

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I wear toeless compression hose for dress and compression socks with toes around the house. Both come to the knee. I don’t know anything about venous supply.

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@smueller19

Compression socks/hose makes a difference for me. Stops the small stabbing pains around my ankles, reduces capillary breakage and numbness under my feet, and allows me to stand on my feet longer. I put them on in the morning and take them off before I go to bed. I have only been dealing with neuropathy for about 6 months.

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Have you been tested for Vitamin B-6 levels? This is very important since B-06 levels that are high are a contributor to neuropathy. If its too high and you are able to cut B-6 intake, you might be able to reverse it.

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@wac123

I try to walk outdoors about 4-5 miles in the evnings and I sleep like a baby. Also, I cut off late tv and try to keep my phone away from me for 45 minutes before I go to bed.

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Curious as to how you can walk 4-5 miles daily with PN.

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@harley22

I only take Tramadol 50 mg at bedtime especially when my feet really hurt me at the end of the day.
Does seem to help me sleep better.

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As I posted earlier, Tramadol caused hallucinations (frightening ones!) and seriously fractured nightmares. And the dose was way less than yours, thank goodness for that. I'm glad that it works for you, without the nasty side effects.👍🏼💤

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@kingfish1952

Have you been tested for Vitamin B-6 levels? This is very important since B-06 levels that are high are a contributor to neuropathy. If its too high and you are able to cut B-6 intake, you might be able to reverse it.

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Thanks for the info. When I was tested in the spring, it was within normal limits. What kinds of foods reduce B6?

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If you're in the "normal limit" then you should not really worry about it since your body needs B-6. B-6 helps support nerves but too much can be toxic. Have you visited with a neurologist?

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I use Medical Cannabis to sleep at night. You can get pills. take about an hour before bed. Works like a charm. If you wake up in the middle of night use a vaping pen. Sleep tight!

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@kingfish1952

Curious as to how you can walk 4-5 miles daily with PN.

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I have been doing it since 2015. I need to clarify it, I walk some in the morning, during the day and have about 3.5 walk in the evening. I keep my diet, but I also take gabapentin. I take 200 mg in the morning and 400 for night, at least 30 minutes before I go to bed. It is my routine. Somehow it works for me, but I would love to give gabapentin for good. I am not sure what else I can say. Perhaps I mentaly adjusted to tolerate some discomforts related to neuropathy.

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@cher27

That is so great! I have so much burning foot pain, I can hardly make it to the kitchen & am awakened at 3:00am every morning with unbearable pain. It seems some people with neuropathy do well with lots of exercise & others don't. I envy you.

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I think diet also helps me to keep my pain under control. If I go out of balance my symptomes exaggerate. Sugar, drink and stake are my enemies, I feel it every time I break my descipline, and this tought me little bit to make better choices.

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@wac123

I have been doing it since 2015. I need to clarify it, I walk some in the morning, during the day and have about 3.5 walk in the evening. I keep my diet, but I also take gabapentin. I take 200 mg in the morning and 400 for night, at least 30 minutes before I go to bed. It is my routine. Somehow it works for me, but I would love to give gabapentin for good. I am not sure what else I can say. Perhaps I mentaly adjusted to tolerate some discomforts related to neuropathy.

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I hope you find a way to manage your pain.

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