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Thoughts on Capsaicin creme and has anyone used Epsom salt cream?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 9 5:20pm | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
My Neurologist is trying the Qutenza Patches (Capsaicin). You get a treatment every three months. They are not fun. Right after and into the next day the area burns terrible. I have two treatments and have seen a little improvement in my pain. The Neurologist said that it usually takes three treatment to get the full effect. They are helping just enough so I have a glimmer of hope. I will post an update after I get my third treatment. I would like to try the capsaicin cream
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Qutenza is usually covered by insurance when prescribed for its FDA approved indication: pain in feet caused by diabetes- related peripheral neuropathy. Benefit has been reported after three applications in some studies and after four in others, so patience is required if you opt for this treatment. In one study 41% of those using opioids for this condition were able to discontinue them after a year’s treatment with Qutenza. In a retrospective observational study 86% of those using Qutenza for a year reported pain reduction from slight to notable. Intriguingly. there is some post- approval data hinting at a disease modifying (nerve generating) effect in addition to the established pain- reduction effect. All this said, there are a number of non- responders, even after four applications spaced three months apart over a year.
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I would wager that these treatments are not covered by insurance.