Anyone got any good ways of trying to treat it. I had some health problems last year and the last straws of it are gout and neuropathy. I went and took some tests after I got out of the hospital and they told me I had it. I guess it's good information to know what it is but they didn't really give me much guidance. I did buy a nice foot massager and it does provide temporary relieve but nothing long term. Really I just can't really feel my toes, especially on my right foot. If I were to try to stand on my tip toes, well, it just doesn't work. Any ideas?
Neuropathy
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You might consider scheduling a visit with a Podiatrist. Check reviews and see if you can find any mention of neuropathy as a specialty. I have a friend who suffers from the condition and he told me that he was given some good advice and exercises to help with the issue. Just a thought ...
GOOD LUCK to you, as I know it can be really painful and bothersome.
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As somebody who knows. Spinal issues also can affect standing on your toes and heals. Stenosis is the primary cause. I do not know if you been down that road (seeing and spinal specialist) and or had more than one prognosis, but if you have not, I suggest you do so.
Glenn, I am currently dealing with peripheral neuropathy. It began shortly after starting chemo two years ago. Foot cramps have been so severe at times I could not function. I remember sitting in the back of my former BIL car roughly 5 minutes after he picked me up from Frankfurt GE airport last March 16 when foot and leg cramping became nearly unbearable. Finally subsided after a few minutes.
- Monitor your salt intake. 3 weeks ago, I prepared Spaghetti Tonno e Burro (tuna spaghetti). Cooked the noodles in salt water per directions. Excruciatingly painful cramps followed around 12 midnight.
- Limit alcohol. I've been dry since 1/1 shortly after midnight. Probably indulge in moderation next month during KY visit and again during upcoming vacations over the summer.
- B12: little-to-no effect on me. If effective for others, then go for it. More power to ya.
- Lots of water and Gatoraide. Helps some. but problem still remains.
- Tylenol: 1-2 tablets after a long walk also helps.
- Get comfortable shoes.
Reduced my walking. Usually take short 30-45 minute walks these days. Sometimes an hour. I'm scheduled soon to see a vascular specialist. Stay tuned.
Good luck to you. I wish you all the best confronting peripheral neuropathy. .
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Try these. It has helped me. Wish u the best. Neuropathy sucks. Well I can’t get the picture to paste but the pills are called Terry Naturally Healthy Feet And Nerve pills. Got lots of different levels of vitamin B. Website that I found best is Naturally Healthy Concepts. They will give u 15% off your first order and shipping always free. Good luck.
Yeah, good luck with that, it’s not going to go away. I’m taking gabapentin, feet are numb and if putting weight just on the ball of a foot, while stooping down, it’s a stabbing pain you won’t forget! Tried everything that I could find and was told to try! Nothing really works so you just have to deal with it.
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- Using recliner more these days. Go horizontal. Elevate feet. Provides some relief.
- Broccoli, spinach and asparagus + fruits. Avocado and zucchini also help. Usually eat 8-12 oz spinach for lunch at least once every week. Green Giant loves me.
- Using recliner more these days. Go horizontal. Elevate feet. Provides some relief.
- Broccoli, spinach and asparagus + fruits. Avocado and zucchini also help. Usually eat 8-12 oz spinach for lunch at least once every week. Green Giant loves me.
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I walked 45 minutes earlier this morning. On two occasions, balls of my feet bothered me a little, but I continued walking.
At the point now where I must remove my shoes to continue working more than an hour while sitting. On long-haul flights (i.e. Europe), gotta take shoes off or it's a miserable trip.
Freshly-grated Parmesan cheese is fabulous on cooked spinach … fwiw
I work in a medical practice that deal extensively with people with diabetic feet problems.
Compression socks. Wear them all the time. Hell, compression socks are something everyone should wear even if they have no medical conditions. And if you have an HSA you can get reimbursed for them if you get what is considered medical grade compression.
You can also get Tubigrips that you can wear over regular socks (or even over compressions socks for more compression) if you don’t want to get compressions socks. But Tubigrips lifespan is much shorter than compression socks and they should only be hand washed. Tubigrips is a brand name that you can generally only buy thru medical supply companies, so not something just any ole person can buy. But there are countless alternatives that are the same damn thing, like just search Tubigrips on Amazon and they’ll all pop up.
Also, you’ll have to go to an orthotics place to determine if it’s appropriate for you, and if so they’ll be able to come up with something that works best for your foot architecture, but look into offloading shoes or shoe inserts.
If you smoke then you got to cut that out. If you drink then you need to limit that. Watch your carb intake, but carbs from fiber are good.
Increase your protein intake. Protein shakes are a good and easy way to do that. But avoid getting the kind loaded up with carbs because you know you got to watch your carb intake.
Make sure you examine your feet when you change your socks too. With neuropathy, you can develop wounds on them and not even know because you don’t feel ****. And foot wounds can be quite difficult to heal.
Compression socks. Wear them all the time. Hell, compression socks are something everyone should wear even if they have no medical conditions. And if you have an HSA you can get reimbursed for them if you get what is considered medical grade compression.
You can also get Tubigrips that you can wear over regular socks (or even over compressions socks for more compression) if you don’t want to get compressions socks. But Tubigrips lifespan is much shorter than compression socks and they should only be hand washed. Tubigrips is a brand name that you can generally only buy thru medical supply companies, so not something just any ole person can buy. But there are countless alternatives that are the same damn thing, like just search Tubigrips on Amazon and they’ll all pop up.
Also, you’ll have to go to an orthotics place to determine if it’s appropriate for you, and if so they’ll be able to come up with something that works best for your foot architecture, but look into offloading shoes or shoe inserts.
If you smoke then you got to cut that out. If you drink then you need to limit that. Watch your carb intake, but carbs from fiber are good.
Increase your protein intake. Protein shakes are a good and easy way to do that. But avoid getting the kind loaded up with carbs because you know you got to watch your carb intake.
Make sure you examine your feet when you change your socks too. With neuropathy, you can develop wounds on them and not even know because you don’t feel ****. And foot wounds can be quite difficult to heal.
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I haven't read past your initial post so sorry if someone has already mentioned this, but I've dealt with severe neuropathy for almost 10 years. I am prescribed Lyrica, and it WORKS. It's a scheduled med though, but it works wonders.
I was initially prescribed Gabapentin, and it helped, but Lyrica works better for me, and if it didn't I'd be looking everywhere because there's nothing like nerve pain. At it's worst it would be an electric shock beginning in my lower back/leg, and shoot all the way down to my toes.
Hope you feel better!
You need to be on the right meds for pain; physical therapy for the condition, and diet for overall fitness/circulation. There isn't a cure, especially if advanced, but you can control the symptoms and maintain a quality of life if you are diligent.
My stepmom has had severe neuropathy in both legs for a couple of years.
I had it for about 20 years. What I have found to be somewhat effect is infrared light therapy. I bought a device on Amazon that is designed for your feet that I use daily. It's effective over time but the downside is that is a LOT of time, like several months, to get much benefit. I also take R-Alpha Lipoic Acid supplements which is thought to be helpful. This video has some good info:
Update: Purchased compression socks. Vascular specialist recommended start with 15-20 mmHg. Worn all day. Took 3 walks. Can already feel a big difference. Walking = much easier.
Stay tuned.
Stay tuned.
Take 100 mg Gabapenton tablet before bed. So far, so good.
Going on a longer hike later today.