What You Can Do to Treat Peripheral Neuropathy at Home

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Peripheral neuropathy is a common condition that I see every day in my office. It's also one of the most frustrating conditions to have and to treat. My name is Dr. Andrew Schneider, and I'm a podiatrist in Houston, TX.
Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that affects the extremities, both the hands and the feet.
There are many causes of peripheral neuropathy. Too many to count. That's part of the problem with treating it. The most common causes include diabetes, aging, vitamin deficiencies, chemotherapy, alcoholism,
smoking, and some medications.
Let me also be clear, that in some cases, peripheral neuropathy is caused by the aging process. While we can help calm the symptoms, we don't have the fountain of youth. In fact, if a nerve is completely damaged, there's no way for it to regenerate.
The reason that peripheral neuropathy usually starts in the toes is due to the simple fact that your toes are the farthest point from your brain. Your brain receives impulses from the nerves and translates that into sensations. From your feet, all the way to your brain...that's a long way to go and plenty of opportunities for things to go awry.
Nerve pain comes in different forms. Some people feel a numb sensation. Others feel a burning and tingling sensation to varying degrees. Some feel pain so intense that it feels like their feet are on fire.
It's important to differentiate nerve pain from other causes of pain. If your feet are hurting, when you're standing and walking, that's usually a musculoskeletal pain such as tendinitis. If the pain primarily occurs when you're off your feet, such as when you're laying in bed at night, it's more likely to be nerve pain. To further muddy the waters. If you are pain-free when you go to bed, but you're awakened by your feet being in intense pain, this can be due to a circulation issue.
Some topical treatments do help nerve pain using a topical analgesic that contains menthol or capsaicin. There are many such products available over the counter. These analgesics work to provide another stimulus and essentially confuses the nerves as they send impulses to your brain. This can help reduce the pain you are experiencing from peripheral neuropathy. Many people have found relief using topical CBD preparations.
As I said, the pain you're feeling is often due to a combination of factors. Nerves travel along with other structures, such as tendons. If the tendons swell, it puts pressure on the nerves and can increase the nerve pain. That's why stretching, which is helpful to mobilize the muscles in tendons, helps to reduce the pain from the nerves.
If your foot flattens when you stand, that causes the nerves to stretch and become painful. Wearing insoles or custom orthotics to support the foot can also take pressure off the nerves and reduce the associated pain. Don't minimize how something so simple and approachable can make a difference in the pain you are feeling.
Nerve pain is also linked to circulation problems. When there's not enough blood flow to the nerves, they're deprived of oxygen and increase in pain. Massaging your calf and thigh helps increase the blood flow. Compression hosiery also provides support to the circulation. If you can increase your circulation, you'll often find some relief from nerve pain. Also, it is essential that you don't smoke. Smoking is one of the most preventable risk factors and can lead to poor circulation.
If you're in a situation where you feel like your feet are on fire, we can deaden the nerves with a topical lidocaine cream or patch. Some medications treat nerve pains such as Lyrica and Gabapentin. The problem is that these medications have significant side effects.
If you're diabetic, the best way to lessen the nerve pain is by getting your blood sugar in good control. It's not an easy thing to do, but it is worthwhile to minimize the side effects of diabetes, including peripheral neuropathy. Taking medication or insulin is not enough. You need to control your diet to lower your blood sugar.
Finally, sometimes peripheral neuropathy is caused by a physical impingement of the nerve. If I suspect that that's the cause I'll refer you to a neurologist who can measure the nerve impulses as they travel to your feet. Sometimes physical therapy can help a nerve impingement. Other times you may need surgery to free up the nerves.
#peripheralneuropathy #diabeticneuropathy #footpain
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Causes of peripheral neuropathy
01:52 Why peripheral neuropathy affects your feet
02:15 What peripheral neuropathy may feel like
03:03 Using topical treatments to treat peripheral neuropathy
03:35 How stretching and supporting the foot helps peripheral neuropathy
04:22 How nerve pain is related to circulation issues
05:15 How to treat neuropathy is you're diabetic
06:26 How to connect with Houston podiatrist Dr. Andrew Schneider

[@Gwen0902]

I have neuropathy in both of my feet, seems like the right foot is worse at times. I have been to foot and ankle doctors and was told to just wear compression socks, although they do help some they do not help with the stabbing pain on the bottom of my feet. I started to do my own research and found that Alpha Lipoic Acid would relieve most of the pain as well as vitamin B12. I figured that I had to start some where so I started to take alpha lipoic acid first (it does take up to 3 weeks to notice the results) let me just say that it's helped me so much!! I also soak my feet at night with 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of baking soda. I have little to no pain. After taking the Alpha lipoic acid for 3 months I wanted to see about taking vitamin B12 it works as well but in my opinion the sundown 600mg alpha lipoic acid works for me. I just wanted to share this with others. I realize that everyone is different and just am hoping that this helps someone else. God Bless, stay safe and take care!!

[@64smiles42]

Alpha Lipoic Acid has greatly helped my husband's neuropathy too. Pain returns if he goes off of it. Highly recommended!

[@susanstark659]

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[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Wow! Thankyou so much for this comment. I have so much burning under my feet also pain in my upper leg and calves. Can you please tell me how much ALA you are taking in a day?

[@64smiles42]

@@NansGlobalKitchen This is what my husband takes: 600mg of ALA with 450mg of Benfotiamine. Can take up to 30 days to work. Hope you get some relief!:)

[@Gwen0902]

@@NansGlobalKitchen 600mg I hope this helps you

[@lorihamlin3604]

Funny I just had a conversation today about neuropathy with a lady who turned 103. She’s amazing, she leads the exercise class in the personal care home, plays the piano for their resident’s Bible study. I grew up in the same rural community and hadn’t seen her in 50 years. She remembered my name and all of my brothers names. I left home after high school (now 70] so she caught me up on the community gossip. Just an aside…. Good info.

