[numby]

I'm an 82-year-old woman and have seen a neurologist on and off for about ten years. Diagnosed as idiopathic peripheral neuropathy. Nothing they could do about it apparently. Tried Lyrica and several other meds, but side effects were too unpleasant. Nerve pain, like electric shocks...increasing numbness in feet. Nowadays the pains come infrequently, quite severe at times, but it is the numbness that worries me. Seems to be moving up my legs, even into thighs sometimes. Especially in the mornings when I get up, have to hold onto things due to extreme stiffness and numbness. It wears off to some extent but never completely.
Anyway, am happy to find this forum and hope to learn more from the rest of you. Thank you!!

[Lara]

Hello numby,

Welcome to the NeuroTalk Support Groups!
I'm leaving links below to the neuropathy forums where you may like to read and post.

Peripheral Neuropathy Forum
PN Tips, Resources, Supplements & Other Treatments SubForum

I'm sure you'll find a wealth of information and lots of support as well from other people who, like you, are dealing with neuropathy.

take care there.

[caroline2]

Numby, I've been dealing with osteoarthritis for MOST of my life, and I'm 77. Now in recent years my feet have worsened and last night while sleeping, pain came on like thunder, burning in toes on right foot. Right side of my body is so worse as right hip was replaced and I deal with a number of complications. I just posted about this on the Neuropathy section here. Do you deal with OA?

[numby]

Originally Posted by caroline2

Numby, I've been dealing with osteoarthritis for MOST of my life, and I'm 77. Now in recent years my feet have worsened and last night while sleeping, pain came on like thunder, burning in toes on right foot. Right side of my body is so worse as right hip was replaced and I deal with a number of complications. I just posted about this on the Neuropathy section here. Do you deal with OA?

Well, I do have osteoporosis and take meds for that once a week. Also, some arthritis in neck and back...and fingers. But nothing as severe as what you're describing. The neuropathy and increasing numbness and stiffness in my legs is biggest concern right now. Best wishes to you!

[caroline2]

Numby, I have read and heard enough for many years of the side effects of osteoporosis drugs, maybe that could be an issue. I know statins too cause so many issues.

I take bone supports and Strontium Citrate to keep bones strong. Just Thinking.

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, where you have find a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene