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@mandrake70

Hi everyone. I am writing for my mother. She is 76 and has diabetic neuropathy. The pain is mostly in her legs and particularly around her thighs. She is currently weening off of Amitriptyline since it didn't help and sky rocketed her glucose levels. She has been really good about keeping her glucose level at the right level so this has really upset her and then the withdrawal. The withdrawal is pretty bad and I am not too happy with her doctor at the moment. I read through pages of stories and have answered questions about ketamine infusions before. I am looking to see if anyone has any suggestions at this point for things I can do to help or options for pain relief. She can't take gabapentin and is not going to take another med like Amitriptyline after the horrendous results. I have looked at the Neuropathy sites and was hoping you all might have some better suggestions. Thank you.

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Hi @mandrake70, While you wait for others to offer what has helped them, you might find reading member posts in this discussion helpful -- Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/