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I have been using Gabapentin for at least 15 years & it keeps my neuropathy subdued & totally bearable. I have cut down my 4 a day to usually 2 & at times have gone off just to test. No trouble going off except that the symptoms return & they're not bearable. I have been told by more than one neurologist that
I could take a considerably higher dosage w/o difficulty - but have not needed to.
My current (1 year ) difficulty is 2 small unhealing open wounds on my ankle - & no=thing seems to get a healing response for incredible pain. Did think brief laser treatments were the answer but had to stop for distance reasons (will be returning soon). Compression wraps the wound specialist relies on have done nothing for wound closing. If anyone has any answers to this I'd be so grateful.. Wound spec.diagnosis is atrophy blanche - but there doesn't seem to be a section for this on our Mayo groups. Help!!
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I have used BOIRON NATURAL CALENDULA CREAM .. then I put wet patch on top of it, the kind used for burns . CURITY NON ADHERENT STRIPS OR SQUARES . Then dry bandage on top. It work great for me .. I will try and send pictures
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Hello Superwife, I have been taking Gabapentin for several years at 400mg x 4 daily. I have a rash (no open wound) on my Neuropathy leg and my dermatologist prescribed a topical cream (Triamcinolone Acetonide) and that helps my irritation. Not sure if that would help your open wounds but I hope you find a solution. Bob