Just have to applaud your efforts @solobeee. You have first of all accepted the fact that as of right now there is no cure for neuropathy of any kind. I read that there are three companies working n the development of a faster nerve healing approach.

The best we can all do is find opportunities to mitigate the impact of pain and decreasing capabilities. What are you doing for your numb feet? I turned my feet over to my MFR therapist with the note that I had to be a safe driver. Numb feet aren't helpful.

Regarding gabapentin. My neurologist started with gabapentin and my body only tolerated it at night so I went up to 1200 mg. Then I found other options that worked better without the "fuzzies". And so with my clinician's approval, I have tapered off and reduced the gabapentin to 600 mg and replaced it with another 30 mg of Duloxetine in the morning and a bigger dropper of MM at bedtime.

I have been using MM for at least 7 years......and it now is responsible for delivering a reasonably pain-reduced body for activities of daily living. I do not expect to be pain-free....just want to face levels that can be tolerated.

Do you mix your own tinctures? I haven't done gummies in a long time. When do you use those? Please stay in touch and let us know how things are going for you.

May you be content and at ease.
Chris

@solobeee, @jrayk,@johnbishop, @mashm888 etc Hello, fellow feet/leg/hands, pain/numbness folks.....Interesting conversation you've got going. @solobeee , are you seriously riding your bicycle 20 miles?????? How often? Flatland or hills or mountains??????

I can't do anything bike due balance, feet on pedals is a killer, I'd fall and kill myself for sure if outside rather than gym, & the upward/downward motion and damage to my hips. After a few minutes of that motion, I'd be in bed in agony for days!

However, I still enjoy very much and can do the recumbent stepper. That is comfortable and gives me whole body and cardio, good movement for me. The best, of course, since I also have other diagnoses - fibromyalgia, arthritis like crazy and very painful, herniated lumbar and cervical discs, sarcoid and other stuff...Requip for RLS, severe apnea so I use a b-pap for sleep. And, Lyrica for firbro pain and anxiety, LOVE IT, and Robaxin for muscle relaxant for cramping which can be extreme. 1:1 MMJ tincture is a winner for anxiety, pain, etc.at night.

This combination seems to be what works for me now. I also am extremely careful re shoes.....John....and use lotions, sometimes MMJ lotion at night on feet/legs/hands/wrists. It's costly so I limit the MMJ lotion, but some lotion is necessary. Another member suggested Bed and Bath Lavendar, or lavendar and 2 other healing spices - John, do you remember what they were? Frankinsence and mhyrr?

Anyway, haven't tried them yet, but soon....will report response.

Walking is good for me, but it is best usually when I go to the Mayo Clinic in Fl and walk the corridors between the 3 main buildings. It's relaxing, carpeted, safe, comfy, cool in heat summer, lots of human beings around safe from covid but with people......wonderful....and lovely paintings, etc. I hit the gift shop while there, too.....

Hope some of this can work for you and incorporate it into your schedule. It's taken a couple years to get this cocktail together and find what' best for this pain. Most of all, getting to learn from these Connect warriors, @johnbishop, @artscaping, @sueinmn, and so many others.....put it all together, add the docs at Mayo, common sense, moderation, moderation, moderation and focus on cleansing breathing and healing....All together, God and I are getting these legs and feet and whole body in a better place.

Blessings, folks. Hope your day is filled with spring, good things and new friends on these groups. elizabeth