What You Can Do to Treat Peripheral Neuropathy at Home

[@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!! ❤

[@Junas-p7p]

Luck you, you got a new girlfriend

[@sheepsheadmary4673]

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

[@louisbisignano4340]

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

[@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]

😮😅

[@joanphilbin8210]

I am 90 years old and have peripheral neuropathy in both feet and can't drive any more because I can't feel the pedals, which is so frustrating.

[@anonymouspost9144]

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

[@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.

[@leahwalker771]

Your a legend! I'm buying tumeric tomorrow... 👍🏼🇦🇺

[@janeflip1]

If I did this, I would be walking quickly! I would have to run and hurl!

[@cobiekob]

this is the best video i have seen regarding peripheral neuropathy

[@simulation8083]

I agree.. so many false claims of miracle cures out there

[@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.

[@RachelGertze]

​@@josephhodges9819by

[@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

[@ernestinebeckett1862]

Please supply name of supplement...thank you

[@amitystar]

Benfotamine very good supplement Dr berg look it up

[@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.

[@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.

[@sureshvadgama2838]

It is very dangerous to have numb. Don't play risky with your body

[@antonreyneke6191]

If there is no pain,it means the nerves has died

[@forgiven1506]

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

[@minkeytalk]

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!!!

[@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

[@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!

[@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 ❤ 😊

[@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 😢

[@almabroze2225]

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

[@cynthiajohnson798]

Carnivore will put 80% of all cases into remission. On you tube type in "carnivore and nerve pain." Watch the video and read the comment section. Follow Dr anthony chaffee and Dr ken berry and Dr Shawn baker. Diet is everything.

[@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.

[@חייםמ-י6ע]

I heard that alfala lipoic acid is best when it is R and stabilized

[@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.

[@wallfashion5065]

Try pepdide therapy

[@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

[@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.

[@allisonguilford9906]

I also had quick and effective reduction of nerve pain from cbd hemp oil which I got via a doctor.Was impressed at effectiveness.

[@darladoss205]

I was wondering whether you use gummies or drops or something else a friend has had some success with this but not all gives him the same results and mostly it's been someone giving a sample so not sure where to get what helps the pain so not waking up at night without side effects.. Thanks for any info you can provide.

[@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.

[@stanleyreynolds7800]

My neuropathy started with spinal stenosis. I woke up one morning and my arms and legs didn't work "right." After the operation for stenosis, my arms and hands began to work normally, but nothing below the waist worked right. The EMG was not good. I have no pain, but my condition is deteriorating. I use a walker to get around. My neurologist offers no treatment except to take B-12. There doesn't appear to be any hope (except for the quacks on the radio).

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@mariabarnes9197]

Sugar

[@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.

[@contactabhishek]

Hello, hope you are doing great now. My dad had to go thru chemo (rituximab) in 2014, 5 cycles. He started feeling a burning sensation at feet somewhere around COVID and it has been there since. If you had success with any medication let me know pls.

[@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.

[@jeanniemusgrove]

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

[@anntrope491]

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

[@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.

[@gandavnarrain2855]

Excellent presentation: clear, concise and practical. Thankyou.

[@Sam-hc8ch]

You are absolutely right 👍

[@mikeriley5568]

Very informative. Uncomplicated explanations. Excellent.

[@annahelenaheinrich5302]

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

[@FranciscaParedes-sj4ts]

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

[@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!

[@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 !

[@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.

[@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.

[@rosemarywatkins4121]

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

[@WolfmanMack]

FUNNY BUT I LEARN MORE FROM READING COMMENTS WHICH DISCUSS WHAT HAS WORKED FOR PEOPLE. BETTER USE OF TIME.

[@fatimamelo3858]

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

[@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

[@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....

[@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.

[@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

[@katiedid7028]

Got it from chemo and 5 months later still have it. It will never go away. Taking rala and vitamin b 12. I hate it.

[@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 🙏

[@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!!!

[@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

[@Mahan150]

I liked the way you explained and not suggesting fooling messy treatment... That is the best part. Keep it up.. God bless you... from India..

