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Non opioid alternatives for chronic peripheral neuropathy.

Neuropathy | Last Active: May 15, 2022 | Replies (8)
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@relrod

I used Lyrica for my neuropathy for years. But, the general practitioner who prescribed it to me moved to another part of the state. So, this last time I got a prescription for it, I got the prescription from an LPN. She really didn't want to give me the prescription, but my brother-in-law assured her that I wouldn't abuse it. This was over a month ago and I've used all of what I received. Now that I have used all of what I received, I'm still in pain and can't get any more. So, either I suffer through the pain or I try to get the HFX device put in, unless anyone has any suggestions.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 15, 2022

Welcome @relrod, I'm not sure why you can't get the prescription anymore if your neuropathy diagnosis is in your medical record. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a list of treatments people have found helpful on their website here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/treatments/. You mentioned you were thinking about trying to get the HFX spinal cord stimulator put in. You might find the following discussion helpful:

-- Anyone tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/spinal-cord-stimulation-2/

Have you talked to your doctor about the HFX device?

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