[@jimmycain8669]

My feet still hurt.

[@denasharpe2393]

How wonderful is the life she still enjoys]!! Blessings from Our Lord no doubt!! ❤

[@user-gi7jn6oe8q]

Luck you, you got a new girlfriend

[@sheepsheadmary4673]

Finally a doctor with knowledge and common sense! Thank you for your help.

[@shadrackollennu1199]

Thank you so much for sharing your remedy. I am in hospital now suffering my both legs. From the feet upwards and I don't know what to do. So please pray for me to get raid of this numbness 😢

[@cleanerfloors]

🙏 Amen

[@marz3487]

Prayers to God to help you amen

[@lorenzom30]

Prayers 🙏

[@lynncollver6067]

Jesus Christ please walk into the room and heal this person. Amen

[@louisbisignano4340]

I like the fact that you call out the frauds ,deliver information and aren’t selling fake cures or advice,Ty Dr.

[@ceegabe1555]

Vitamin B12, Vit. D3 and proper water hydration/nonacidic helped me AND daily body movement.. Later added magnesium as per friend's suggestion. Everyone's body works differently, so check with your doctor before trying things that seem to help others. Listen TO😊 your body. I am just another person who had a similar problem. Blessings and ❤ 😊

[@anonymouspost9144]

The blunt truth is so refreshing. Thanks Dr. Schneider!

[@jshar74823]

I was diagnosed with Diabetes April 11th with an A1C of 12.6. The doctor said i must have had diabetes for "a long time". I was in the hospital for 3 days from a kidney stone and thats when they diagnosed me. When I got home and for about 5 months peripheral neuropathy hit both my feet: burning, uncomfortable stinging, tingling, especially at night. I found an online supplement that has the following: Vit B12, B6, D3, Benfotiamine, Alpha-Lipoic acid, and Acetyl L-Carnitine...I am just over 4 months into taking the supplement and my feet are about 95% back to normal. I significantly changed my diet, and my next A1C test on August 1st was down to 5.6. Most nights I check my blood 2 hours after I eat and I am regularly getting readings of about 97-115. Don't give up, if you were like me and neuropathy is in beginning stages, those supplements will 100% heal you.

[@jenniferjao7492]

What is the name of the supplement and where can we buy online

[@gerigill6947]

Pls provide name of supplement

[@jsharkey8653]

@@gerigill6947 I am trying to post where to go, but youtube sensors won't allow it. KZbin sugarmds and he has a neuropathy support product

[@cobiekob]

this is the best video i have seen regarding peripheral neuropathy

[@islandon22]

If you are in a Cannabis (Marijuana) Approved area, I have found exceptional success with SMALL amounts of hybrid cannabis to relieve 90% of any symptoms. It takes about 20 minutes if I use drops, or with vape (which is very mild) it is quicker. Here, in Canada, my doctor suggested I try it. Years later, it still works on the neuropathy, but it hasn't given me any buzz after using it for the first 3 months. But that's fine by me! But just in case, DO NOT DRIVE WHEN CONSUMING CANNABIS, even if you don't feel buzzed.

[@rosemarywatkins4121]

One of the most common sense approaches. Thank you. Most helpful.

[@pamfelts1966]

I have this DPN, AND PAD so it can be unbearable! But this guy, this information is about the best, well rounded advice there is! He's pretty spot on

[@carolbenjamin4620]

I have Nureophy in both feet. It’s a numb no pain. I am 80. I still do yard work house work I never give up. I wish the numb would go away

[@marjoriegarner5369]

Carol. I will be 82 this year, and I have the same thing. We're both in our 80s, and I think it's amazing that we still can function. Blessings from a granny in Montana.

[@forgiven1506]

The explanation of types and causes of peripheral neuropathy and remedies was very helpful. Thank you.

[@annahelenaheinrich5302]

I thank you soo much for your clear and so well understandable speech: both in content *and* distinct pronounciation !!

[@robertwhite4831]

Thank you for posting this video. It’s very clear from Your in-depth video and your patience that you’re not a Canadian doctor! Sadly the once thought great Canadian health care system has gone to hell! I learned more about possible reasons for my extremely burning feet from your video than I did in my strictly timed and allowed 10 minute doctor visit in Canada. Don’t even try to address more than 1 health issue per visit! Simply not allowed! Must make a separate appointment. It’s impossible to get good care.

[@zulmao5159]

Thank you so much dr. Schneider for your great advices. Will share with family and friends who suffer this health problem. God bless you 🙏

[@michaelgiles3113]

Thank you so much you hit the nail right on the head, everything that you said about diabetic neuropathy, is affecting me everyday and I am on gabapentin and Duloxetine. It worked for about 6 hours and then the pain came back. Now I will talk to my doctor and see about seeing a neurologist and a podiatrist. Thank you so much again I'm glad I checked out your video be blessed and take care from San Antonio Texas February 3rd 2023.

