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@ajnos Hello. I’m sorry to hear of your diagnosis. May I ask how your doctor diagnosed you? Was it based on symptoms, bloodwork, biopsy? I would see a neurologist. In many cases, neuropathy is the result of an underlying cause. Did your doctor diagnose an underlying cause? Diabetes is a common one although there are many! If there is an underlying cause, treating that may help the neuropathy. I had the same experience that you described with gabapentin. There are a few other medications that can be tried. Cymbalta, Amitriptyline, Lyrica. I had a very bad experience with Lyrica but everyone is different. I think a neurologist can help you dig deeper and determine next steps.
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Hi Boltz - I had a nerve test done after my GP doctor has already diagnosed it as Itiopathic Periferal Neuropathy, and the nerve test came out positive for IPN. I also had a A1C Blood test which came out 4.6 negative for diabeties. So I don't know how I contracted it. When I went back to my GP doctor to get a referral for a Neuroligist, he blatently said there is no sense in going to a Neuroligist as they couldn't help me. So now I am looking for another GP that is more understanding and in tune with my condition. I agree I need to find a Neurologist but have some hoops go through to get there as I find out that all neurologists need the referral.
I find that walking and exercise is the best antidote for my condition. So far that is working okay...of course I worry about what is next...
Thanks for responding.
Airiel