Not even diagnosed but tingly/numb feet - really worried

mike_maple said:

Hi folks,
I'm 47 and have had tingly feet off and on for about the last 3 weeks, with the problem getting more pronouced this week. Thought I heard years ago that this was one of the first symptoms. Saw a doctor the other day, he's lined up some tests, but not for over a week. Since then I've really been cutting back on sugar/carbs, though I haven't been totally off carbs as some suggest (just learned this tonight). It's been an emotional time for me I admit with the full realisation of what it means, but have been more positive today and especially being on this forum with the advice given.

Now I learn that Peripheral Neuropathy is a later stage complication! I'm scared stiff! What do I do? Any advice greatfully recieved.
Thanks
Mike

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Hi, I certainly don't know if you have peripheral neuropathy or not, but can share with you what I did when I had sudden onset of tingling toes. I was told I had PN as well and had tingling toes for 4 years. I read an article about "trigger points" which or muscle knots in your legs. If you have these. They can compress your nerves and you will feel it in your toes. To fix it, I went to a physical therapist who does "dry needling." The dry needled 6 knots in both legs. Within 96 hours my tingling toes were gone. After that, I had sore feet that was hidden by the pain in my toes. It was later found I had also tarsal tunnel in both ankles. I had to find that myself as I did not respond to the Tinel test that is used to diagnose tarsal tunnel. Best to you.
Mike