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Neuropathy pain in my left foot and lower left legs

Posted by robertlclark @robertlclark, May 24, 2016

Hello everyone. I have been suffering from pain in my left foot and lower left leg pain since 2008. I was diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis in 2010 and had a lumbar laminectomy with little relief. The pain persisted and in 2015 I had a second lumbar laminectomy. Is anyone suffering with this type of moderate pain?

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rwaller77 | @rwaller77 | Sep 10, 2016
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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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Pedie | @pedie | Sep 10, 2016
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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>

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Sep 10, 2016
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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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Gabapentin didn't have any effect on the pain. A couple of my siblings said it worked for them.

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Sep 10, 2016
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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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I had to stop taking NSAIDS after I had peptic ulcers. Before that, I took 800mg 4 times a day for many years.

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smann68 | @smann68 | Sep 11, 2016

Hi. I don't have much pain anymore because I take neuropathy med but I have a lot of numbness in my left foot and leg. Have they ever mentioned neuropathy to you?

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smann68 | @smann68 | Sep 11, 2016

Well obviously I didn't read the rest of the conversation.

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MargaretTassmerr | @margarettassmer | Sep 11, 2016
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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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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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cowboy1997 | @cowboy1997 | Sep 13, 2016

Cymbalta 60 mg 2x day took away my neck pain within a month after pain since 1993. It is also a antidepressant!<br><br>

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MargaretTassmerr | @margarettassmer | Sep 13, 2016

I'll talk to my doctor about that. I'm on all kinds of antidepressants, anxiety meds. I wish I could take half the pills I do. I'm on chemo for leukemia so everything has to be combat able. If this works I'll be forever in your debt!

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MargaretTassmerr | @margarettassmer | Sep 14, 2016

Anybody use a TENS unit? Outstanding for eliminating pain short term.

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