[@kevinkline6835]

I'm so much pain I just want to die!!!! My Doctor first stated me on 300 milligrams of Gabapentin 3 times a day and 5 milligram Percocet 2 times a day. Truthfully I was taking the Percocet 3 times a day and it helped me with the pain that the Gabapentin didn't work on. And I was truthful with my Doctor about it. He then reduced my Percocet to once a day at bed time. And upped my Gabapentin to 600 milligrams 3 times a day. The he took away the Percocet because he was worried about addiction. But of course he's not worried about me being addicted to Gabapentin, Now I take 1200 milligrams of Gabapentin 3 times a day. And all I do is lay in my bed in pain. I'm sick of it and I'm thinking about just ending it all. I know it's my fault for not getting my Diabetes under control but I'm sick of the bullcrap about the "Opioid Crisis". My Grandfather took Opioid pain meds for 25 yrs after braking his hip. Without them he would have died way sooner than he did. It's okay for us to be addicted to other drugs that don't help us but not the ones that do. The only "Opioid Crisis" in America is the people who want to get high. I don't want to get high I just want to be able to walk again and get out of my F-n bed. But hey! At least Doctors are getting rich with kickbacks from Big Pharma and seeing one Patient every 15 min.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

I’ll agree that the opioid crisis has led to collateral damage for those who truly need these medications. I’m sorry you’re in such miserable pain. Look into a treatment called Qutenza. It’s reasonably new but is helpful to treat neuropathic pain.

[@fatimamelo3858]

Thanks,I feel these simptoms for years...you were so clear and caring..

[@mikeriley5568]

Very informative. Uncomplicated explanations. Excellent.

[@patmorrison474]

I have it, I hate it it hurts like hell , so thank you for this information.

[@FranciscaParedes-sj4ts]

Really like your common sense approach. Thank you Dr. Schneider.

[@jeanniemusgrove]

One the best informative talks I’ve heard, thank you!

[@bobmihaylovich3780]

Honest, Good Man, Great Doctor, tells you the way it is, without Videos and trying to get you to order something. God Bless You Good Man.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Thanks so much for watching!

[@allenblakemoor9251]

Thank you ! For uploading this video .... One of the components to my nerve end problems is / was the believe that I had caused the issue by doing something wrong within lifestyle sololy. But your comments have help me to rethink it and to stop " beating my self up mentally " Which I also believe stress to be part of situation.... Thanks again !

[@peterholliday6126]

I was on crutches, never to walk again,I then had three table spoons of powdered tumeric in about three litres of water, I then drank this over a hour period. Went to bed, woke up , I am walking again. Still take smaller amounts of tumeric now. But I firmly believe in litres of pure water and tumeric powder. If you still can't walk you are not taking enough tumeric powder and water. Added pepper may help. I've been walking again for nearly three years. Try it ,your worth it.

[@scottvisser8671]

I have mild peripheral neuropathy. I don't usually have any sharp pain. And most of the time my feet do not get "burning hot." They just get hot and they feel jumpy and I get this urge to rub my feet into each other. But I did find something that gives great relief to me almost every time. I give my feet a foot massage with coconut oil. You Tube has some good videos on the practice. I spend 3-5 minutes on each foot and lastly I hold my toes firmly in my hands for about a minute. Then I wipe them dry with a paper towel and return to bed. I am continually amazed how it cools and calms my feet so I can sleep. Of course, this may not help everyone. But it is free and is very unlikely to have any negative side effects. I hope it helps others like it has helped me.

[@lalagaramastri]

that is a great routine .. 👍

[@josephhodges9819]

I used to like to cross one ankle over the other but after 2-3 minutes it feels like my feet are trying to shrink in on itself. The tendons or muscles get so tight and painful.

[@tomtroy3792]

Thanks at this point I'm willing to try anything

[@marjoriegarner5369]

Scott. What good advice for us all. Thanks.

[@walkinlight3380]

I've given up on Drs. No one listens or cares. I'm thankful I have found your channel bc my own Dr didn't even know what peripheral neuropathy was. I have had the most relief from my foot vibrating machine and ice soaks. I also use cannabis salves mixed with a absorbing Ben gay type cream on top but this only helps after an ice soak. By the way, the nerve impulse test is torture when you have fibro. I would never go through that again!

[@darlenethompson9938]

😮😅

[@jaywalker1233]

Thank you for an excellent, informative and very helpful video. I am 65 + male, and some years ago (pre COVID) I became aware of some numbness in my feet (both) + periodic tingling in my fingers. Diabetes is in the family and I presented my symptoms to my GP who arranged an HbA1c blood sugar test - it came back negative, so the GP referred me to a neurologist who performed the tests you mentioned: testing nerve signals. That also was negative. At this point the GP seemed to lose interest. A couple of years later my symptoms were persisting and, I would say, getting worse and I went through the same process again with the same outcome. I then kinda gave up, thinking “maybe it’s just me getting old”. Then COVID happened and accessing medical services became v difficult. The symptoms continued getting worse, especially after eating sugary food (cake + chocolate which I love!) or a lot of carbs (a whole pizza or big portions of pasta etc) and I became suspicious that despite the HbA1c tests always showing negative (they “look back” over the previous 3 months or so) I *must* be diabetic! Recently I have done some research on the internet which flagged: 1. HbA1c is unreliable. For a significant number of people (20%?) high blood sugar does *not* show up 2. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause neuropathy as it is essential for healthy nerve function. Action - I have taken the following action - assuming I have diabetes and being more careful with my diet (modest carbs, no cake, and just 2 squares of 90% cocoa chocolate a day) - taking vitamin B12 10ug/day (+vit C+D) supplement - trying to do more exercise. The symptoms have not vanished but I no longer feel nearly so much pain which had become much worse in my feet and also my fingertips (to the point I had to use my little finger on the iPad). I intend to present this “empirical” data to my GP and hope, this time, he will give me helpful advice that is tailored to my experiences! Hope this account is helpful.

[@edsaurette8741]

We r our own Dr. Have u heard of grounding, earthing? Good luck

[@10231898]

Are you a member of any PN social groups? Here you may find similar trials experiences with solutions that you may try.

