Numb feet are a really common frustration for people living with amyloidosis, and it's often linked to amyloid neuropathy — when amyloid deposits affect the peripheral nerves. The good news is there are several things that may help.
Here are some approaches worth exploring with your doctor:
- Medications — There are Show Full Answer
Numb feet are a really common frustration for people living with amyloidosis, and it's often linked to amyloid neuropathy — when amyloid deposits affect the peripheral nerves. The good news is there are several things that may help.
Here are some approaches worth exploring with your doctor:
- Medications — There are treatments that can help manage neuropathic symptoms, including numbness
- Disease-modifying therapies — For ATTR amyloidosis, certain treatments can slow nerve damage progression, which may help prevent symptoms from worsening
- Physical therapy — A physical therapist, especially a vestibular specialist, can guide exercises to improve coordination and strength
- Foot care — Since numbness increases the risk of unnoticed cuts or blisters, careful daily foot checks are really important
- Supportive devices — Canes or walkers can help with stability if numbness is affecting your balance
One MyAmyloidosisTeam member shared, *"Feeling good except numbness in feet"* — a reminder that managing other symptoms well can still leave quality of life in a better place overall.
It's worth having an open conversation with your doctor about your current treatment plan, as adjustments may help address nerve-related symptoms more effectively.
May 11
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