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Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 27 5:51pm | Replies (6152)

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@notborntoburn

Hi
I have been taking Balofen 10mg x3 in 24hrs,but as of late my Achilles Tendons have been getting spasms and surprising me with a tightness in the middle of night,along with a surprise spasm in my feet,toes and legs.
The dr has switched me to Tizanadine 10mg 3x day. I do stretch my feet and ankles despite the aggravation it causes in the burning. Then again the burning never stops anyway.
Everyone who posts on this site encourages me with their willingness to keep looking for help and I may not have much to offer I sure do appreciate knowing you are out there!
I was approached in pain management to try capsian, they sedate you and wrap your feet in it,I used the cream and could not get it off fast enough! The burning was deep and awful,I don't need anything to increase that. I think it is barbaric and comes with too high of a cost to exacerbate pain.
One day we will feel no pain and run and not grow weary,we will walk and be faint.

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Replies to "Hi I have been taking Balofen 10mg x3 in 24hrs,but as of late my Achilles Tendons..."

Hello, @notborntoburn - since you mentioned having some issues with increased muscle spasms and tightening, I've moved your post here to this discussion, "Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the Group," so more members could interact with you about this symptom, like @burningfeetinphoenix @jeffrapp @artscaping @dotty @ashley302.

You also mentioned that you had some therapy with capsaicin. Here is some information on it which may be of interest https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/capsaicin-topical-route/description/drg-20062561. Sounds like this treatment didn't work well for you?

Just wanted to clarify, notborntoburn, that you are thinking that these muscle issues are related to the neuropathy itself, rather than being side effects of any of the medications you are taking?