Originally Posted by echoes long ago

it wasnt for quite a period of time before i had any type of blood tests for toxins. Even though i started to show symptoms of PN about a month later, I had no idea of what was going on, first thinking i had an ingrown toenail, then later that my back was the problem. I do have quite a few herniated and bulging discs. It took two years before i realized that i had PN (after researching online numb painful feet and finding the braintalk website) and a few months after that that a diagnosis was made. I was dealing with numerous respiratory infections during those years over 25 of them the first two years alone and was trying desperately to keep working, i had young children. Because of the period of time elapsed and nothing showing in blood then i could never get a doctor to initiate a chelation though i did do one outside of the main medical establishment. This goes back to the other thread and you and others helped me in ways you will never know.

Originally Posted by flyfishobie

It is so nice to find a site like this. I am 65 and have sensory peripheral neuropathy of unknown origin. It began 10 years ago in my left big toe and over the years has progressed above my ankles. There appears to be no motor impairment, but lately have begun to experience numbness in my finger tips. I am a psychologist and had to retire from my practice a few years ago because of the level of discomfort I experienced from sitting for long periods. I take gabapentin and it does provide some relief from the tingling. I have no stabbing pain. However, there is muscle tissue wasting in my feet.

I have lost the sense of feeling in my feet,but am able to walk because of pressure feedback. I have always stay in excellent shape through weight training and aerobics. I can no longer run, but do hard training on a recumbent bike. I do weight exercises to strengthen my calves and ankles and it has really helped. Maybe that has prevented or postponed motor nerve involvement. I wanted to also share with the group that I do balance training with the Wii Fit games and I definitely believe that it helps build new neuropathways for improved balance. The games are also fun with simulated ski jumps and slalom runs as well as other balance games.
I also use a balance board to strengthen those pathways.

Has anyone else out there developed a similar type of neuropathy that started in their late 50s and is primarily sensory. Thanks for listening