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Which prescription medication helps you best for peripheral neuropathy
Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 15, 2021 | Replies (39)Comment receiving replies
Hi @mojosteve1961, Thanks for creating this discussion. I'm one of the 20 percenters or so with neuropathy that do not have any associated pain for symptoms, just the numbness. There are no medications that help with that so I'm still looking for the magic bullet. I have found supplements that help and made some lifestyle changes - lost/losing weight, eating healthier and exercising more among the changes. I'm happy to hear Lyrica helps with your symptoms and I'm sure others with diabetic neuropathy will be able to share their experience with what helps them.
You might also be interested in reading through some of the other discussions related to diabetes and neuropathy.
- Diabetic Neuropathy progressing?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diabetic-neuropathy-progressing/
- Neuropathy due to long untreated diabetes: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-2/
- Use New Article About Treating Peripheral Neuropathy: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/use-new-article-about-treating-peripheral-neuropathy/
Have you had to make any changes to help control your diabetes?
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First off, you're quite welcome, John. I've changed my diet considerably due to developing diabetes roughly 10 months ago. I've made an effort to greatly reduce my carb intake. I'm eating more vegetables and salads, and staying away from food that is loaded with carbs and/or sugar. I've stopped drinking beer, I LOVE the taste of beer, but have given it up so I can continue to feel healthier and better. I haven't had a beer in over three months now, and I can honestly say I don't miss it. And thanks for YOUR reply to my inquiry.