[@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

[@jocemurua1213]

I’ve had 8 brain surgeries the past 2 years because of the AVM (malformation of veins and arteries) I had. Since about my 4th surgery, I’ve been struggling a LOT with severe nerve pain and I’ve gotten neuropathy because of the damage they caused. I’ve been struggling so much with it that at night I get so little sleep (if at all) that I’m almost completely unable to function properly during the day. The past few days have been the absolute worst I’ve ever had it so I’m looking for any way I could get relief from it.

[@jocemurua1213]

Something I forgot to mention is that I have a LOT of things that trigger my neuropathy, from wearing socks or gloves or having a blanket covering my hands or feet. Like most people, the cold does trigger it but anything at all covering them makes it worse. My feet/hands being exposed to each other is also a huge trigger.

[@jocemurua1213]

Another thing is that I was on gabapentin for about a year and a half after my first surgery until I was switched to Lyrica for my nerve pain medication. It helps w lot more than gabapentin did but I have to take the highest dose possible for it to help.

[@denasharpe2393]

Offering prayers for you to obtain comfort....❤

[@MrMrs-g2w]

I am so sorry. Praying for your healing. Sounds like you need a radical transformation. I hope you find something just crazy enough to work. I read about spontaneous healings being studied and the common factor was spontaneous change of certain life factors: radical diet change (not necessarily vegan, there is also GAPS and Paleo AIP, low oxalates, low histamines, low salicylates... radical change of lifestyle / living minimalist, moving to another location and climate, eliminating toxic relationships, changing a stressful job for your dream... it can trigger a huge change in the body.

[@grannyllama617]

Go to KZbin and download the frequency for peripheral neuropathy. This helps tremendously. Also, put Vicks on your feet before bed, and magnets in your shoes

[@InvestBetter.]

I have just gotten it in my feet, and it was caused by my eating too many sweets (Pastries) What is working for me, as my tingling and numbness is going away, is: 1. Get ALL sweets out of the diet. You can still have carbs, but not pure sugar. 2. Take Benfotamine with every meal. 3. Take B-vitamins (Nutritional Yeast) daily.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

B vitamins, especially benfotiamine, can often help. Glad it did in your case.

[@wimgrondman5542]

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

[@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 👏👏👏

[@rodneyschmuland1132]

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

[@escapeearth2327]

I’ve diabetes and my problem is with burning and tingling feet. It doesn’t happen every night but what helps me fall asleep is wrapping my feet with a cold wet towel. I fall asleep a few minutes after. Also when I remember to submerge my feet in a bucket of cold water while watching TV at night, then I don’t have to use the towel. Hope this can help some of you.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

Thanks for sharing what works for you. Be careful with submerging your feet in water that is too cold. It can affect the blood flow to your toes.

[@escapeearth2327]

@@DrAndrewSchneider thank you! I use just water from the faucet(no ice). I also , as you mentioned, keep my feet moisturized.

[@kfl611]

@@escapeearth2327 I wnt to see a foot specialist, upon the advice of my doctor, I think he wanted to run up my bill. I'm diabetic, so it may have been warranted, regardless, my foot doctor told me, you are more prone to extra swetty feet being diabetic which tends to make them dry out even more. He prescribed a super dooper lotion which helps with my fry skin on my feet. I also bought some weird, jell footies like sock things, that you can wear over night that are supposed to help moisturize your feet, or you can put lotion on your feet and wear the jell socks to help the lotion soak in.

[@escapeearth2327]

@@kfl611 great, thanks!

[@audreylioness1383]

Thank you this video was more clear than other videos i tried

[@ronkennington3157]

Never asked someone to like share on social media before you given them value. I wouldn’t even consider it until I listen to the video.

[@janeflip1]

Well, La-di-dah!

[@kennyw871]

Without a doubt what helps me the most and made a significant difference is good foot hygiene, very much like diabetic foot care. I soak my feet in warm sudsy water, scale back calluses, trim nails to remove sharp edges, etc. My peripheral neuropathy does not prevent me from daily work outs and a very active lifestyle. Occasionally, I experience severe pain, but know it's not serious and will resolve in a short time. Really, you have to learn to live with it like any chronic medical condition. I do not waste time and money on supplements. Just me thankful that it's not a terminal illness, right?

[@susanwilson5820]

Alpha Lipoic Acid injections have really helped my neuropathy.

[@bingohhhhhhhhhhhh]

Where do you get Alpha Lipoic injections?

[@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.

[@darladoss205]

If you learn anything update me we our struggle with this also but can't get the patient to go to multiple sources and no results.

[@yppykya]

Neuropathy is so weird. My feet feel like they are numb, but really hurt from the burning. How they can feel numb and hurt at the same time is strange. The bottom of my feet feel like they are about sux inches thick and don't feel like they are mine. It's not easy feeling so clumsy on my feet. I'm not diabetic, and don't drink, and I have never smoked.

[@ats-3693]

Mines the same, it's like a wierd combination of partial numbness, burning hot, and freezing cold all at the same time, my lower legs and feet also ache at night, but if I lay on my side with my knees up in the foetal position with a pillow between my knees it stops.

[@olivianatwick7603]

I have neuropathy in both my feet and my hands. My neuropathy is due to having Guillain-Barre syndrome. I am fearful that the myelin covering of my nerves did those areas will not regenerate for whatever reason so I think that I am stuck with it. Thank you for your infirmity video.

[@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!

[@cynthiajohnson798]

Carnivore will put 80% of all cases into remission. On you tube type in "carnivore and nerve pain." Watch the video and read the comment section. Follow Dr anthony chaffee and Dr ken berry and Dr Shawn baker. Diet is everything.

[@Paddy955]

This is an honest and potentially useful video compared to many others on pheripheral neuropathy. Thank you for posting!

[@peetsnort]

I am not 100 percent sure if I have it but sometimes I get dehydrated. Especially in winter when I'm not thirsty. I know what gout is but this pain roams around my right foot and lasts a week or so. I have been taking marmite for the b vitamins and lots and lots of water.

[@doyhuxford492]

I have peripheral neuropathy caused by intensive chemo my feet are tingling and feel frozen most of the time when walking I get a burning sensation and imbalance quite often. The latest treatment I’ve tried is the chilli patch unfortunately this has caused more problems than it solved due to forgotten ball of foot pain returning

[@davemeise2192]

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

[@stephenmcelroy1179]

I found that 100%/beet juice with B12 works for a couple of hours between two -six hours but that is with some serious opioids, on top of it.

[@donholmes3267]

I am so tired of dealing , with this gift from Chemotherapy !

[@Rene-uz3eb]

The α2δ-1-NMDA Receptor is involved in a type of neuroplasticity/synaptogenesis everywhere in the nervous system, not just pain neurons. Gabapentin blocks that receptor. Since synaptogenesis is necessary for maintenance of nerves, it follows that if synaptogenesis is prevented, it would lead to nerve damage over time. That is gabapentin would be one of the drugs that provide short term analgesic relief but make the underlying problem worse long term. The only question is, does knocking out one mechanism for plasticity lead to maintenance issues already, or can other forms of neuroplasticity compensate? Well maybe those other forms are compromised too. In any case this might suggest a plan to have days without taking gabapentin so that the nervous system can recoup. Does massage help in neuropathy? Otoh gabapentin with benzos or opioids can lead to dangerous depression of breathing, so trying to skip then compensate may not be safe. Interestingly, gabapentin blocks a calcium channel, and calcium channel problems have been implicated in the development of RA as well.

[@pamlacarter2955]

Mine got so bad in feet and up the leg and in hands up to elbow. I finally got fed up with the pain and burning that I went to chiropractor and 2 visits later it is gone. Been free of it for months now.

[@milu8845]

Hi Pamla, hope you don't mind providing a bit details about the chiropractor's treatment. Did he do some adjustment on the spine? Thx so much in advance.

