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@resawaller I have been on a quest for nearly a decade for a medication for my peripheral neuropathy. I've gone through the list my PCP could prescribe, then through the list from my neurologist and I'm down to the end of the list from my pain specialist. Lyrica was the first neuropathy medication that was starting to help until I had a serious reaction to it and was in the hospital for a few days. Two years ago I had a Burst DR spinal cord stimulator implant. After the six week recovery, it was turned on, and I had a taste of what it feels like not to be in pain. Now, two years later, I've concluded that it has become less and less effective. It does help, but my feet are hurting in the 5-8 range.
I've been taking a low dose of morphine sulfate contin for several years and I know that the pain would be much worse without it.
The neurologist and the pain specialist have been really great, and I would recommend seeking help from them.
You can go back through this discussion and see all of the various things people have found helpful. The list is long! Good luck in your search for the right medication.
Jim