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Has anyone found a treatment that helps with peripheral neuropathy?

Posted by bigjohnscho @bigjohnscho, Jul 1, 2025

I suspect that everyone on this forum has been searching for a medication that helps their neuropathy and even though you no that all the internet claims are false we continue to waste hundreds of pounds. Desperation is a powerful force. Has any one been fortunate enough to find a genuine treatment. I just can’t believe that there are so many awful people who prey on our vulnerability and knowingly orchestrate such elaborate scams.

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dabebun | @dabebun | 5 days ago
In reply to @19281928 "@michhino I have neuropathy in my feet and walk 4 miles every morning but can only..." + (show)
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@michhino I have neuropathy in my feet and walk 4 miles every morning but can only do so with good quality shoes . My old pair were wearing down and I didn't realize it until my pain started getting bad, pain up my legs , shins, hips and back to where I could barely move . I replaced my shoes (hokas ) with stability and shock absorption and the results were amazing, I had very little pain this morning and certain it will continue to improve, this was just day one . Footwear is so important with neuropathy. I also have fibromyalgia on top of it so definitely need supportive shoes .

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@19281928 very true about the shoes. Even though my treatments work, there is only 1 pair of shoes l found that allows me on my feet. The fact that getting the right shoes allows you to walk 4 miles is already very good. As soon as l got on my feet l had too much pain, my treatments are gradually healing me and l can be on my feet for longer and longer every month.

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mrmacabre | @mrmacabre | 5 days ago
In reply to @kayejen "@michhino Dogs are AMAZING. I'm a dog and cat lover. Just having a dog or cat..." + (show)
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@michhino Dogs are AMAZING. I'm a dog and cat lover. Just having a dog or cat setting/laying on my lap and petting a dog or cat helps me to stay calm. I'm waiting for the day when they announce that they have found "something" that will help "renew "the nerve endings "that are dying in my body (my legs). So, while I wait for that exciting news I keep on trying to find the medication that will take care of the NEVER-ENDING PAIN that I have from the PN and the LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS. I seem to have a double whammy when it comes to the pain. And, I do tend to have some negative thoughts come upon me and that is NO WAY TO START A NEW DAY with negative thoughts. I'm working on that. More POSITIVE THOUGHTS for me.
You have a BLESSED AND BEAUTFIUL DAY.

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@kayejen Cats are cool.

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highdesertdweller | @highdesertdweller | 4 days ago

Does CET really work? I've had no success with anything for years. Thanks.

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jniz | @jniz | 4 days ago

I have idiopathic peripheral neuropathy and recently had a Spinal implant put in my back BS SCS. While not perfect it helps significantly with the pain. Everyone is different but the pain meds come with side effects that are life changing and not in a good way for me. Admittedly, a necessary option but tapering off slowly now.

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gnocchi | @gnocchi | 4 days ago
In reply to @jeraldrondo430 "@gnocchi I take nortripelene I sleep all night with no pain including the burning and numbness..." + (show)
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@gnocchi
I take nortripelene
I sleep all night with no pain including the burning and numbness
Ask your doctor. This drug is also for depression but really works on neuropathy

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@jeraldrondo430
Hi - at 7 pm I always take my 50 mg of amitriptyline which is good too - am doing better now with some real good supplements and acupuncture. I got alpha lipoic acid that is really going to help - read about it - my acupuncturist told me she gives it to her diabetic patients - but I am not diabetic and the guy at the nature store only had one bottle LEFT - I read where it can help in 3 or 4 weeks but see a difference already - lots of people take it on an empty stomach in the morning so it will get into your system. Anyway, thanks. I learned about this supplement on this WEBSITE that it really helps - wait until I tell my primary care dr this - anyway, I live with hope now. Will not take those awful Lyrica or gabapentin - Lyrica made me so tired I couldn't walk to the car - no thank you. Take care.

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debduh11 | @debduh11 | 4 days ago
In reply to @SusanEllen66 "I have Polyneuropathy. I cannot take the usual drugs ie. Gabapentin because they put me to..." + (show)
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I have Polyneuropathy. I cannot take the usual drugs ie. Gabapentin because they put me to sleep. So, I don’t take any medication for my PN at all. When things start annoying me I rub crème with lidocaine like Aspercream on the area. That helps.
My nerves were damaged from a lack of blood because my arteries got inflamed by a rare autoimmune disease.

Please don’t get fooled by what you see on YouTube and television wherever else you’ve got people trying to sell answers to your pain from neuropathy. especially if you see one that says he’s a doctor, and most likely he owns the business so you could check on that I’ve seen that happen several times where this doctor comes on and swears that his patients take it and they’re doing quite well and that we should take it too. It turns out that he owns the company and is making a profit off of people in pain. Don’t believe it, not for one minute.

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@SusanEllen66 I. have used Magnesium cream on my feet and it is the only thing that seems to help somewhat.

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ohiodoug | @ohiodoug | 4 days ago
In reply to @dabebun "@michhino I'm sorry to hear the struggle. I developed neuropathy on my feet from exercising too..." + (show)
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@michhino I'm sorry to hear the struggle. I developed neuropathy on my feet from exercising too much. 1 went to doctor's but didn't take drugs. I had incredible amount of pain walking and kept getting worse over 10 months. I also spent much money trying different treatments. In the end l settle for 3 devices l tried in a neuropathy clinic and self treated at home. The improvement is very small and gradual, it took me 12 months of consistent use to be able to walk around for an hour now with discomfort but a lot less pain. I used to have so much pain just walking to the bathroom or brushing my teeth. I plan on keep doing my treatments for another 2 years. Hope l can go back to sports the way l used to. Right now l can play a bit once or twice a week. I use a PEMF, red light, and a shockwave machine. I don't have any health issues maybe that's why l am seeing improvement with proper treatment. I wish you the best. Spending all that money is exhausting. Then when it doesn't work it's crushing. It's not possible to describe the neuropathic pain to those who never experienced it. I feel you. I'm glad you got a dog.

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@dabebun

Hi Dabebun

"I use a PEMF, red light, and a shockwave machine"

Can you share which PEMF and shockwave you use? How often, duration, etc?

Thanks
Doug

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SusanEllen66 Susan McMichael | @SusanEllen66 | 3 days ago

Try ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID
ALA is available anywhere vitamins are sold.

For me, I take 600mg capsules 2X day.

If I were you, I would try ALA first before buying anything else…
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SusanEllen66 Susan McMichael | @SusanEllen66 | 3 days ago
In reply to @SusanEllen66 "Try ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID ALA is available anywhere vitamins are sold. For me, I take 600mg capsules..." + (show)
Profile picture for SusanEllen66 Susan McMichael @SusanEllen66

Try ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID
ALA is available anywhere vitamins are sold.

For me, I take 600mg capsules 2X day.

If I were you, I would try ALA first before buying anything else…

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@SusanEllen66
Sorry about the horrible picture

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