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Has anyone ever tried Lyrica for neuropathy?
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@gjuszaki
I am 77 and just not one to advocate surgery for anyone. Why?
My 79 yr old sister has had osteo arthritis for over 10 years. And because of "pain" in her knees ( pain was never from an accident nor a fall) -- she had a TKR 7 yrs ago and then quit walking because of constant "pain" in both knees.
Now she hardly does anything and sits and watches TV all day.
To me, the key to aging well is to keep moving, eat a proper meal and talk with people, neighbors, church members or even friendly conversations in your grocery store.
I can't see how surgery doesn't injure nerve endings and cause more pain. I could be wrong.
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@sanditx
Hi 👋 and thanks for your response. I’m a great individual researcher, and totally agree with you about surgery, especially as we advance in age. Quite a difference in the outcome e when your 39 as opposed to 79.
I push through pain everyday, and agree totally with your recommendation ms to keep moving. I also believe the most important aspect first and foremost for these issues is maintaining a proper weight. This is my goal currently to drop 25 lbs. I use topical Voltaren which seems to help my OA. I recently started to use a Tens unit with high intensity on both feet each night for 1 hour while watching TV. Occasionally a deep tissue foot massage for PN.
Regretfully your sister didn’t have a good outcome from TKR.
I wish she had fought through the pain to keep moving, as I firmly believe sedentary lifestyle will only provide more pain and less mobility.
Thanks again for your valued comments, as we chief along through life.
Gene / Geno 👋😁🇺🇸