Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

So, will this help my PN?

Gabapentin is definitely not helping me withPN

It’s something to try if nothing else is giving you relief. It sounds like it has helped some people.

Hello:
Please, would you tell me in Miami where are local pharmacies for buy Gabapentin?
Best regards,
Cynthia

Hello @silverapple I believe you need a prescription for Gabapentin. @johnbishop can you confirm?

Hello @silverapple, I think @amandajro is correct. You can't buy Gabapentin without a prescription although I'm not sure about some unscrupulous online pharmacies. I think it's a controlled substance in quite a few states and controlled state by state.

State-Imposed Restrictions on Gabapentin: https://www.medval.com/2020/01/08/state-imposed-restrictions-on-gabapentin/

My husband has been dealing with severe muscle loss and fasticulations for about a year and it has gottten increasingly worse.They thought he had multi-focal motor neuropathy but he did not have the antibodies, or any conduction block on his Emg's. So they seem stumped and now think its a type of als though he doesnt have foot drop, or exaggerated reflex. and other indicators. He is extremely upset and I can'thelp but feel that because they don't have a definitive diagnosis they are pointing to that. Anyone have similar experience or can suggest any other tests or avenues to follow. I really appreciate your help.

Hello @theresadono, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. I just read the patient's story that sounds like it might be similar to what your husband is experiencing.

Excerpt from article below – "My diagnosis changed from benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) to cramp … I do not have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or multiple sclerosis (MS) and …" – Living Each Day to the Fullest – GBS/CIDP Foundation: https://www.gbs-cidp.org/patient-stories/living-each-day-to-the-fullest/

Have you thought about seeking help or a second opinion from a major teaching hospital or health facility like Mayo Clinic? If you would like to seek help from Mayo Clinic, contact one of the appointment offices. The contact information for Minnesota, Arizona and Florida can be found here http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63.

Treatment of peripheral neuropathy in both legs; medications utilized by prescription; non-prescription medications, trouble sleeping through

I’m new to the group as of today. I have poly neuropathy. I’ve had two EMG tests, and I’ve gotten a little worse. Sometimes (right now), the pain is so bad I can’t stand it, but the main thing bothering me is loss of balance. I can be walking across the room, or even standing, and I’ll fall down. I can’t hardly get up when I fall down, which is troubling. I use a cane, except in my home, because everything is level, and I hold on to walls, furniture, etc. It started about 12 years ago as tingling in my right foot, so I went to foot doctors. The foot doctors finally said it was coming from my back, so I went to back doctors. The back doctors said, no, it was my feet. I have cervical stenosis and degenerative disk disease and other back problems, but the neurosurgeon says the PN isn’t coming from my neck or back.has anyone had luck with surgery?