Does anyone treat their neuropathy without pharmaceutical drugs?

Posted by annashby @annashby, Feb 1 3:56pm

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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marthadean | @marthadean | Sep 22 2:35pm

try talking to a sports doctor to figure out where the pain is coming from and hopefully find a way to stop it

mbaxter | @mbaxter | Sep 23 7:18am

Consider changing your diet. Avoid inflammatory foods such as dairy. Avoid many food groups initially and if that helps, add back one group at a time slowly and carefully. I find an extreme difference in neuropathy and can now "stray" a little bit occasionally. I live GF DF low FODMAP low fructose very low nightshades. I also take Low dose Naltrexone from a compound pharmacy. I'm also chemically sensitive and very careful what's in my environment and frequently wear a mask re odors and pollen and such. And of course stretch and exercise. Yes, very time consuming. But I'm 83.

lgort5 | @lgort5 | Sep 23 9:50am

ALA and magnesium glyconate plus heat has greatly helped my peripheral neuropathy . I did Gabapentin Lyrica and Cymbalta with no relief and horrible side effects.

loriesco | @loriesco | Sep 23 10:59am

No nervedrugs helped me. MORE EXERCISE and working on my lumbar helps. The corticosteroid yesterday in my coccyx area worked wonders! My leg/foot nerve problems originate in damaged spine nerve roots affecting my leg. Mostly my left. Try a MFR therapist!!!