Neuropathy in feet is one of those diagnoses that can send a patient into a full blown state of panic. Thoughts and ideas start running through the patients head of never being able to walk ever again and life as they know it is about to end. Dramatic people should never be unwell the condition they are being diagnosed with could literally cause a heart attack the way dramatic people get so worked up over it. It is not always there fault though. There are those medical professionals that have no bedside manners, therefore everything they say does sound horrible and life threatening.
Neuropathy in feet is painful and yes if not treated and taken care of serious complications could occur such as amputation; however there are several drastic stages one must progress through first before getting to that horrific point. Neuropathy in feet does prevent moving about with ease but that can all change with a few simple steps that are not complicated an can help relieve nerve pain in the foot area as well as prevent further nerve cells damage.
Wear appropriate shoes – tight fitting shoes can leave blisters, if blisters are left unfelt or unnoticed infection could creep in and the need for amputation arise.
Exercise may seem painful at first but in reality exercise is very therapeutic.