Peripheral Neuropathy

[Pura Vida]

Will massage repaire neuropathy of the feet
Has anyone had success in restoreing numbness in the toes?

 

[Indy51]

From various posts at various forums that I've read over the years, most people's neuropathy improves by gaining control of their blood glucose.

Heard an interesting interview with a peripheral nerve surgeon, Dr Richard Jacoby with Jimmy Moore. The doctor believes that sugar is the major reason for nerve damage. He's written a book called "Sugar Crush":

http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/...-the-role-of-sugar-in-permanent-nerve-damage/

 

[Pilgrim22]

I have been told that it is very unlikely that I well get feeling in my feet and fingers again, as I was diabetic long before I was diagnosed, the damage is set. Don't get disheartened with my diagnosis, as we think a lot of my health problems are down to serving in the first gulf war.

 

[honey badger]

I have had it for over ten years..
I dont think it ever improves, (as I was told by consultant) and in my case I think
he was correct.
However, what I have found is it diminishes over the years, mainly bacause you
simply learn to live and ignore it.

 

[Cheezilla]

DH's feet were very painful and he winced when he walked. After a couple of months on the LCHF diet, they suddenly became worse. I read on this forum that could have meant the nerves were regrowing because of the diet.
Lots of googling later, he started taking benfotiamine, R-lipoic acid and acetyl l-carnitine. Noticed an improvement after only a few days and he no longer winces when he walks. Result!
Thanks to everyone who wrote about their experiences with benfotiamine. Very helpful. It's brought his BG down too - he's T2.