tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155770613355202151.post1066909331956017743..comments2024-03-27T19:02:41.430+05:30Comments on Kamal Shah's Blog: Peripheral Neuropathy updateKamal D Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10671037449347982821noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155770613355202151.post-55545260464695846462009-02-09T16:47:00.000+05:302009-02-09T16:47:00.000+05:30The massage incident that you met was really horri...The massage incident that you met was really horrific but unfortunately foot massages is the only way to somehow sooth the numbing feeling of your foot since there are really no effective cure for peripheral neurophaty that's associated with renal failure. According to <A HREF="http://www.qms-us.com" REL="nofollow">QMS</A>, it is non-reversible and should be regularly checked-up because its progression could lead to worse results.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244642187769668323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155770613355202151.post-89657354197174288742009-02-04T11:54:00.000+05:302009-02-04T11:54:00.000+05:30Hahaha, absolutely! I am not even going to think a...Hahaha, absolutely! I am not even going to think about massages for a long, long time!<BR/><BR/>Yes, you are right Bill, the neuropathy might have been really bad if I had not switched to nocturnal.<BR/><BR/>I haven't noticed the difference when I have extra fluid on. But I probably did not link the two. I will keep a watch on this in the next few days.Kamal D Shahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10671037449347982821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155770613355202151.post-46427302785089575432009-02-04T11:38:00.000+05:302009-02-04T11:38:00.000+05:30Maybe now is not the time to suggest a massage to ...Maybe now is not the time to suggest a <A HREF="http://www.kamaldshah.com/2009/01/horrific-massage.html" REL="nofollow">massage</A> to Kamal. It is unknowable but imagine what the neuropathy would be like had you stayed with conventional dialysis.<BR/><BR/>Do you think it is worse once you have extra fluid on? I think mine is worse once I am more than 2kg over dry.billpeckham.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927821946396968149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155770613355202151.post-26995582831926083002009-02-03T10:12:00.000+05:302009-02-03T10:12:00.000+05:30Peripheral neuropathy is much more common amongst ...Peripheral neuropathy is much more common amongst diabetics. It is a progressive condition. You cannot reverse it, only try and slow it down. It is very important to visually keep checking the condition of your extremities - toes, soles of feet and fingers. Something sharp could have pierced it and you may not be able to feel it. Infection can set in and diabetics often get gangrene where the only solution is amputation of the part.<BR/><BR/>PN is also common amongst very old people - part of the aging process. There are some drugs to supposedly stimulate nerve endings. Doubt if they work though. A massage is probably a much better option.Madras Hashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140992248395169199noreply@blogger.com