[@21FirstAvenue]

If you think you can simply cut down on your daily carbohydrate intake to assist curing your diabetes. You need to eliminate ALL carbohydrates from you daily food and drink consumption. Being selective about what carbohydrates to drop from you daily meals Or snacking intake is absurd. Drop ALL carbs. You will never achieve the weight reduction success your body deserves. I was a 200lb mobile fat berg with rapidly failing memory. Now I am a slim 12st and can walk further than I could as a far carb-junkie.A life with zero carbs is vital if you really want to cure your diabetes or simply to live to see your 70th birthday like I do next year. Your body will thank you by adapting to it’s new zero carbs life very quickly. You will notice that your brain becomes more alert and your sleep will be so much more refreshing too. I was really shocked at how easy the initial change to nil carbs was and how now a few years on, I am more mentally alert, can walk further that I used to, am more mentally alert and enjoy life more than I did when I was a carb addict. Please decide to drop carbs from your life. You will be very pleased at the results. Search the web for carb-free menus. You need to decide right now if you can adapt to a carb-free diet. You must if you want your life back. If you do want to live to a good age, then get serious about eliminating carbs from your life.

[@juliagum536]

​@Robert Bruce, thank you for your detailed message. I will print and follow your advice.

[@juliagum536]

​@Robert Bruce, please send me the list of no carb meals that you use... thank you.

[@tonyyarbray]

Thanks for making this video...I have the foot burning tingling and really centralized points of pain almost all the time and also ankle and having really bad leg and hand and arm problems gabapentin helped with a lot of what I would call big muscle pains and the constant cramps spasms and what not but before I started taking i found that walking really helped with my feet I became sedentary from pain but finally forced myself to start taking a daily walk (it's not very long but it's some walking instead of no walking) now my feet hurt more nerve pain wise when I skip my walk the walks help a lot I still get a lot of foot pain and burning at night but it isn't an all day every day thing anymore coming just from the walks

[@almabroze2225]

Burning 🔥 go to bed not feeling pain and midnight hurts. 2 strokes already 61. Love natural remedies. Helpful video

[@HarborLockRoad]

Due to a severe back injury, my feet either feel freezing cold, or burning. I can get no help, ive lived like this since a childhood sledding accident as a boy. Broke 2 vertibrae, blew the disc between L4/ L5, now arthritic with constriction of the nerve channel, and a bone spur. Yes, sciatica too. Tylenol and such ruined my liver as well. Doctors didnt even x ray me til i was 38. The doctors said the pain was all in my head . What they did to my life was criminal.

[@boydguie8129]

Oh man ,. Sorry you have to go through this and for such a long time .

[@flowertrn]

I can sympathise with you I have this condition also spur on my lower spine ,I have been falling over for the last 5 years serious breaks but spinal consultant said nothing wrong with you even if there was I wouldn't do anything because of your age ,I started going to Doctor at 70 I was 79 when I saw consultant I don't go walking incase I fall I also have foot flop they've just said get a walking frame or use a stick if I do I'm finished as I have always been very active and independent as you said they have ruined our lives 😢

[@peggytaylor5054]

My feet have been on Fire for so many years. Then I tried the Keto Diet went off of sugar and the pain went away. Then I stopped my diet and I'm back to eating everything and my feet hurt again. I'm not pushing anything on ya'll just saying what happened to me. Please I don't need any lectures

[@kweli05]

If it worked, it worked. That's what I needed to hear.

[@gandavnarrain2855]

Excellent presentation: clear, concise and practical. Thankyou.

[@Sam-hc8ch]

You are absolutely right 👍

[@richbacon4119]

When taking ALA, be sure it is the R -type not the S- type. R-type is more expensive to harvest but is far superior to the S-type. I have found that suppliers of ALA can be reticent about the type of ALA they offer, some don't even know about the types. Also, take Methylcobalamin not Cyanocobalamin B12. The cyano is derived from cyanide and is cheaper and not as effective as the methyl type, Hence, it is used in most supplements. Down below James West says the same with additional supplements which I too endorse.

[@nonoeverette6015]

I've started having the PT use the dry needle therapy on my hands and feet. It has immediately helped the arthritis but the neuropathy will take a bit longer, it helps if the condition is a circulation issue. I did notice immediately the color of my toes returned to normal. Medicare pays for the therapy if your doctor prescribes it. Neuropathy may or may not be completely healed but it's worth a try, no pain involved.

[@davemeise2192]

I like your explanation. Just facts and not some super cure! Excellent!

[@anntrope491]

Probably the best, straight forward information I've come across ! Thank you for your educational video on this topic !!

[@dantejaiudijr-gk9st]

Doc, Outstanding explanation of a problem I've had for years. I find that hiking makes a difference in my calves and feet from the neuropathy. Great video!!!

[@jamesmorton7881]

Good advice. Static nerve issues can also be a cause.

[@freekingawwsome]

@Dr Andrew im a fellow Texan, San Antonio I had a cactus accident and stoped riding a bike to stop and look around and put both feet down in cactus patch (prickly pear)two months later the cactus was coming out naturally but at the same it made my ankles blister as big as the whole side is just , Thank you for your information

[@davids8048]

Very informative and very well presented. I learned a few things. Thank you.

[@kthompso43]

I've tried several things to treat the neuropathy burning sensation in my little toe while sleeping. The only treatment that works for me is a cool (ie. air conditioned to 60 degrees or less) bedroom with my foot exposed to the cool air. Socks with a hole cut to expose the toe prevents the rest of the foot from getting too cold. Strange and looks dumb, but it works for me. I'm 80 years old and otherwise in good health.

