Peripheral neuropathy - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Peripheral neuropathy happens when the nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves) are damaged. This condition often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in the hands and feet. It also can affect other areas and body functions including digestion and urination.
Diabetic neuropathy - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 29, 2022 · Diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in the legs and feet. Depending on the affected nerves, diabetic neuropathy symptoms include pain and numbness in the legs, feet and hands. It can also cause problems with the …
Peripheral neuropathy - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Regular exercise, such as walking three times a week, can lower neuropathy pain, improve muscle strength and help control blood sugar levels. Gentle routines such as yoga and tai chi also might help. If you have painful neuropathy in your feet, you may want to try pool-based exercise such as swimming. Quit smoking.
Connection between Neuropathy and L4,L5 Issues
Oct 29, 2023 · After back surgery, required to remove the root cause, this past February, doctor says nerve grows back one foot every 300 days starting at the L4/L5 compression. Doctor elluded that nerve damage was above my ankle causing problems in feet.
Diabetic neuropathy types: Symptoms tell the story - Mayo Clinic
Mar 15, 2024 · Peripheral neuropathy is the most common type of diabetic neuropathy. It can affect nerves in the feet, legs, hands and arms. It often starts in the feet, usually affecting both feet at the same time.
Neuropathy in both feet - Mayo Clinic Connect
Jul 30, 2023 · From what I've read, spinal nerve compression can cause neuropathy symptoms in both feet. I have idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy along with degenerative disc disease and lower back issues.
Cold feet due to neuropathy – need help | Mayo Clinic Connect
Feb 9, 2020 · I deal with cold feet not in a neuropathy-related way but have cold feet that prevent me from sleeping at night if I don't wear socks. Dealing with extremely cold feet regularly would be challenging.
Sudden onset neuropathy and scared | Mayo Clinic Connect
Feb 14, 2022 · I developed peripheral neuropathy rapidly after the Covid vaccine. Like many peripheral neuropathy patients, I am limited in my ability to walk on a hard surface or put pressure on my feet through exercise or yard work. These activities trigger a flare in my nerve pain at night.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What may be causing your hands and feet to …
Feb 24, 2020 · If you experience tingling, weakness or stabbing pain in your hands or feet, you may be among the 2%–3% of the population with peripheral neuropathy. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute
Will compression socks agrivate neuropathy in your feet and toes ...
Feb 3, 2024 · The compression socks don't aggravate my neuropathy but it does add a tightness feeling in my legs and at the end of the day it feels good to take them off. You might find the following discussion helpful.--- Neuropathy of Feet and Legs - What amount of compression is best?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-of-feet-and-legs/.