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Frankincense and Myrrh for Neuropathy pain
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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
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Hello @wideawakechas; I have a CIDP, a different form, but same pain as PN. My Neurologist put me on Vimpat from the beginning as GABA & other meds did not help me. Heavy duty lotion and socks as other mentioned will help with the cold feet symptom. I slowly & mindlessly massage my feet with lotion while watching TV or reading, etc. for a good hour before bed which is helping. My mom developed painful PN @ 80 & found it helpful when 1st waking up, to let her legs hang over side of bed instead of getting up immediately... also helps me.
Last thing: loose bed covers so feet are not restrained. A lot here, but throw some arrows & hopefully you'll find a target. Very best to you!
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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