[@cheralgeen3214]

I certainly enjoyed your concise explanation. I’m 87yrs with P.N Feet and legs up to knees. Yes Chemo. Pain across top of feet. Also, either burning, or stone cold on bottom of feet. I swim, also use tread mill each morning. I think it helps, but never leaves me! Eight years since beginning. Guess I’m one of the lucky ones!

[@1966wilky]

That’s what’s so hard about the condition. It’s there 24/7 and never ever stops or even eases of for any small amount of time, so you never get a break from it. For me it’s like enduring permanent torture!

[@reefchicago1094]

I have the same thing all the way to the knee take b1 thiamine vitamin 100mg and r alpha lipoli acid 600 mg a day you will feel better in 3to5 weeks just keep taking it it works

[@avrilboardley3062]

A friend of mine has cerebral palsy and she uses Deep Heat on the soles of her feet for circulation and she suggested I try it. I now do this periodically as it does help with the numbness.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

I’m glad it helps with the numbness. Just make sure it’s not too hot. I’ve seen burns where people with neuropathy couldn’t feel how hot it was and got themselves into trouble.

[@rodneyschmuland1132]

ALA has been a steady companion for over 5 years now. Not sure why it works, but it does!

[@MsNeoVibeRadio]

Thank you. I’m in so much pain.

[@gregfredericks5201]

Good advise , thanks for the information. I sort of knew some of it. I walk 2-4 miles a day and that seems to make a difference.

[@lalagaramastri]

that is a great routine .. im jealous 👏👏👏

[@hohepapawhau2139]

awesome thank you I'm 84 and what you have mentioned has given me a little light on how one should look for helpful hints regards to numb toes and hot flushes

[@lindaboyd7037]

Thank you, I'll try anything that may help this awful burning, pain, numbness 😢and other symptoms to make me feel more comfortable. LB

[@minkeytalk1769]

Just wanted to say thank you for this video. I am 68 years old and I deal with a numbness in my feet, sometimes it is painful but mostly just numbness. I was going crazy trying to figure out what was wrong. I have no illness to blame it on so it was troubling. After really thinking about it ,l believe that during the pandemic l was not walking as much and not even moving around the house as much as before. Sitting watching Netflix a lot . I found great relief in using a foot massager every morning, in fact my feet were much improved in two weeks. Just plug it in and 10 mins later ( l have a coffee) I am done .I still am not out walking everyday ,l don’t know as l will take that up again as l do feel like l am not up to it anymore ( l think l grew old or lazy in the pandemic) but if l can control the nerves in my feet with a massager l am very happy. Along with what the dr had to say give a foot massager a go.

[@rosisunny9302]

True Massages in the Mittel is a Kidney point in your Feet massaging that Bubble spring in TCM is the deal! And hitting it with a folded Hand helps to,it’s from Mantak Chia! Wish you good luck from 🇩🇪 Germany 🌹

[@neelanjanatikotkar851]

​@@rosisunny9302.

[@triciaselman9215]

Are you diabetic?

[@jamesdouglaswhittaker1811]

I shave found pretty good relief from foot pain is to rolls tennis ball around (barefooted) from the pads at the base of my toes right to the heel but concentrating on the underarch . It refreshes the foot too.

[@denasharpe2393]

Will do! Thank you!!!

[@drmagunta]

Great Dr,very well explained with very simple remedies. Like you cannot have your cake and eat it too.As far as I can understand keeping Sugar levels in normal level ie 90 to 140.you must sacrifice your regular diet,ie eat to live,then no problem at all for periphial nerve pain because of diabetes.

[@sirenagarrido3836]

I am allergic to alpha lipoid or whatever the name and found out that I have a pinched nerve but is giving me all the symptoms burning, numbness beside now I am suffering from RLS so I am getting crazy with all this problems thank God dr like you give advice besides taking medication that most drs just do that

[@jonripley5283]

He was wrong right off the bat. Nerves do regrow when they have the chance. Remove the factor damaging the nerve, and it will slowly heal. It does take a long time, which is why it is assumed the nerve doesn't heal or regrow. It takes a long time. I have healed some of my nerve damage using Yoga and nutrition. It might take 20 years, but the nerve will try to heal.

[@leilaward4492]

7:54pm good information, useful, thanks

[@marlenatopple8472]

Excellent realistic information and advice. Many thanks.

[@jw362]

A good, “no miracles” explanation . Thank you!

[@wobb1221]

I am 70yrs,lady, & hv been going f feer reflexology f close to 20 yrs. 🦶🦶 Masseurs r blind & I find it very theraputic,relaxing & am giving employment to less fortunate 😎 Usually go once a week 😋

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

I wish there were miracles! Thanks for watching!

[@padimills1494]

I have neuropathy in both hands. Painful numbing tingling and pins and needles. I started taking MORINGA and its gone. You can get it in capsule form at a health food store. IT WORKS. I take about 5 capsules a day and space them about 4 hours apart but judge for yourself.

[@NACHIAPPAN-gr1sc]

Wonderful info and I am thinking about taking Moringa in powder form . Hope it helps as expected. Moringa is a very useful tree grown in tropical and subtropical climate.

[@shamakazi9729]

That is the most sensible advice I've encountered so far... thank you!

