Neuropathy pain.

Hi, there my paper neighbor.......@helennicola. Let's see if I understand. I think I said and actually do the following: My day begins with duloxetine (which I am very happy with....anti-anxiety for the day and anti-depression) and a 1:1 tincture CBD/THC unless I will be driving and then I use a 2:1 CBD/THC. That's it until some easy 2:1 in the "lazy afternoon".

And in the evening.......about 9:30.....900 mg of Gabapentin. (that's 3 of the 300mg.) It starts to work right away and helps me sleep without all the numbness, tingles, and even worse, the needles. I do notice a bit of unsteadiness if I get up to use the restroom after midnight....just be aware. Just as I nestle in for the night I do a tincture of the 2:1 CBD/THC. I seldom wake up until late morning. That is because living with constant pain and other aggravating sensations just wears me out. And yet, if you are too fatigued, you become a bit depressed and then can't sleep.

This regime does take a commitment. Really messes up my day if I forget something along the way. And yet....it makes my day relatively predictable unless the itch crops up. I think you just need to be observant......and notice when you need to make adjustments. I don't know where you are......not CA or OR. You can travel to CA????

I sometimes read that now even 100% CBD can be helpful without any THC. The quality of the plants can make a difference. Fortunately, I haven't had to go down that path.

Let me know how this all works for you. I want to think of you as resting peacefully.
Chris

Hi Hank @jesfactsmon I am so sorry to hear Linda has a terrible bout with neuropathy in her feet. I know many Mayo Clinic members have reported that after receiving the covid vaccine their neuropathy symptoms worsened. I hope this is a temporary situation. Tell her to hang in there. I have heard many say the side effects were worse with the second dose. I am assuming she got the Pfizer vaccine. Did you get the vaccine as well? Are you experiencing any negative reactions?
I have heard by definition it should not be called a vaccine because a vaccine prevents an outbreak of an illness instead of decreasing the effects of the illness. I also had heard the medication should be labeled as “gene therapy”. It is hard to say what is best to do since there is not much known with the effects of the virus or the medications. Best wishes to you both. Toni

@lacy2
Hi JS, nice to hear from you but sorry to hear about your flare. Linda, my wife, has had a terrible one for about 3-4 days now, her feet are just burning SO BADLY. Very little to be done except use M.Marijuana occasionally.

It was kind of you to clarify your earlier take on the Glaucoma issue w.r.t. Cymbalta, for others benefit, such as Jen & Helen. One really must be very careful about taking anything, even if prescribed by a doctor. They are clearly not infallible.

Hope things are OK in Ontario with both yourself as well as your husband. How is his heart surgery recovery going? Is he able to be up and about now?

Best, Hank

@avmcbellar
Thanks Toni. Yes Linda had the first dose of the Pfizer and she had no issues. I go next month I guess. Did you get yours?

I have read references lately that our society is going to achieve herd immunity by May or so. If true it would be amazing, and I would love to avoid taking the vaccine if possible. But do not know if it is really true or not.

Hope you are doing well. Hopefully you guys (in Fla.) did not get as cold as we did the last week! Best, Hank

I haven’t tried them yet but read that TENS can help.

Hi guys , I have just had a quick read of bogth of your posts. If there is a problem with eyes, then the only person you should be consulting is a Neuro Ophthalmologist. They are scarce here in Australia, but having waited for six months it is fiŕst week of next month. A normal Ophthalmologist is not good enough. But good luck and best wishes.

Hi, there my paper neighbor.......@helennicola. Let's see if I understand. I think I said and actually do the following: My day begins with duloxetine (which I am very happy with....anti-anxiety for the day and anti-depression) and a 1:1 tincture CBD/THC unless I will be driving and then I use a 2:1 CBD/THC. That's it until some easy 2:1 in the "lazy afternoon".

And in the evening.......about 9:30.....900 mg of Gabapentin. (that's 3 of the 300mg.) It starts to work right away and helps me sleep without all the numbness, tingles, and even worse, the needles. I do notice a bit of unsteadiness if I get up to use the restroom after midnight....just be aware. Just as I nestle in for the night I do a tincture of the 2:1 CBD/THC. I seldom wake up until late morning. That is because living with constant pain and other aggravating sensations just wears me out. And yet, if you are too fatigued, you become a bit depressed and then can't sleep.

This regime does take a commitment. Really messes up my day if I forget something along the way. And yet....it makes my day relatively predictable unless the itch crops up. I think you just need to be observant......and notice when you need to make adjustments. I don't know where you are......not CA or OR. You can travel to CA????

I sometimes read that now even 100% CBD can be helpful without any THC. The quality of the plants can make a difference. Fortunately, I haven't had to go down that path.

Let me know how this all works for you. I want to think of you as resting peacefully.
Chris

Hi again Chris, I don’t know if you have tried all these possible itch solutions but I have written them down when I learn of them but keep forgetting to tell you! Please excuse if they are redundant and I can’t remember sources but here goes: Quercetin w/bromelaine, Evening Primrose w/vit. E, Hydroxyzine, onion skin powder, Dapsone, Adaptive essential oil, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepune. I’m not sure if I got spellings correct but just FYI! And wishing you be itch free! 😊 Helen