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Suggest Treatment For Neuropathy In The Feet

i have neuropathy in my feet. I do not have diabetes. Is there any help for this situation? Can Valtaren help I find some relief taking celebrex, but I have Barrett s Esophagus so I use only when I absolutely need to. I had an EMG which left me with more unanswered questions. There was no conclusion as to the cause of the neuropathy. I had a large right toe implant, but due to complications had it removed. My arthritis is still there and painful. Had a cortisone shot in large toe and one at the base of the second toe which helped the neuropathy. More surgery has been suggested. Very discouraged about this situation. Thank you
Mon, 15 Oct 2018
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Hi,

There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling in the feet and legs. Fibromyalgia is one of this and most common.

Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves. Treatment can be started when the right cause is found.

In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia. I would suggest to do Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start. Till that check your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well. Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Neuropathy In The Feet

Hi, There are a variety of reasons people could experience numb or tingling in the feet and legs. Fibromyalgia is one of this and most common. Other conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral artery disease, and having too much pressure on the nerves. Treatment can be started when the right cause is found. In your case, symptoms indicate that it could be neuropathy or fibromyalgia. I would suggest to do Doppler ultrasound and EMG for a start. Till that check your blood sugar and calcium levels since these causes may lead to numbness as well. Though occasional numbness can occur, persistent numbness and tingling can be an indication of a serious underlying medical problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon