Saturday, August 23, 2008 gotguts asks

Q: 32 yr history of crohn's/now have peripheral neurothopy in both feet

gi dr says it is due to lack of vitamin absorption because of 4 previous bowel resections of my iliem, very painful, is anyone else dealing with this and if so, what have your doctors told you about it?

thanks,

getguts

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Answers (3)

Hope Trachtenberg-Fifer, Health Guide

9/24/08 10:53pm

Wow; I'm sorry to read this, gotguts.

Seems like you are describing a B-vitamin deficiency. Has your doctor recommended B-12 injections?

Are you taking targeted medication (such as Neurontin) to help with the neuropathy?

What about complementary treatments, such as biofeedback and/or acupuncture? (Couldn't hurt...)

My best,

Hope

Barbara Gale

1/22/09 10:17am

I have had Crohns for 40 years and I also have neurothopy in both feet. It is only mild. Dr. didn't say much about it and my feet tingles. I just deal with it.

Mary L

1/22/09 10:23am

I also have problems with my feet 40 years of Crohns.

I was diagnosed many years ago with restless leg syndrome and you can ask your dr for meds to control it

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