Peripheral neuropathy self help discovered.

Posted by scuba1 @scuba1, Dec 14, 2025

Got PN about 2 years ago having just completed the Camino Frances all 800K and 32 walking, so I am fit even at 80 when I completed it.,diagnosed by the neuro surgeon after the GP's x2 failed diagnosis. ..I am NOT diabetic (tested and normal cholesterol) I am just approaching 82 and use my gym every day either spin classes(cardio) or the magic cold water plunge pool which since its tap water its about 7 or 8C degrees at the moment. BUT!!! ..first the .sauna then plunge pool daily relieves pain dramatically for most of the day...it doesnt cure as we know but I do not need to take co-codamal except in the night...As the surgeon said I am healthy but decades of copious amounts of wine is the culprit...I am no typist but I also self medicated for over year with a daily 5mg of Tadalafil along with 1 x 60mg duloxitin...here is ther problem, there has defiantly an improvement from the original pain,but do NOT know if the Tadalafil or Duloxetin is helping and too scared to stop in case it comes back...not going tp type anymore but if anyone knows anything to add to my experiment...please let me know .Martin Cripps . Bath . UK

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kathyv66 | @kathyv66 | Dec 17, 2025

Have you tried bare foot shoes (mentioned in one of the other responses). The hug your arches but don't actually provide any support. The theory is my mimicking walking barefoot, the muscles in your feet are forced to work rather than being cradled in an orthotic. They also help with balance (balance consists of feeling, seeing and neuro connection - when you weaken one of those elements it impacts your balance - try standing on one foot and closing your eyes to demonstrate). I only have numbness, I did a series of months of acupuncture that took care of the pain.