I am 54 and was diagnosed as hypothyroid and on 100 mc levo thyroxine.
My mother has had peripheral neuropathy for over 20 years. I always thought it was her lifestyle but now that I have symptoms I am not so sure. I am physically fit and teach aerobics. My left foot toes and pad of my foot feels asleep. My right foot not quite as bad. No pain, just numb feeling. Also on the balls of my feet. Doc confirmed with office visit that it is most likely pn. I want to find out if exercising makes it worse or better. Any ideas? Also is it worth having testing done when symptoms first start? From taking my mother to a dozen docs with only medication for relief it does not seem like there is much to do until it gets worse? How long can that be? Years? Months? Thanks.