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@fala

I have had Neuropathy for many years. Yes, it is progressive, but I did NOT expect this intense hand pain! I can still function with the pain in my feet. But, now the pain is over the top in my my hands and I need as many good ideas as I can get. I have a family event this weekend. ( Yikes) It is out of town, a "Celebration of Life" for my Brother-in-Law (who passed during Covid .) I am the only sister, but can I go? My hand pain has became so severe that I just shake then all day long to defer the pain. (Sounds crazy) I had acupuncture yesterday and it helped a bit ( which is HUGE!).... so I am going again today. I take CBD and over the counter pain pills, but it isn't cutting it. Any ideas? I live alone so I must function! I have a new Dr's appointment tomorrow where I could ask for a prescription, if I get a name of something to help the circulation. Not many Doctors know anything about PN in my area! Please help! Thank you!

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Hi @fala, I'm sorry to hear you are having so much pain in your hands. Hand pain has a lot of causes and neuropathy is only one. Here are some other possible causes --- What’s Causing My Hand Pain?: https://www.healthline.com/health/hand-pain.

Hopefully you will get some answers and something that helps at your doctors appointment tomorrow.

I take Gabapentin and that seem to have helped over the years compared to onset. However, I find the source of my pain often comes from heat and cold extremes, even hot/cold water and can last for hours. Last weekend I had a wedding and madd sure I took my lukewarm shower hours before so I had some recovery time. I also think once at the wedding and reception, the business of it kept my mind preoccupied to where afterward I realized how well I had been. I know the pain is very real, but I’m working on mind exercises/meditation to help.