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Has anyone tried Capsaicin (Qutenza) for neuropathy in their feet?

Posted by Steve @stevebern, Aug 17, 2022

Hello everyone, I’m not sure if I’m allowed to post a link like this, and if I’m not, please remove it, but… someone (non-medical person) sent this to me as a possible treatment.

I have idiopathic non-diabetic neuropathy of the feet, and would definitely try this (although the way it gets applied indicates it could be harmful if any of it gets on any other area), but at this point I’ll try anything.

So, has anyone tried this? It seems to be an ingredient in pepper spray, if you can believe it.
https://www.qutenza.com/

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babby | @babby | May 13, 2024
In reply to @cax75 "I had a capsaicin paste made and put on the bottoms of my feet where I..." + (show)
@cax75

I had a capsaicin paste made and put on the bottoms of my feet where I have neuropathy. It burned quite a bit and was only on for 1 hour under Dr supervision. Then they use milk and some other things to calm down. Did it work? No

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My spouse is a liver transplant. He is post surgery 14 years. That being said they put patches on his feet, and his blood pressure was really elevated. It was very intense and felt like it was burning his feet. He refuses to get the treatment again. It did nothing in helping with pain.

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doors4ever | @doors4ever | May 14, 2024

Burned like crazy and did nothing for me. Also tried Vicks VapoRub, no help there. I got a pair of open toe compression socks on Amazon and after about a week my neuropathy was gone.

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elena_l | @elenal | May 17, 2024
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@dianeee

Has anyone tried Frankincense cream

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I use Frankincense oil every night before sleep. It temporarily helps me with pain and burning sensations.

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crossette | @crossette | May 19, 2024

I tried this once years ago and it was painful AND did nothing for the foot neuropathy. I recently saw an esteemed neuropathy specialist in Boston and she said don't use Capsaicin because it actually kills the nerves!

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cecelia19 | @cecelia19 | 4 days ago
In reply to @fala "Hi! It is always helpful to find out what others have used and what new possibilities..." + (show)
@fala

Hi!
It is always helpful to find out what others have used and what new possibilities there are.
I recently had injections for my back and hip pain. It helped "some"...but I use Capzasin every morning and night to lessen the pain. It works well, but it is the 0.1%. I feel it all day. I have had nondiabetic Neuropathy for many, many years. I would NEVER use that stuff on my feet! I use a THC creme instead. Yep, we are all different, but be careful using that (especially more potent) creme on your feet. The stuff is powerful....I use disposable gloves ALWAYS to apply!
Just putting my 2$ worth in! Thanks J. Bishop for all your experienced and researched responses! We need this site!

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Could you tell me what THC cream brand you use?

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cecelia19 | @cecelia19 | 4 days ago
In reply to @doors4ever "Burned like crazy and did nothing for me. Also tried Vicks VapoRub, no help there. I..." + (show)
@doors4ever

Burned like crazy and did nothing for me. Also tried Vicks VapoRub, no help there. I got a pair of open toe compression socks on Amazon and after about a week my neuropathy was gone.

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Could you please tell me specifically what brand of compression socks you got on Amazon?

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fala | @fala | 4 days ago
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@cecelia19

Could you tell me what THC cream brand you use?

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Hi,
I have tested many brands and this one works.
It is Doctor Solomon's.
In a cream, it is 200 mg THC and 200mg CBD. There are other products with Dr Solomon's name that are also tested by me that works for me.
Lots of luck in finding what is right for you...it can be a long road!!

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doors4ever | @doors4ever | 4 days ago
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@cecelia19

Could you please tell me specifically what brand of compression socks you got on Amazon?

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