I’m 30 years old and have been dealing with neuropathy pain since I was 25. It’s suspected to be from diabetes, and I’m trying to reverse the damage. I know people claim it’s nearly impossible, but I’m holding onto hope. I’ve heard that the healing process can actually be quite painful, which I think I’m experiencing now. I just wanted to see if anyone else has been in this spot or successfully reversed their symptoms, especially if it was due to diabetes.
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This is a common question here. Keep in mind that since this is a support group, people who have fully recovered often move on, so you might not find as many success stories as you’d hope. That said, many of us do see progress. I’m 37 with idiopathic neuropathy and I’ve improved significantly since my diagnosis four years ago.
I was 32 when I got my idiopathic SFN diagnosis. Recovery is possible for some. If you manage your blood sugar effectively, your body has a better chance to heal. Some people stabilize while others decline; there’s no way to predict it for certain.
My idiopathic neuropathy started when I was 27. I noticed healing starting around the 2.5-year mark. Within three months, I was about 75% better, though I haven’t seen much change in the two years since then.
Hey, I’m pre-diabetic with SFN. Cleaning up my diet and dropping my A1C from 6.4 to 5.3 made a huge difference. This supplement stack really helped me go from a 10/10 pain level to a 1/10: 250mg benfotiamine, 200mg rALA, 2000mg turmeric, and a B-complex chewable (B12, B6, folate). Best of luck on your path to recovery.
You should definitely see a neurologist to identify the specific type you have—whether it’s small fiber, large fiber, or diabetic. Knowing the cause is key because some types respond well to treatments like infusions.
Hemp oil is the only thing that consistently helps me. Applying it at night helps me sleep. I’ve used Hempvana and other brands; they generally seem to work.
Alcoholism caused my neuropathy, and it peaked when I was 24. I had constant tingling, numbness, and sharp nerve pains. I couldn’t even do basic exercises like push-ups anymore. I decided to get aggressive with my health. I quit drinking and smoking, then switched to a strict keto diet to reduce inflammation. I also used supplements like R-ALA, turmeric, fish oil, and magnesium. I cut out caffeine too. I eventually added nerve glides and yoga, then slowly got back into jogging. After a year, I switched to a high-fiber, whole-food diet. It’s been 18 months and I’m back to lifting weights. You have to be dedicated, but improvement is possible.
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I’m nearly 90% recovered.
I’ve been using a red light therapy device from Amazon ($300). It’s supposed to help with nerve regeneration and blood flow. After three weeks, I’m starting to feel temperature again and getting some nighttime cramps, which I’ve heard is a sign of nerves waking up. It’s giving me more sensation than I’ve had in years.
A doctor misplaced an injection in my hip and hit a nerve. Now I have neuropathy and no one is taking me seriously. My left leg is weak and my calf is numb. It’s been four months and it’s getting worse. I’m terrified of losing my ability to walk.
Give those neuropathy foot massagers a shot; they can be really helpful.
I managed to bring my A1C down from 7.0 to 5.6. I also dropped from 300 pounds to 225 pounds.