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Hi Fredjan, So sorry to hear about your condition. I to am prediabetic and pain in both feet began a month ago. The doctors thought it was due to a pinched nerve at L5/S1 but I had surgery in March this year to fix that problem but the pain has only gotten worse since then. It has been less than 2 months since the surgery so the nerve is still healing according to the surgeon. Gaba did not work for me. I'm now on a wait list to see the neurologist for another nerve conduction test and a consult on what medication might work. I'm curious about the neuro stimulators your Dr. is recommending. Could you please be more specific so I could bring it up with my Dr? There are several different devices and some require electric stimulation of the nerves in the spine that are causing the problem.
Thanks
James
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My neuropathy started from a bulging disc at l5/S1. In 2011, I was scheduled for back surgery. Minutes before the procedure the surgeon looked at the new MRI & said he felt the bulge was improving and thought we should cancel the surgery. It was a very emotional time. My back pain did not improve for quite awhile & then I started to get tingly, numb, buzzing in my feet. I am very active with running, walking biking and yoga. My pain is worse when I am lying down. Muscle relaxers and ice give me some relief. My greatest fear is being unable to get outside and move. I haven’t found others with similar story. I was excited to see James had issues with L5S1. Sometimes, I feel it is all n my head. Knowing someone with similar causes is a relief.