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Does anyone treat their neuropathy without pharmaceutical drugs?
I’ve recently been diagnosed with neuropathy and given gabapentin for pain. I am concerned about the many side effects of this drug. I don’t know why I have this condition as I am not diabetic and have no pinched nerves in my spine. I’m 78 and pretty healthy except for this. I exercise at the gym 4-4 times a week and walk several miles when I don’t go to the Y.
Anyone have suggestions for me?
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mine only seems to act up at night mainly.. I will soak my feet in cooler water then tks .. goodluck ps I am new here did chemo and rads
Hello to all: I just joined this group tks for adding me
and chemo and rads .. taken so do have neuropathy but blessed to be here . looking for best soak.. epsom seems to dry out my feet and lotion voltaren does nothing .. shoes I have Hoka now . .and what do you wear? I dont walk outside now in winter as I fell of the bus in winter. use a cane. also best creme for feet, Gold Bold does nothing for me Thanks in advance
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2 ReactionsAlpha Lipoid Acid also burns my stomach, but I take it with food or make sure I have food on my stomach, My doctor also gave me prescription that help my acid reflux. Omeprazole 20Mg twice a day. try this, it works
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1 ReactionYes. I use a combination of Aspercreme (4% lidocaine) and Voltaren gel for neuropathy pain.
This works well for me for muscle pain also.
First massage in Voltaren, wait a few minutes for it to absorb, then rub in a layer of Aspercreme.
Theory is using both an antiinflammatory and topical anesthetic could be synergistic.
Also seems to help to rub them into trigger point areas that can refer pain to more distant spots.
For instance, top of the foot pain can be referred from anywhere in the shin muscles.
Makes sense since you're dealing with nerves that run all the way down the leg.
I’m glad that works for you. I have tried taking it with food in addition to my acid reflux medication and it’s still a problem.
Unfortunately, my acid reflux is quite severe.
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1 ReactionWhat is your best cream that you use on your feet?
I use "ICY HOT" original rubbed over feet and legs. It brings a temp relief for hours but pain, tingling and numbness returns after all. There is NO real cure for Neuropathy as I have already spent thousands and thousands of dollars which was a waste. Once nerves are damaged, they're damaged! Don't let the doctors make you believe there is a somewhat a cure if you continue to take meds such as Juniva, Gabapentin, etc...
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2 ReactionsI’m fortunate that my PN is painless . I just deal with the weakness, numbness, and tingling in my feet. There is no cure and there will never be any. Don’t fall for all the scams on the internet the claim that their products are cures for PN. You just have to deal with it as it will be with you forever.
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2 ReactionsThe list:
B Vitamins
R-ALA
Acetyl-Carnitine
N-acetyl-cysteine
Curcumin
Fish Oil (Omega"s) I use Krill Oil
This is the list from the Mayo Clinic for what helps..
For me keeping my feet cool, helps (sleeping with one foot-leg out of the blankets seems to do the trick for me)..
At work I can't do that so I'm searching for some kind of cooling shoe inserts.
So summer months are the worst for me....Hot baths also
I tried all the RX stuff by the time it worked somewhat it made me dizzy..goofy so I quit it
I'm not diabetic but sugar/Chocolate seems to set it off also Alcohol...Dang! lol
I'm trying Metformin because it help regulate your glucose...The verdict is still out on this since I just started it..
Has anyone tried “Diosmin-Hesperidin” for neuropathy? These supplements may be very helpful to regenerate nerves.