Has Anyone Tried Chinese Herb Therapy?

Posted by bryanbay @bryanbay, Dec 9, 2022

I'm a 60's something male in my 5th year of idiopathic peripheral neuropathy. The condition steadily worsens; any particular six month period is worse than the previous period.

Lately I've been seeing an acupuncturist who, in addition to the needling, suggested I try a blend of Chinese herbs. The name of the blend is "Dang Gui Si Ni Tang"; its brewed into a tea.

I'm wondering anyone has heard of this tea or has experience with it.

Thanks

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bal | @bal | Dec 14, 2022

In reply to @bcool123 "My peripheral neuropathy has caused my feet and now my calves to be so cold. Whether..." + (show)

Hello! For what it’s worth I will chime in! The socks come in different sizes and you could take them back. I got a large the first time and I have stick legs! Lol They fit but are hard to get on and off but they do help. It seems when I do wear them my feet and legs don’t hurt as much at night when I pull them off.

bcool123 | @bcool123 | Dec 14, 2022

In reply to @bal "Hello! For what it’s worth I will chime in! The socks come in different sizes and..." + (show)

Thanks Val, Bcool123

fala | @fala | Dec 21, 2022

I comment here and there, but mostly, I complain. My Idiopathic Neuropathy gets worse all the time...
I learned a hard lesson the other day, so I want to pass it on as a warning. I went out and was in a restaurant, corner booth in cold weather waiting for my friends to come. They were a little late ( bit deal), but the Birthday celebration was almost two hours. My feet started to "burn/freeze", hurt, but I tried to ignore it. The pain went up my calves for the first time. When we finally left, I tried to warm them up when I got home. Maybe I should have soaked my feet in warm water, or done SOMETHING DIFFERENT!. It was like I opened a door to another level of pain!! SINCE THEN, MY PAIN HAS WORSENED, AND THERE SEEMS TO BE NO RELIEF. A word to the wise: Take care of yourself. Do not let your pain get out of hand if you can help it. I learned a hard lesson. Winter is the WORST for me. Does anyone use electric socks in this group?