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Does anyone treat their neuropathy without pharmaceutical drugs?

Posted by annashby @annashby, Feb 1, 2025

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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berthamincox | @berthamincox | Mar 20 11:38am
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I did not receive laser treatment therapy. I have had red light therapy which I get at a local physical therapy establishment. Today I saw a physiatrist for pain in my shin due to poor healing from a shave biopsy and he is trying to treat me holistically. I am going to be using a massage cream with frankincense, myrrh, lavender oil and saffron oil. I have celiac disease and neuropathy and am very sensitive to needles so cortisone is out. Time is a big healer--at least I hope so. But I am aware of sports rehab places in NYC that do provide laser therapy.

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@arcuri24 I’ve been dealing with neuropathy for nearly 6 yrs. I’ve tried so many tools, drugs, Accupuncture and so forth. I’m going to check into Asian and or oriental med to see if anything helps. If u find something please post it. Thanks and good luck

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joannehart | @joannehart | Mar 20 2:42pm

Have you tried red light therapy. I have used it daily for 7 years. It stopped the foot pain and the numbness has not increased

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arcuri24 | @arcuri24 | Mar 20 3:27pm
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@arcuri24 I’ve been dealing with neuropathy for nearly 6 yrs. I’ve tried so many tools, drugs, Accupuncture and so forth. I’m going to check into Asian and or oriental med to see if anything helps. If u find something please post it. Thanks and good luck

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I have tried Lidocaine with Blue Emu and that gave me some relief on nights when foot pain was bad. I am now using Wise Men Healing Balm to which I will add lavender oil and saffron oil for use on my shin wound. Since you tried acupuncture you are already into the Asian toolbox of medicine. Massage therapy is also part of their repetoire. I will let you know how that works. I also think diet plays a role. I have to be gluten free as I have celiac disease which brought on my neuropathy. My diet is limited and I added to that by reducing sugar intake as it has inflammatory properties. I will let you know how it goes for me. I will give it at least two months to see if there is any healing. I wish you success and luck!

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