[@Ukepa]

good information... I've got several options, now

[@johnstahl8134]

Very comprehensive review of the issues. To the point and not running off in tributaries. Thanks

[@musicofnote1]

I've had idiopathic periprheral neuropathy since 1999. It appeared during a hospital stay due to leg thrombosis and which turned into lung embolisms. I was first told "no treatment, no cure, so suck it up". 12 years later I went to another neuroplogist who first did 3 days of testing, first to determine what limbs were involved (both feet with symptoms, both hands without symptoms) as well as a beginning of exclusive diagnostics to rule out possible causes. She then referred me to the head of neurology at the local hospital who repeated her tests and added some more, including a lumbar puncture, which ruled out HIV and MS. Since no one could find any causality, it earned the title "idiopathic". The neurologist put me on Gabapentine and Cymbalta. Minimal pain reduction but pretty horrid side effects, both physically as well as cognitive of nature. She switched from Cymbalta to Effexor. No reduction in the negative side effects. I've been on a regime (what my neurologist calls my "cocktail" of substances, all with solid empirical studies behind them, some alone, some in conjunction with certain other substances. I've tried also some substances which were empirically just as promising, but which didn't help, either not at all or in the long run - for example CBD oil. I would add substances throough a trial and exclusion process. Three weeks on and documenting my subjective pain levels. Then three weeks off, doing the same documentation. Again ALL these substances are scientificically tested, with several double blind studies, not just one or two. What I now take on a daily basis which keeps the pain in check, but does not totally elleviate it: R-Lipoic Acid 300 (240) mg - 1-1-1-1 Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500 mg - 1-1-1-1 N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) 1000 mg - 1-1-1-1 Omega 3 (fish oil) 1000 mg - 1-1-1-1 Borage Oil 300 mg (GLA = Gamma Linolenic Acid) - 1-1-1-0 Magnesium 300 mg - 2-0-0-0 Both my neurologist and my GP have my list (which I also keep in my wallet - it also contains a brief summary of my other medical conditions and prescription medications I take) and have patients who similarly don't do well with Gabapentine/SNRI drugs and try my "cocktail".

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

Thanks so much for sharing your story and what is helping you. When it comes to neuropathy, there’s no magic bullet. I’m glad you found your cocktail that is helping you manage your symptoms.

[@theequalizer3381]

I hav terrible neuropathy from cipro poisoning, Methadone is the only thing that keeps it under control

[@tammybryant3480]

What are telling us with the series of numbers beside each supplement? Is this how many per day you take? Trying to understand it.

[@franhar8292]

Hope you don't mind me asking because I want to try using what your using. What do you mean 1-1-1-1 Is it taking one pill 4 times a day? Thank you.

[@musicofnote1]

@@tammybryant3480 - 1-1-0-0 would meaning: take one at breakfast and lunch. 0-0-1-1 would mean, take one at dinner and at bed.

[@dannymeyer3256]

Very informative and thanks to posters as well. 👍

[@masonelzie5119]

Thank You Dr. Andrew for some very helpful Information about Neuropathy 😊

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@sheltonbailey6548]

Great video. Glad I came across this. Thank you.

[@martinwalker3088]

Great information and advice. Thank you.

[@edgarsnake2857]

Thanks for the sensible advice.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@marcusdolby1]

Non Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy runs in my family. My Father has it, my brother had it, and now I have it. My brothers was so debilitating he died of a morphine sulfate overdose. My father takes a opiates to deal with the pain, has for years. When it hit me in my late 40s I was referred to several doctors who gave me many drugs like Lyrica and others that did little to help. After all kinds of tests, worthless injections and referrals I was eventually labeled a drug seeker and left to deal with this pain on my own. One doctor told me because I don’t have diabetes I shouldn’t have Neuropathy pain. I was in so much pain I became depressed and lost all hope. I finally did some research and found some people said Suboxone was great for nerve pain. So I faked having an opiate problem, got on Suboxone and finally found relief.

[@lindapowell2397]

I sympathize with you. I'm not diabetic & have peripheral neuropathy. In beginning was told my two numb tingling toes was arthritis. 7 yrs later, I can't walk without debilitating pain & loose my balance as well. I now use a cane & looking into a small portable scooter to atleast be able to get out side for a roll about. Can't get a doctor to take me serious regarding the increasing issue. No doubt, in near future walking will be extremely minimal & only in my home. It's not what I had planned at this age. 😒

[@marcusdolby1]

@@lindapowell2397 I find it crazy there is so much information about nerve pain on KZbin and online. Yet most of the Doctors I saw gave me a hollow stare or acted like it’s some random problem. I feel there is a disconnect between the real world and research.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

I'm so sorry to hear this about you and your family. There's a hair trigger now with the "opiate crisis" and labeling people who keep needed pain medication. This is a legitimate need. I'm glad you found Suboxone to be effective for you. I hope you find lasting relief.

[@marcusdolby1]

@@DrAndrewSchneider Thank you so very much. I just wish my brother had found it.

[@kitsiewr]

Doctors have a checklist for symptoms guiding them to the major moneymaking lifetime prescriptions. If you don't improve, or resist the meds, they get very touchy.

[@JoeB_BSc]

Hi Andrew, your commentary is very helpful, with some good ideas, thanks for sharing your expertise. Regards JB

[@Laljack564]

I like the way you explain things.

[@fatimarebello9587]

Good advice given. I shall try.

[@wimgrondman5542]

I use a Potasium suplement in the evenings and it realy helps me

[@mike475]

Short and informative and to the point i like it.

