Q: Will sleeping with my feet elevated help with the tingling sensation I feel at night?
A: For many people with peripheral neuropathy, evenings and nights bring an increase of symptoms such as tingling, burning, numbness or prickling sensations in the legs and feet. Just when you want to wind down at the end of the day, these symptoms can interrupt your night and rob you of the relaxation and sleep your body needs. There are many remedies, tips and tricks that our patients have tried to reduce their symptoms and help improve their ability to sleep. One question we get asked quite often is, “Will sleeping with my feet elevated help with the tingling sensation I feel at night?”