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Neuropathy pain in my left foot and lower left legs
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Oct 16, 2016 | Replies (53)Comment receiving replies
I have been trying to find a med for peripheral neuropathy pain for several years. I've taken everything on the list, and am trying the last one, Cymbalta. I don't think it's helping. Reactions to Lyrica put me in the hospital for a few days, and none of the others have reduced the burning pain in both feet. I don't want to have the spinal cord stimulator implanted because it would mean no MRI. I don't know what else to do. I have an appointment with the pain specialist next week, and I might have to go back to taking Morphine sulfate contin, which I weaned off to give Cymbalta a chance. The constant pain makes my depression and anxiety worse, and interferes with my sleep. Beside Cymbalta, I take Bupropion, Clonazepam, Percocet as needed, muscle relaxer for restless legs, Claritin, Benadryl, Prilosec, and various vitamins. Any suggestions?
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Doctor talked me into taking Gabapentin, which seems to help. However, the numbness seems to be worsening, and now I have pain in my calf and right shoulder. Is this the neuropathy moving up, or something else. I take Ibuprofen regularly, but at times it upsets my stomach. Anything else available for neuropathy. Pedie<br><br>
Gabapentin didn't have any effect on the pain. A couple of my siblings said it worked for them.
I had to stop taking NSAIDS after I had peptic ulcers. Before that, I took 800mg 4 times a day for many years.
Gabapentin has taken away all the pain in my spine. 3 operations. Unfortunately not in my neck. 1 operation. I'm sorry it didn't work for you. <br><br>
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Hello @jimhd. I read you post with interest as my wife also had terrible pain in her feet and lower legs during her fight with cancer. I am no doctor, nor am I medically trained at all, however as her longtime caregiver I can say she finally was able to find some relief through her use of gabapentin.
Peace and strength