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@johnnieray47

Hi, my name is johnnie ray and I have had peripheral neuropathy for about three years. My VA doc and Medicare doc both tell me nothing will help. All they offer is gabapentin or Lyrica .

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Hi @johnnieray47, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear you are dealing with peripheral neuropathy. PN is what brought me to Connect back in 2016. I shared my neuropathy journey along with other members in another discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/.

I know it's not much comfort but you are not alone. I think most of us suffering with the different neuropathy symptoms came to Connect hoping to find the magic bullet that cures neuropathy when one doesn't exist. What we can do together is share our experiences and learn from each other what we have found that has provided us with some type of relief. The best thing we can do is be our own best advocate by learning as much as we can about our condition and what treatments may provide a form of relief. A great place to learn more about neuropathy is the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy website - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/.

Have you done any research on alternative or complementary treatments for neuropathy? What symptoms bother you the most if you don't mind me asking?

I have recently gotten neuropathy from a recent minimally evasive surgery done in October. Just had a new MRI and I will be discussing why I have this symptom now. Will keep you posted on his answer. I know physical therapy and exercises on line that suppose to help. Pain meds also help but you can only get them from a pain specialist doctor. I take Norco.