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Has anyone found a treatment that helps with peripheral neuropathy?
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I have idiopathic neuropathy and use electrical stimulation which hasn't done much. The other day I bought a large pain patch that had a 5% lidocaine solution. I cut it into smaller pieces because the inner side of my ankles will burn. I applied the small patches and thy worked. Don't know if this will help anyone else but i wanted to share. I have tried multiple creams and so on but this really took away the burning sensation. I had to add a bandaid to keep it on at night.
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@katdens trial and error , right? Yes, I have discovered with at least trying 20 different topicals (from prescription to OTC) that aspercream is most effective for me. It only lasts15-20 mins, but it’s 15-20 mins! I also like Vicks at night, menthol…so, I called a pharmacist (compound) locally. My PCP and pharmacist are going to create a cream with those two ingredients…brainstorming with them now. This neuropathy is so different and distinct for everyone, yet so the same, it is frustrating. My pain is 24/7…at night with the help of 10 mg zolpidem, Vicks, warm socks, soothing music, mediation…I can usually get 6 hours of sleep. What I think is sad…is when I wake up - the only thing that keeps me going through the day is , knowing I will get 6 hours of restful sleep later. Desperate in Florida..