[@pamlacarter2955]

Chiroprator adjusted lower back and spine..knees feet and neck..

[@ekitt7629]

Was your condition neuropathy? What caused it? I am interested in trying chiropractic care as well.

[@pamlacarter2955]

Yes it was neuropathy. Doctor said wasn't anything could be done. Chiropractor fixed it.

[@pamlacarter2955]

Also don't know what caused it. I am not diabetic and usually that can cause it.

[@edwardroche2480]

When I wake up in the morning I like to stretch my legs and Toes while I'm laying down. Sometimes when I do this it triggers pain in my feet. I try to move my toes and the pain get worse on the top of my feet and you sometimes it travels to my cauff. It feels like a tendon is flexed to the maximum and I can't relaxed it. I stand up and my feet have a lot more pain and so I walk in place leaning on the back of a chair and this usually relieves it after a bit, but the muscles are still hurting

[@patmorrison474]

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

[@maryholton162]

I go for myofascial release therapy. It has greatly helped my neuropathy. As the fascia is released it allows more blood and oxygen to nourish the nerves in my feet and calves.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

So glad you found therapy that works. Appreciate you sharing your success. I have a therapist in mind that I’m going to share this with.

[@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!

[@alparas2216]

I'm 76 and am a 12 year cancer survivor. Praise God! I have severe foot paint, especially on the souls of the feet. I've tried ALA and some other non prescription remedies without success. I've heard about EMS and would like to try it since nothing else has worked. Do you think EMS will work?

[@lorettacarroll6015]

I developed it in my feet and hands the day after my first chemo treatment. 2.5 years later and still hurts. I take 300 mg gabapentin twice a day just to take the edge off (not always).

[@mimirose71]

Gabapentin is wicked. Cannot take it.

[@shulamithbkbarak6478]

@@mimirose71 Lovely

[@shulamithbkbarak6478]

Hi

[@dritasulce9123]

Thanks for the great information Dr llast year in November i was so sick my foot were extremely hot, extremely cold et the same time ihed anxiety i couldn't sleep I starded R A LA it helped me a lot bat I'm having hair loss can you please give me ani edvise,I'm not diabetic thank you 🙏

[@jamesmorton7881]

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

[@irenestrauss4801]

What are the side affects of Lyrica and the other medication mentioned? Thanks Doc.

[@troymcdonald6750]

Mine are the worst when I try to lay down and sleep. I found that if I soak feet in cold water some ice for 20 -30 min in 5 min intervals that settles and feel much better so I can sleep. Also have a variable speed foot vibration machine the put feet on when feet not in water. Both help tremendously

[@alanhorne6420]

Troy try htx stimulator by a neurologist, be careful soaking in icey waters or real hot water!!

[@nwtigerwoodard1471]

Thank you for that information. I have read many articles and listen to many podcasts. I have talked to many people and tell them not to waste so much money on medicines I do get almost complete relief from alpha lipid acid 600 mg a day ! I am 85 and I do not put any toxins in my body !

[@judyroberts7103]

My osteopath suggested I take vitamin B12 since a blood test revealed a genetic deficiency. I take one at night before bed and the B12 usually helps the burning tingling feet! My husband also had tingling feet, got the blood tested, and tried B12 but he was a smoker and it didn’t help him. Perhaps it might help others

[@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.

[@mattcarlson8262]

Interesting that youbdon't mention the health benefits of walking barefoot on different types of ground, which can make significant differences biologically.

[@PhotoboothDubaiUAE]

Yes grounding is so very important and a real healer

[@yolandagrabowski6043]

Be careful not to walk on broken glass.

[@kenyoung5604]

I have occasional shooting pain in both feet at the toes. My problem manifests as cold feet from the ball of the foot to the toes. I describe the feeling as standing barefoot in the snow. Even in the summer, I sleep with heavy socks (sometimes multiple pairs). Mine began in 2012 after receiving

[@lizinawe]

my taking alpha-lipoic acid and nightly light massage with vicksvaorub, ie., camphor and eucalyptus. reduced y neuropathy from thighs to only feet. took time but it works.

