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Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
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I’ve been dealing with it 7yrs now. It’s in both legs, feet,and hands. I’m in a wheelchair. I’ve had nerve ablation, spinal stimulator, 2 Fusions. I’m left with pain, burning, and numbness. I’ve tried Gabapentin, Lyrica, Elavil. My Doctor limited me to 3 Tylenol 4 a day. I’ve tried all the over counter creams,and every pill they say helps. I take a strong vitamin plus magnesium and a combo of B vitamins. Any help out there?
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Tramadol. You may need to go to a pain clinic to get it.
Tylenol doesn't usually help with neuropathic pain. Advil usually does, but be careful re stomach bleeding.
Try ALA (alpha lipoic acid). I take 600mg a day. It doesn't get rid of the symptoms, but it decreases the intensity. I have had PN for 9 years now. I refused to take any seizure medicine, like gabapentin. I believe they kill the pain by kiliing your nerves. I want to heal my nerves. I take vitamins, and exercise my toes 100 wiggle per day. Also, hot showers keep the pain down. It keeps the blood flowing! I keep my feet warm at all times.
I work 40 hours a week as a medical transporter. Sometimes I transport with a wheelchair van, pushing wheelchairs up a ramp. I am able to walk unhindered. The symptoms never completely go away, but are manageable so that I'm not constantly aware of them.
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Hello @marytech46hh, Welcome back. I'm sorry to hear that you are still looking for some pain relief since the last time you posted in 2023. Have you discussed pain management with your doctor?
There is another discussion that I mentioned the last time you posted. Did you get a chance to look at it?
-- Anyone had a successful experience w/ Mayo Pain Rehabilitation Center?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-successful-experience-with-mayo-pain-rehabilitation-center/.