Ways to cope with tingling toes
 

I have extreme tingling in my toes and no creams have helped. My doctor wants me to take Neurontin 100mg so I will try it.

In the meantime I use a rough brush on my toes. It satisfies the tingling a bit is there any device I can use?

I also have bad leg pain and its hard to walk but I try compression stockings.

Did the doctor recommend compression stockings for you? Why the rough brush, for circulation? We all have different symptoms and ways to relieve them. The two you have mentioned I personally would never be able to use.

Have you try Mg Lotion or Epsom salt baths?
hopeful:)

You have had your tests for B12 and D levels? Did you take Alpha Lipoic Acid, Benfotiamine, l-carnitine and eat very low carbs?

I'd like to remind you not to have a too tight compression stocking.
This can affect circulation to the toes.

Are both feet equal in this? You can test it out by wearing only one stocking and compare the leg not covered.

Thanks for the replies. I haven't been diagnosed with PN yet but my neurologist is thinking my pain and parasthesia may be due to this. I am going to have an MRI and multiple blood tests.

I have Crohn's disease and latest bloods don't show any indication as to why this may be occurring.

My doctor didn't advise me on the compression socks and they only help a bit. The brush is rough but feels like scratching an itch. I'm just going nuts and need some way to deal with this tingling sensation. I'm afraid overtone the brush will get me so sore and ill develop an infection.

My left leg and foot is worse but I wish there was some device or cream. Sally I eat high carbs because I'm trying to gain weight. Hopeful Epsom baths don't do a thing but what's that lotion and where could I get it?

I have tried Neuragen, Bengay, Capzasin, Lidocaine, Cortizone, Arnicare and a TENS device. Nothing helps so far.

Biofreeze is a good choice to try.... but it is best with burning sensations.

You could also try the Morton Epsom lotion, that appears on this thread:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread190878.html

Up to 70% of the US is below RDA daily intake for magnesium.

So many discomforts arise, and this lotion, is inexpensive and very good. I'd apply it on the top of the feet only, as the skin on the bottom is too thick for adequate absorption.

You can also soak in epsom salts baths, with lukewarm water (not HOT), and that will help too. You can choose which is better for you. I personally use the new Morton's Epsom lotion daily.

It is available at WalMart, and on Amazon.com for a very low price.

Have you had your blood sugar tested?

What, if any, meds are you taking (or have you taken in the past) to help control the Crohn's? Some (like Flagyl/metronidazole, Cipro/ciprofloxacin, and others) are known to cause, contribute to, or aggravate PN.

See also: ~MEDICATIONS~~ That May Cause Peripheral Neuropathy

Doc

And--
 

--Crohn's is known to be associated with neuropathy, although researchers are not quite sure whether there is an autoimmune cross-reactivity at work of whether it may have more to do with nutritional deficiencies that Crohn's people are prone to.

http://neurology.org/content/37/8/1414.abstract

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1978494/

http://search.yahoo.com/r/_ylt=A0oG7...c%3fdocID=1068

Hi,
If your doctor did not advise the compression socks I would try going without them. I would try to go without the brush also. I am also worried that you will break the skin and develop an infection.

I see Mrs. D. let you know where to get the espsom lotion. Try that. Have you talked with your doctor about Lidoderm patches. I am not certain what area you would need to place them to stop the tingling in your toes. Possibly some others could give you that info.

I believe that some of the medications for Crohn's can cause PN. Many cases of PN are autoimmune as is Crohn's. I have PN and my sister has Crohn's.

I hope you find something that works for you.