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Neuropathy: Anyone have any experience with gabapentin?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 28 4:36pm | Replies (478)

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@bchbych48

I have peripheral neuropathy for 12 years now. I had been prescribed Gabapentin then and it was a terrific sleeping pill. Every time that I sat down to watch TV or use my computer, I would fall asleep for about 4 hours.

I only used it briefly and have never used it since. Now the burn pain is intense as is the stiffness.

Has anyone tried stem cell regenerative therapy and/or 'electrical' stimulation as I am seriously considering either option.

My equilibrium has become affected as I have fallen backwards 5 times with one time I cracked my head open on a table. When I walk, I usually take 'baby' steps.

Thanks for listening.

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Welcome @bchbych48, I'm sorry to hear you haven't found much help for your neuropathy pain. Other members may be able to share their experience with 'electrical' stimulation but I've never heard or read of a successful stem cell therapy treatment for neuropathy. There are however a lot of warnings on the stem cell neuropathy clinics. Here are a couple of discussions on the topics:

-- Does Stem Cell Therapy work for Neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stem-cell-therapy-for-neuropahy/
-- Comparison of Spinal Cord Stimulators from Boston Sci., Nevro: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/comparison-of-spinal-cord-stimulators-from-boston-sci-nevro/

You also might want to read through some alternative or complementary treatments for neuropathy. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a lot of information on what has helped folks with neuropathy here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/treatments/

Have you looked into stem cell therapy or electrical stimulation devices for neuropathy pain?

I have PN in one lower leg and now the other foot. My balance has been affected by the incomplete sensory information coming to my brain due to the numbness of the bottom of my feet and toes. The brain does it’s best with the info it’s getting, but it’s not enough to keep you upright and steady, without having to think about it. I too lose my balance backward easily, so I don’t ever take steps backward unless there is something or someone to right there- no more badminton with the grandkids, etc. The most common occurrence is being in or around a group of people and someone is “pushing through”, I never back up, if need be, I put a hand on their arm and say,”Whoa”, as I balance. That slows them down🤣🤣