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Vick’s Vapor Rub for Neuropathy Pain
Has anyone tried rubbing Vick’s Vapor Rub on their legs or arms for neuropathic pain? I wonder if it would feel cool on the skin...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Apr 16 2:08pm
Neuropathy in lower legs causing difficulty standing
I have neuropathy in my lower legs and feet. Aside from the lack of sensation or numbness, my biggest problem is that I lose my...
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Last active: Mar 5, 2024
What exactly is Neuropathy?
I have Polyneuropathy which I thought was numbness in my hands and feet due to poor circulation but apparently it has nothing to do with...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Jan 17, 2024
Neuropathy: Anyone have any experience with gabapentin?
I have loss of feeling in my feet and tingling sensation. My doctor prescribed gabapentin. I read the side effects and decided not to take...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Mar 28, 2024
Epiphany about Neuropathy May 2024
I was a Flight Attendant for 30 years. I had to retire due to unresolved Plantar Fasciitis and Neuropathy later on. My experience is this:...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: May 27, 2024
What shoes and/or insoles work for you? How about OOFOS?
I believe I have Plantar Fasciitis on top of the PN. Have tried SO many different shoes. Skechers (good cushioning, poor arch support), Brooks (for...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Jan 3 5:17pm
Cold baths, the Wim Hof Method for Circulation & Neuropathy
Anyone tried cold exposure or the Wim Hof Method (ice baths) for pain relief from neuropathy and poor circulation? I have idiopathic small fiber neuropathy...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Jul 16, 2024
EMG results
Today is my second EMG. The first one was testing on my feet and legs which is telling my neurologist polyneuropathy. To get a definitive...
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Last active: Mar 5 6:31pm
socks used to eliminate pain due to neuropathy
I have spent my entire adult working life on my feet. until recently the pain in the right foot has become a big issue on...
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Last active: 6 days ago
Vitamin B6
I am a diabetic and had leg and feet Neuropathy for a few years. I happened to read an article on Vitamin B6 and its...
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Last active: Jan 2 2:51pm
Idiopathic Neuropathy started with Erythromelalgia
The neuropathy in my feet is moving up above my ankles now., an my hands are getting numb.. I was being treated for Diabetes ll...
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Last active: Apr 17 8:21pm
Magnetism Feeling in Legs with Neuropathy
Hi - Three times in the past week I had a strange and unnerving feeling while sitting at an open air restaurant on vacation. The...
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Last active: Feb 20, 2023
Sudden onset of neuropathy
Hello everyone, 48 yo, F. About 14 days ago, I suddenly had tingling and numbness on my two feet. Then it quickly moved up to...
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Last active: Mar 6 3:36pm
Western Neuropathy Association
The Western Neuropathy Association has posted a new video about drug being developed in phase 3 trial to regenerate nerves. They expect this will be...
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Last active: May 3 11:09am
Disability
Has anyone had success in claiming disability with small fiber neuropathy? I have it bad in both feet. Along with 5 degenerative disc in my...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Nov 3, 2019
Easy to inflame, but, how to calm it down
I have spinal stenosis, narrowing of the nerve channel on my bottom two lumbar discs causing numbness and tingling in my feet. While it’s easy...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Sep 13, 2022
trying a new combo drug therapy
HI my fellow feet on fire friends! I have been given Imipramine 50mg 2x day and Carbamazepine 200mg 2x a day increase to 400mg. I...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Jul 23, 2023
Odd symptom
This is a strange question. I was diagnosed with perineal neuropathy years ago. Very limited to medication due to allergic reactions but do take duloxetine...
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Last active: Mar 16 9:07pm
Anyone use the anticoagulant Dabigatran
I have had to take Dabigatran (blood thinner) for many years. I have peripheral neuropathy of the feet and would like to take R- Alpha...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Nov 13, 2024
Does anyone have neuropathy related to MGUS?
I have neuropathy in my feet and lower legs caused by MGUS the docs tell me, I do not have pain - just numbness. Does...
Last active: May 14, 2024