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

Thanks for sharing what works for you. When it comes to neuropathy, people have to find what works for them.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

well that pic on the thumbnail got my attention. My feet feel just like that pic looks when it's bad. I don't have diabetes or any of the other known causes, so it's 'idiopathic'. I tested positive for SNF neuropathy, but there was no treatment at that time (2013)... I don't have a lot of numbness, just the burning. After I fell and broke both ankles, they felt like liquid fire. It was agonizing... especially at night. I think it was because I was not distracted and the focus was on my pain. I have just learned to live with it.

[@jimpuff8409]

I have peripheral neuropathy in my toes more on one side then the other. I had partial knee replacement on both knees. Feels like a rubber band around my knees tightness and even exercise does not relieve the tightness. I’m still wondering if the surgery on my knees has to do with the neuropathy maybe the orthopedic surgeon , cut a nerve or something? It seems like all my symptoms happened at the same time. Trying to do a lot of different exercises. I get sharp pains in both my ankles at times. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated ! I’ve been taking R- Alpha lipoic acid , benfotomine , B-12, L- Carnitine , vitamin D, a couple others to no avail.

[@sharonbice7490]

I got nuropathy after taken Cypro for 10 weeks intravenously. It effected my left arm where I was hooked up, both leggs, destroyed my gut. On week 4 I started getting nuropathy. Then after a year and half, it left everywhere except my ankles down.

[@rayjenkins2754]

Thank you for your info. For most of my adult life I have been an avid tennis player. Now at 72 yrs old I have arthritis in my hitting wrist & thumb - its gotten painful to hold the racquet on ball contact & my lower right back & hip are sore after 3 hours of play. I've put my club membership on ' freeze ' for 3 months. My back & hip are better from resting but my leg muscles have atrophied from the lack of tennis play. As they say, " Getting old is a bitch ! " From all the years of playing with tennis shoes on cement courts I've gotten flat feet - & foot pain - mostly toward the end of the day. I've discovered that massage & stretching during the day for my feet & legs is a must. Also my blood sugars have gone up. I've increased my daily bike riding from 4 miles to 7 miles & that seems to be beneficial. Any suggestions. Ray

[@DrAndrewSchneider]

Ray, you seem to be doing everything right. I'd recommend a good medical grade insole to support your feet. It will help you manage all the stress you put them through with your activities. Don't stop being active!! In terms of insole, consider RediThotics, Superfeet, Powersteps, or Spenco.

[@kfl611]

I wonder if cheap, as I know some of them can be expensive, but if cheap arch foot supports could help with your flat feet. And possible a hot water message soak with vibration for your feet would help. I know they make them relatively inexpensively, my sister used one when she was pregnant and had for her job, to stand for like 10 hours a day. She would go home and soak/vibrate her feet and it helped her a great deal.

[@teresa.daniel]

Thank you Dr for your beautiful explanation abt the problem. I suffer from Peripheral Neuropathy for last more than 15 yrs n in treatment. I have severe pain all over my body. Mt both feet give me feeling that I with blisters under my feet. I feel as if I'm sitting g on Fire. My feet. I feel like dipping them in ice water bath tub. Terrible daily Doctor. Thank you....Doctor.

[@anthonybarnard3527]

Both my feet burns 24/7 the doctor gave me Nurika (pregabalin) that helps for the pain. Sometimes when I had enough of pain then I mix Nivea cream with lots ( i mean lots) of cayenne pepper and rub it on both feet and pull my socks over my feet ( try and use diabetic socks) This helps allot, and please wash your hands good with water and soap this stuff burns if you touch you face or any soft spot it burns. I have had peripheral neuropathy now for almost 5 years - looks like there is no solution to the problem so I just live with it and try to minimize pain as good as possible .God bless

[@char1maine]

Try seeking a clinic that offers electric cell signaling. It may help tremendously!

[@AaronMoreno-fo2ub]

Arch supports in your shoes HELP a ton. A good arch support. It may take your time to find the right one. But it helps a Lot.