Anyone tried these clinics?

Posted by thomas2427 @thomas2427, Mar 3 3:46pm

PN started Feb 9, 2024. Sudden sharp pain in thigh and calf, could barely walk. Had 2 MRI's done, possible nerve issue at L4, L5 but not confirmed. Trouble sleeping, on sleep medication. Have soft piano music going at night, seems to help. Getting @6 hours a night, sometimes broken up. Tried melatonin, did not work first day, but caused ringing in ears so stopped it.

Not sure how this will go, but would like to know if anyone has had any success at either of these or any other clinics.

Weill Cornell Neuropathy Center
Princeton Spine & Joint Center
Thanks,
Thomas

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 3 6:17pm

Hello @thomas2427, Welcome to Connect. While you wait for members who may have some experience with the Weill Cornell Neuropathy Center or the Princeton Spine & Joint Center I thought I would share some information on a condition that can cause symptoms similar to what you describe.
--- Sciatica - Symptoms & Causes: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sciatica/symptoms-causes/syc-20377435.

You might also find the following discussion helpful that sounds similar to what you have shared:
--- Sciatica or not?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/sciatica-or-not/.

You mentioned having 2 MRIs and think you may have nerve damage at L4, L5 but it's not confirmed. Did your doctor suggest seeing a neurologist or other specialist?

thomas2427 | @thomas2427 | Mar 4 12:53pm

In reply to @johnbishop "Hello @thomas2427, Welcome to Connect. While you wait for members who may have some experience with..." + (show)

Hi John,
Thanks for the reply, and the links. Trying to get in to see a neurologist unfortunately, we have a severe shortage of family doctors and specialists here in Ontario, Canada, as well as most of the country. Sad to say, but our "free" medical system in Canada is not very good and getting worse all the time. No specialist appointments for 6 months or more than 1 year. I may have to go to a US clinic instead, that's why I was asking.

Cheers,
Thomas

thomas2427 | @thomas2427 | Mar 10 5:33pm

Anyone tried the Oxford Hyperbaric Therapy for Neuropathy? Let me know how it went.
Thanks,
Thomas

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proteusx | @proteusx | Mar 11 12:07pm

In reply to @thomas2427 "Anyone tried the Oxford Hyperbaric Therapy for Neuropathy? Let me know how it went. Thanks, Thomas" + (show)

Recent reviews of data related to this indicate some pain relief but no conclusive evidence as of yet that it can slow or reverse progression of disease. Here is what one recent study concluded:

Meanwhile, because limited data is available to demonstrate the neuroprotective effects of HBOT in humans, newly designed clinical trials are needed on HBOT’s neuroprotection and its possible mechanisms as well as the course and dose of HBOT.