[@jimw6659]

Great explanations. Many thanks.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@walterschilling4512]

I have been dealing with non-diabetic nerve pain for about 3 years ,ever since I was diagnosed with L-4 L-5 problems . I have tried everything shots, diet, exercise, foot soaking ,acupunture ,massage , chiropractor,vitiamins.Until recently , I have found something that works for me,and I would like to share..First off shoes are important , I see a foot Dr every 9 weeksfor maintence. .we walk a half and hour everyday. For some reason, certain fruits have a negative effect on me as soon as they touch my mouth,so i disregard eating them .I found this by accident and continue to do this every morning. I still need my caffinenated coffee when I wake up, thats not going! I first , chop up and boil a redskin potato .I then beat and egg with a little milk , then I take some of the potato and mix it with the egg and milk. I get the frying pan ready with virgin olive oil and very little butter. I pour the egg milk potato mixture into the pan and after a minute or two I flip it over. until done . I found that the hard seeded rye has also some effect on my neuropathy. I toast it and here again very little butter or olivio spread. I do use a unsweetened apple sauce insted of sugarfree jam ,because there is no negative effect. I will tell you this , when I am eating this first in the morning most important meal ,I feel a slight warmness down my legs to my feet , calmness in general .I have been tested for everything under the sun and used creams , b-12 b-6 etc etc .This and watching salt intake has worked for me. I have been cooking only fresh vegatables and no processed foods for the past 2years and only till now has the egg potato worked for me..... all them pills ,turmmeric , ginsing , that everyone claims, has done nothing, just sayin. i i

[@Euphoil]

I have a Spinal cord Stimulator (Nevro HFX) that specifically treats my DPN. It has relieved approximately 75-95% of the excruciating pain. I went from barely being able to walk (at times) to now I was able to return to work.

[@margyeoman3564]

Yes , it's often spinal.

[@kfl611]

I have no idea what you are talking about, but I'm glad you are better. Back and shoulder pain is no joke and not fun.

[@josephhodges9819]

I thankfully work from home or at office and do not need to move around a lot. I have such painful spasms that it kicks my legs up 6" or more. I want surgery on both my feet but have to determine if I want surgery on my feet first or my cervical spine. I am falling apart one joint at a time.

[@PierreDybman]

I underwent 15 sessions of chemo over 6 months after cancer surgery. Neuropathy during the chemo took the form of intolerance to cold, to the point where I had to use a glove to take products from the fridge. Right after the end of chemo, I started getting numbness in the toes when I lie down. No pain, just slightly unpleasant. The right one is more seriously touched, but there is no I pauvrement when walking or running. It’s slowly getting better, but 6 years after the end of chemo it’s still here. And I think it will remain as the Folfox products do destroy nerve endings…

[@bryansilcox9590]

After chemo I suffer from PN in my feet, while in daytime it isn't a problem it's at evening / night ( especially when laying in bed ) It keeps me from sleeping and can wake me up . I take Gaberpentin & I'm getting memory loss and my head feels wierd lots of the time .

[@snowblo1]

​@Bryan Silcox Sorry you're Gung through all this. I'm type 2 diabetic and suddenly have been experiencing debilitating neuropathy pain in not only my feet, but my legs as well. I've been taking supplements, but I don't think they're working anymore. I'm afraid to go on gaberpenten (spelling) due to all of the side effects it's known to have. This is scary & I don't know kw what to do.

[@FairMindedgirl]

I too have PN following chemo. Also found out Amlodopine blood pressure tablets i had to take during treatment cause it! Bought an electrical massage mat which gives some relief, but think this will never go away now.

[@PierreDybman]

@@FairMindedgirl It really depends on the chemo cocktail that was given to you, the dosage and the number of sessions. In some cases it completely goes away over up to two years, or fades more or less, and some of it stays. You can try some food supplements that can help with that.

[@fernandoaraujo2230]

I've been dealing with extremely uncomfortable feelings in both my feet that do not ever go away and they started a day after a long walk at an airport. it’s worse and more noticeable at night and it makes sleeping a daily struggle. Sometimes it feels like my feet are on fire with nerves firing, like I just ran a marathon and it always feels sore along with a tingling sensation that kind of resembles pins and needles. The biggest worry for me was diabetes but I taken blood tests and doctor confirmed I am not even borderline diabetic. These symptoms started happening to me a day after I took my dad to the airport. It was a huge airport and I walked around a whole lot and the next day I got this agonizing pain on my left foot that had me screaming in agony, then hours later the same pain on the right foot. It was extreme pain I couldn’t walk for a day. The extreme pain eventually started to fade but unfortunately it left this other pain and tingling sensation in both my feet that I did not have before that day. Could a long walk at the airport really give me neuropathy? Is that even possible? I have not been responding to neuropathy meds and so I am conflicted and part of me thinks maybe it’s not neuropathy that’s causing my foot pain and the tingling. I’ve been seeing a podiatrist for over a year and they still haven’t been able to give me some relief so they kind of ran out of options and sent me over to a neurologist as they suspect this could be caused by peripheral neuropathy. I told them I suffered from really bad plantar fasciitis and so they thought maybe that’s what it is but after injecting both my feet I felt no relief of the pain at all and that’s when they figured out it’s more than just the plantar fasciitis. The neurologist did two nerve tests and found out some abnormalities with the sensory nerves in my feet and so prescribed me medication for Neuropathy I was finally hopeful for once that I would maybe get some relief. Unfortunately by now I already tried three different drugs used to treat neuropathy and none of them worked for me or relieved my pain. Gabapentin, Pregabalin, then finally Duloxetine. Sometimes the neurologist would say take an extra dose but it did not make a difference. Please help any advice is appreciated I am tired of feeling so much pain in my feet and doctors failing me.

[@FairMindedgirl]

Thank you, some good advice here that I found really helpful.

[@kharikhari3823]

Nicely explained. Thanks

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@bart2923]

Very good basic information video.

[@jaredkleinman4008]

Helpful video, thanks!

