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@deltalady284 

deltalady284

I’m dealing with MS-related foot drop and persistent nerve symptoms (tingling, cold sensation on the top of the foot). I appreciate the advice about keeping the dorsiflexor muscles active and using an AFO when necessary.My main issue isn’t just muscle weakness though — it feels like the nerve signals themselves aren’t fully getting through, which is causing the tingling and cold feeling.Has anyone actually restored the nerve signaling enough to get rid of foot drop?If so, what specifically helped — therapy approaches, electrical stimulation, medications, or other treatments that improved the nerve signal itself?

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@sarar0cks 

sarar0cks

nerve pain in hands

any tips or advice on nerve pain in hands? sometimes it gets so bad it’s difficult to sleep.
Haverstraw, United States
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deltalady284

Hi everyone. I’m looking for real guidance from people who understand.I’m dealing with tingling and buzzing in my hands and feet, plus foot drop and knee hyperextension. My biggest goal is regaining independence — driving my car, writing comfortably, holding a fork without my hand feeling weak or stiff.For those of you who’ve had similar symptoms:What helped improve your nerve signals or coordination?Did your foot drop get better over time?When were you able to drive again?What exercises or therapies truly made a difference?I’m working hard on recovery, but I want practical insight from people who’ve actually walked this road. I’m determined to get stronger and move forward — I just want to be smart about it.Thank you in advance.

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@K80theShade 

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K80theShade

My theory of nerve conduction

I am *not* a doctor or healthcare professional of any kind. But I *am* an electronics engineer. I understand electricity and electrical devices in a very comprehensive way. I read a question here (several, really)asking why MS patients have this utterly peculiar constellation of symptoms. I have a t...
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@vleonte 

vleonte

Gel repairing nerves

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18AeA7SYwb/
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@Jesspy 

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Jesspy

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Has anyone tried this? If so, what were the results (if any)? Did you use a device or more natural methods? Thanks 😊
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@Jazzy94 

Jazzy94

Has anyone had any success with Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS), I have been offer this as everything eles seems to be failing. I'm just wondering if it really is worth it. Thankyou 🧡

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Tia

Saw this and wanted to share : A microscopic discovery may quietly change how multiple sclerosis drugs are designed and why their side effects happen at all.For years, doctors have relied on immune-modulating drugs to slow multiple sclerosis (MS), even though many come with troubling side effects affecting the heart, lungs, or nervous system. Now, scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have uncovered why some of those side effects occur and how future drugs could avoid them.Using ultra-high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy, researchers mapped the exact molecular structure of siponimod, a next-generation MS drug, as it binds to its immune target: the S1P1 receptor. This receptor acts like a gatekeeper, controlling whether aggressive immune cells escape lymph nodes and attack nerve insulation in the brain and spinal cord.The breakthrough? Scientists discovered precisely which parts of the drug help it hit the right receptor and which subtle features cause it to accidentally bind to similar receptors linked to abnormal heart rhythms and other side effects. With this structural “blueprint,” future MS drugs could be engineered to lock onto the correct target more tightly while avoiding the rest.Even more intriguing, the study reveals how nearly identical natural lipids can behave completely differently inside the body, shaping immune, brain, and lung function. That insight may ripple beyond MS, influencing treatments for lupus, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and even lung disease.If medicines could be redesigned at the molecular level to spare the rest of the body, would you accept stronger immune control with fewer side effects?

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@Anxiousnikki46 

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Anxiousnikki46

Who else has what feels like your nerves are jumping from the inside but is not seen on the outside ? And what is this condition called ?

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@Lisa_Ann_Embery 

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Lisa_Ann_Embery

Nerve pain of skin

Anyone have skin nerve pain ,I'm told it hug feeling, Does anyone take anything for pain suggestions for pain relief please
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