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What do people do for chronic neuropathic pain?
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Gabapentin 900 mg at bedtime, Tylenol (620 mg/tab arthritis strength) with dosage max of 3200 mg spread throughout the day with one reserved for bedtime. As I've mentioned in another comment elsewhere, I'm now working with a PT who specializes in neuro problems. Working on my core to strengthen my back and get me standing up straight again, so my legs can function more normally. Absolutely marvelous. This PT is totally different from other PTs I've worked with. The PT is very gradual, and very directed. It has brought relief from pain that I didn't think possible. One difference is that the pain is mainly from osteoarthritis, not from neuropathy. But as my balance has improved, I'm more confident, and walking is easier, thus easing the effects of the neuropathy.
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@joanland , I realize this post is from last year, but I saw it and wondered if you could provide any insight on something. You stated you had osteoarthritis and neuropathy pain. My mother has confirmed severe osteoarthritis in multiple locations. She’s gone some relief over the years with cortisone injections in her knees and hips. She also has neuropathy and has numb feet and poor balance. She is in a nursing home and mainly in a wheelchair, walking very little with a walker.
She occasionally has severe pain in one leg from hip to the foot so bad that she will stay in bed for the day. She has no mental decline, but she isn’t able to describe the pain. Like does it feel like arthritis or nerve pain? She can’t say….I don’t know why she can’t tell the difference. The facility made her an appointment at the Orthopedic office for this week. I suppose they will scan her…..idk. We suspect her neuropathy is from severe B12 deficiency she had for years but refused to treat.
Do you immediately know which type of pain you are experiencing?
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How did you find a PT who "specializes" in neuro problems? A reply would very helpful. Thanks Paul