[@jillyoung1282]

Excellent advice. Thank you so much.

[@ksanurse]

Thanks for your helpful advice. I’ve been resting but clearly I have to keep moving. And my diabetes control has slipped a little. It will be good motivation to refocus as the burning is pretty terrible. I’m in Australia I’ll let my Gp know I have an issue.

[@SD-co9xe]

I have ideopathic neuropathy. All labs in normal range and no issues with spine. I started taking b12 supplements (2000 mcg/day) and the pain and numbness has subsided considerably. Before supplementation my b12 levels were in the normal range but low normal. There is no risk in taking B12 because you cannot OD on it. I hope this comment helps someone else. It took about 2-3 weeks before I started noticing a difference.

[@elinorbarnes1380]

Thanks for the tips--will try, esp orthotics.

[@Willopops]

A Keto diet got it under control for me. I didn’t know what it was at the time & tried Keto for other reasons & the vastly reduced burning sensation in my feet was one of the benefits of Keto.

[@chrisrobinson6288]

Thank you for posting helpful.

[@saxon1177]

I cut out all the carbs and sugar from my diet and ride my bike 10 miles every day and the neuropathy has lessened significantly. I no longer have the severe burning sensation in the feet or the stabbing pains in the toes and ankles. It's important to cut out the starchy foods. The Keto diet is working well for me.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

Thanks for sharing this. Diet plays such a huge role in controlling diabetes and ultimately neuropathy. I’m glad it helped give you relief.

[@saxon1177]

@@DrAndrewSchneider Thanks, Doc!

[@alexandemilyreyes7937]

Thank you for the helpful information and tips! I will work on my diet, but I didn’t realize stretching can help. Makes sense.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

You're so welcome!

[@user-gi7jn6oe8q]

Stretching and use a ball roll under you foot tennis 🎾 help me use arthritis cream

[@src5769]

Thanks! Very informative!

[@violetmiller3723]

Thanks so much. I have just watched Dr. Eric Berg. I am from Hungary (Europe) and here the health care has been worsening....but I could notice your video is very good. I am going to have at health are checked everything but Dr. Berg suggested to go on ketogen diet, no carbonhydrate with protein and no carbonhydrate with fats. So it seems good to differentate the plate. And I think so to reduce the weight of my body wll also help, and to walk more and more. Furthermore I will have my back checked. I will buy diabetic or neuropathic foot insulation into my shoes. And more and more....Spine cord checking, diabetes checking, new kind of eating, weight loss, more walking, B1, B13 vitamins, Alpha Lipoid Acid and other type of vitamines....thank you again, the view of the BURNING FEET warned me very seriously, it was a very good idea. Greeting from Hungary, Violet. (I am a grandmother of two wonderful kids, still young at look so I must do everything to recover my good health....it is never too late even over 60....

[@kennygobert9393]

Great presentation

[@joanwilliams7649]

Thank you Doc coming from Guyana 🇬🇾

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@movdqa]

I got it from platinum-based chemo. It faded somewhat over a period of a year after the end of chemo but some of it is still there. There was some research on a drug to get rid of it but I haven't kept up with the literature. The main issue is when my feet are on cold surfaces. Platinum-based chemo can cause extreme cold-sensitivity. So a good solution is to wear socks most of the time or make sure you don't walk on cold surfaces. Not always easy to do as I'm in a very cold climate. I'm also a runner and I think that helps with blood circulation - I suppose that might help too.

[@williampaul8556]

Nice presentation. To the points.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

Thank you. Thanks for watching.

[@balat1815]

Good explanation

[@speedysmoke]

Thank you. I have CIDP, so I have peripheral neuropathy. Done the stretching, socks. I refuse Lyrica and Gabepentin. Yes, my feet wake me up occasionally. I just started Amitriptyline. Fingers crossed

[@cindyvan7570]

Thank you for your information. I find it useful.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@michellewelch6013]

Thank you for explaining what is happening. You’ve given me more info than my local medical care team has bothered to do. I’m so frustrated that my neurologist said there is no evidence of nerve damage in the lower extremities. But I have feet on fire at night and so SOMETHING IS WRONG! a a partial result with little explanation doesn’t help me understand what is happening. And when my doc says my blood sugars are good, what she means is that an a1c of 5.9-6.5 is something she won’t argue about even though it’s abnormal. Such abysmal care! in these past three years with Covid and all my health issues I’m learning that there is no medical person who I can trust with the complete story of diabetes. I am lucky if I come across a video here and there like this one to help me understand a little more about my body and what is happening.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

Even though your blood sugar is high, it may not be the only reason for the neuropathy symptoms. The problem is that so much of neuropathy is subjective, which makes it hard to treat. I do hope you find relief.

[@randyschuch8050]

I have has this awful condition for years. I noticed that compression socks is recommended. For me, these socks only made things worse, much worse! As soon as I stopped wearing them my neuropathy decreased significantly. So if anyone gets worse after wearing compression socks, you should see what happens when you stop wearing them. Hope this helps.

[@ziskokid1]

You're right. My feet feel worse wearing regular socks. The pressure from the socks just cranks up the discomfort.

[@tammybryant3480]

Did either of you ever try the compression with the toes and heal open? I’ve ordered both open and closed toed compression socks to see if it makes a difference.

[@wendydecker2958]

I bought compression ankle "socks" and on,y wore them once. They made things amped up and were tight and uncomfortable. So you never know. I a, thinking of trying those knee high compression socks that nurses wear, the ones that are easy to take on and off

[@dave8059]

I too tried compression socks. They made my legs feel like they were on fire! Woke up in the middle of the night and pulled them off. I won't do that again!