Frankincense and Myrrh for Neuropathy pain

Does anyone get like, restless legs during a neuropathy "episode" at night? Mine, sometimes I thrash about for hours, twisting at the hips, kicking like a karate tournament, and pretend walking as if in a speed walking marathon. It comes and goes and coincides with back pain.

Hello, @paulalbert , @johnbishop , and all.
Well, I want to add a couple of thoughts.
I was diagnosed with restless leg syndrome, RLS, after the sleep tests I had at Mayo a couple of years ago, For years I've had issues with my legs and feet having to be in motion, pain, discomfort, heat, swelling, burning, etc. it keeps me awake and is very uncomfortable. It is a very good thing I'm not married any longer. It must be the pits to sleep with someone with RLS.

After diagnosis, the doctor had my ferrous, iron levels checked. My blood levels were extremely low. She put me on Vitron + C, over the counter iron with C to aid in absorption. I take 2 daily and am gradually seeing the stats rising. Soon after beginning to take Virton, my energy level increased, my outlook brightened. I felt better. I slept better. It actually often contributes to RLS. It helps me.

I was also prescribed Requip, a dopamine enhancer. Dopamine is a hormone in the brain that's very important. Often, if off balance can contribute to Parkinson's symptoms and such. So, even tho I was told I didn't have Parkinson's I may have some Parkinsonism, as I do have tremors at times, wobble, difficulty lifting legs, etc. After the 2nd night taking Requip, I slept all night much more relaxed and my legs rested for the first time in years. Requip helped me day and night by helping with the brain's utilization of dopamine,

If you have RLS, please discuss these issues and my results with your doctor.

Next, those with peripheral neuropathy, let me add to whatever wonderful @johnbishop has shared. He's a true expert. I learned from him and from @artscaping, Chris, that supplements and lotions can be a huge help with our feet and leg and hand problems. Pain and discomfort, burning, aches, etc.

I found The Wise Men, online at Walmart. Frankincense and Myrrh with coconut oil in a balm. That's all, no other ingredients. I use it daily. Several days ago, I had a very difficult, trying day at Mayo, full day of visits and tests. My entire body was screaming in pain, my back was especially painful as I've been on prednisone recently and my belly is larger than normal so it puts stress on my back. I also have a lot of arthritis in my body, especially serious in hands/fingers/feet/ankles/hips. Spine degeneration, etc.

My hands had me in tears they hurt so badly. Wrists had shooting nerve pain. I normally would use Voltaren ointment and take some ibuprofen and Robaxin, etc. This time, I intentionally used one thing. The frankincense and myrrh balm, all over my legs/feet/back/hands/wrists.

Within 15 minutes, I was not hurting at all NOTE: this balm relieved me of this pain. I was shocked. I took my regular meds at night, including MM tincture, 1X1, 1 dropper full. This relieves my anxiety, reduces pain, and aids in sleep. Now, I also use this balm.

Now, I have another addition to my pain relief box. Garden of Life recovery lotion, 800mg CBD. It stops arthritis pain in hands/feet/fingers/wrists, stops AND makes my hands look appreciably younger. May try it on my face! It works!

There you go. You have my latest miracle recommendations. Until I 'met' John and Chris on Connect, I had no idea anything would work. I've had year of steroids, steroid shots, gabapantin, lyrica, oxycodone, and more that each helped in some degree, but not truly well or easily or without many side effects. I no longer take any of those medications. Off them all. No more shots either. Do take steroids for other reasons, sarcoid and autoimmune illnesses, lung issues, etc. Not for all the pain.

I'm thrilled. What joy these interesting lotions and tinctures have brought into my life. Freedom from much pain, better sleep, less anxiety. I'm so thankful. Grateful and appreciative for Mayo and for the friends on Connect.

Hope something I've shared has helped. If so, pass it on to others. Let's be good to ourselves and help others.
Blessings, elizabeth

Thank you. It is frustrating to be getting no where on my various symptoms. I see a neuromuscular doctor in September, so I’m hoping I’ll get beyond the labs to some ideas for treatment and pain management.

Best wishes for you and your mom.

Thank you John. I always appreciate your insights and take notes! I can’t take all of the Protocol supplements you’ve mentioned as they can interact with my immunosuppressive meds. I add supplements one at a time to make sure they don’t increase my liver enzymes. I do take Omegas, Vit. D, Bs, C. I did start taking ALA a few months ago. I’m just starting ALC. So far the sharp pains don’t occur as often, unless I have to drive for a few hours. Numbness, tingling, and general pain continue to increase. But I remain hopeful.

has anyone tried Frankincense and Myrrh oil? the raves are fantastic on line.

@wideawakechas It did nothing for me but every one responds differently to different things

Nothing for me either but I will finish the bottle. Maybe the magic is at the bottom of the bottle...

Hello @wideawakechas. You will notice that I have moved your post into an existing discussion on Frankincense and Myrrh for Neuropathy and slightly updated your post to include your topic.

Members like @ess77 has shared something she is using that contains these oils just above if you click "View and Reply" from your email notification and scroll back to her post on August 7th that may be of interest to you as well.

How long have you had Neuropathy?

I have had PN for about 5 years. t went from keeping awake for awhile to ice cold feeling at night, until i finely went to sleep. it went from bad to worse until I went to a neurologist who put me on Gabapentin, I went from 300 to 900 mg.without any help that I was aware of.I then went to a neurology clinic and had all kinds of tests, and the Dr. there said because I have a pacemaker he could not treat me with the only thing he would use, which was a higher form of the TENS treatment. At this time I'm taking the 900mg gabapentin spread over a six hour span, also 1/2 or sometimes a whole 0.25mg. of xanax. If i am still awake at 2 or 3 oclock ,I'll take a Tylenol. as you can tell, my day is shot. I might add i'm a 88 year old very active male who works every day at something. my feet hurt every day ,but I get by. nighttime is my tough time. I'm going to try the Frankincense and Myrrh oil tonight and will let you know how it works for me. Thanks, Chas

Hello Chas, for a few months now I have been using a mix of frankincense, myrrh, and castor oil which I use to massage my feet at night. I then put on cotton socks. I also take the recommended PN supplements, and 300 mgs Gabapentin at night. The sharp nerve pains in my feet and legs have reduced, although my feet still tingle, and, feel encased in a metal boot, with things crawling on them. I’ve tried a multitude of topicals and nothing seems to work.

Like you I also have trouble sleeping. I find that taking melatonin and Gabapentin together a couple hours before bedtime generally helps. It’s not good to take melatonin every night, however. If you are able to get medical marijuana, that might work as well. Unfortunately, I can’t use it as it interferes with the immunosuppressive meds I’m on.

Best of wishes for better sleep and warmer feet! Athena