Neuropathy Medications

Hi Barry @user_che214927, I'm sure you feel very passionate about the relief you get for your peripheral neuropathy by using Neuroplasticity. There is a lot we still don't know about the brain and it's powers. I'm no expert but I'm not sure I could make a blanket statement about Neuroplasticity being the only answer for relief from the pain and discomfort caused by peripheral neuropathy. I'm not a big fan of some of the medications being used to treat peripheral neuropathy but that is just my personal opinion. If people are able to get relief from their pain caused by nerve damage, it's a good thing for them and I really hope it keeps working for them.

I do feel that Neuroplasticity and the drugs are accomplishing the same thing using different methods but I have no training or medical background so it's just an opinion. I think that Neuroplasticity is "training" the brain to not feel the pain, whereas Gabapentin and other seizure type medications are "tricking" the brain to block the pain signals that are received from the damaged nerves.

I guess the bottom line for me is that if works for you, relieves your pain and it is doing no harm to your body, then it is a good thing and your answer for relief from the pain. If I had pain with my PN, Neuroplasticity would definitely be on my bucket list of things to try even though I think it can be something that is not as easy as it sounds.

G’day my friend from down under!

Hi Barry @user_che214927, I'm sure you feel very passionate about the relief you get for your peripheral neuropathy by using Neuroplasticity. There is a lot we still don't know about the brain and it's powers. I'm no expert but I'm not sure I could make a blanket statement about Neuroplasticity being the only answer for relief from the pain and discomfort caused by peripheral neuropathy. I'm not a big fan of some of the medications being used to treat peripheral neuropathy but that is just my personal opinion. If people are able to get relief from their pain caused by nerve damage, it's a good thing for them and I really hope it keeps working for them.

I do feel that Neuroplasticity and the drugs are accomplishing the same thing using different methods but I have no training or medical background so it's just an opinion. I think that Neuroplasticity is "training" the brain to not feel the pain, whereas Gabapentin and other seizure type medications are "tricking" the brain to block the pain signals that are received from the damaged nerves.

I guess the bottom line for me is that if works for you, relieves your pain and it is doing no harm to your body, then it is a good thing and your answer for relief from the pain. If I had pain with my PN, Neuroplasticity would definitely be on my bucket list of things to try even though I think it can be something that is not as easy as it sounds.

G’day my friend from down under!

I have researched Neuroplasticity relentlessly, and it's results are accepted by research groups and hospitals worldwide.. It does not retrain the brain, it rebuilds the brain.It is not retraining it.And John , you are right, its not as easy as it sounds, but the rewards are life long.

@bustrbrwn22
I am sorry about your situation. It really sucks that many do not have an adequate support system in their lives. I'm glad your husband is paying more attention now. I'm not too familiar with what is available for people who need extra support and I should be. I wonder if, when you don't have a friend to call, you could contact Volunteers of America or some other organization for assistance? I wish you well bustrbrwn22 and hope you get help as you have needs for it. Best, Hank

@bustrbrwn22 I'm sorry that you have such severe, unrelenting pain. Most of my pain, from peripheral neuropathy, is in my feet and ankles, and it's worst when I sit down, stand still and lie down. I'm able to do all of the work taking care of our place, for which I'm thankful, but if I overdo I pay for it. But you're certainly in far more pain than I am.

My wife had severe pain from her sciatic nerve last year, and a scan showed that there was a constriction in her spine, squeezing her sciatic nerve. She had surgery for it, with just 3 small incisions, and as soon as she woke from anesthesia, the pain was amazingly better, and in a short time the pain was all gone. I'm having the same problem now, with my spine clenching the nerves to my legs and feet, and I hope that surgery, scheduled for the 24th, will help me as much as it did my wife.

I haven't heard from you if you're considering surgery. It could make a big difference.

How long ago did you have the charcoal treatment? I've never had the experience, but I've been a guest at a facility twice, after failing suicide attempts, the first time for 6 weeks, the second time only 3 days. The staff totally botched my second visit. I should have stayed longer, but I left before they did any permanent harm to me.

Medications can be a challenge when they're needed for both physical pain or diseases and mental health issues. I have medications for depression and anxiety, as well as for neuropathy and arthritis, and I'm really fortunate to have a team of good doctors.

And you're fortunate to have such a supportive husband.

Jim

@bustrbrwn22 I'm sorry that you have such severe, unrelenting pain. Most of my pain, from peripheral neuropathy, is in my feet and ankles, and it's worst when I sit down, stand still and lie down. I'm able to do all of the work taking care of our place, for which I'm thankful, but if I overdo I pay for it. But you're certainly in far more pain than I am.

My wife had severe pain from her sciatic nerve last year, and a scan showed that there was a constriction in her spine, squeezing her sciatic nerve. She had surgery for it, with just 3 small incisions, and as soon as she woke from anesthesia, the pain was amazingly better, and in a short time the pain was all gone. I'm having the same problem now, with my spine clenching the nerves to my legs and feet, and I hope that surgery, scheduled for the 24th, will help me as much as it did my wife.

I haven't heard from you if you're considering surgery. It could make a big difference.

How long ago did you have the charcoal treatment? I've never had the experience, but I've been a guest at a facility twice, after failing suicide attempts, the first time for 6 weeks, the second time only 3 days. The staff totally botched my second visit. I should have stayed longer, but I left before they did any permanent harm to me.

Medications can be a challenge when they're needed for both physical pain or diseases and mental health issues. I have medications for depression and anxiety, as well as for neuropathy and arthritis, and I'm really fortunate to have a team of good doctors.

And you're fortunate to have such a supportive husband.

Jim

How often do you do the dry needling? Peggy

Anyone ever try dry needling combined with electric stimulation and exercise? I’ve recently read quite a few articles touting the effectiveness of this method similar to acupuncture for neuropathy. There are many physical therapists adept at this. I myself had it done about 5 yrs. ago to relieve leg pain which was successful and a friend had success with neck pain. I also read about a naturopathic oncologist (Dr. Heather Paulson.com)who may have been in an article stating this possibility with regard to post chemo neuropathy. Just FYI. Helen

Thank you so much for reaching out. I had about 5 gallon charcoal bags administered through a nasal tube. They tell you to keep swapping the vomit and keep it down. The doctor left and said the pills were too digested to save me (about 200 sleeping pills) and I never saw him again. I’ll never forget the nurse saying I was going to make it and pulling pulverized bits of sleeping pills from my vomit.