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@fields123 and @miho, I have found gabapentin to be helpful. However, I can only take it at bedtime because it makes me a bit foggy-brained if I take it during the day. I would like to eliminate or find an alternative for neuropathic irritations. One night I forgot to take it and I paid the price. The discomfort and heavy-duty tingling woke me up.
I was able to titrate off 600 mg of Gabapentin with the help of my PCP
and replace it with a medical cannabis tincture. I also found a topical balm that helps with the tingling. So, for now, I stay with the remaining 600 mg every
evening. You know, we are all different, different ages, different bodies, and different tolerances. There does not seem to be one perfect solution for everyone. Hang in there..........
Have you found any other helpful medications or treatments for your neuropathy? Have you either heard of or tried MFR, Myofascial Release Therapy. It is my wonder treatment. I have two sessions a week and I give them the credit for improving my quality of life and staying on top of this progressive condition called SFN.
Chris