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Vick’s Vapor Rub for Neuropathy Pain
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Fascinating idea! I have had PN for 23 years. My symptoms have changed dramatically over the years.
My feet, calves, and knees were numb to just above my kneecaps. Over the past two years, the feeling has returned to my shins and feet. The pain also returned! Now my shins are in such pain. My legs feel so cold I literally shiver sitting in my living room. Our temperature is set at 78 degrees. My husband is melting. He wears shorts, no shoes or a shirt! I am in flannel sweatpants, two t-shirts, and a flannel robe with a hood. I have an electric blanket over my legs.
I will try Vicks tonight! This forum has given me so much help. I am feeling very hopeless. All my doctors say nothing can be done. I do not accept this. I have an appointment with a pain specialist physician for an evaluation and hopefully a nerve conduction test. I have had several over the years which all confirmed PN. My neurologist told me I do not have PN and she could not help me as my condition is not PN. She accused me of drug seeking. I broke down uncontrollably sobbing I was so devastated. She did not blink. I asked if she would do a nerve conduction test. She replied, "well, if you insist". Every neurologist I have seen has always done this test. I have been with a pain management physician for 3 years. She referred me to this neurologist. I have been using Hydrocodone for many years.
Bless all of you on this forum! For the first time in many years, I feel hope! This group is so positive.
Sorry, this is long and rambling! I just got so excited to see this post about hammer toes!
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I have neuropathy in my feet and hands , no pain just numbness(from cervical stenosis)
Will try Vicks
@princessbunny Hello there. Sorry about your neuropathy and all that comes with it.
Hmm...you say you have had PN for 23 years however your neurologist says you don't have it. Does he/she not recognize your NCS from the past proving it? May I ask who originally diagnosed? Have you ever had a skin punch biopsy to determine small fiber neuropathy?
Regarding hydrocodone...I must share with you that when I took it for neuropathy pain it enticed my system and gave me more intense chills. Actually hydrocodone created hyperalgesia which induced pain as well. Any thoughts of ever trying to wean off it?
I greatly appreciated your PN post.. My 2nd infusion of Taxol in Oct 2006 triggered chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy: Mine has also changed/progressed over the years. I paid out of pocket for a few years, and it did help keep it from progressing. But then I made a decision as we neared age 65 that it was more important to squirrel away $$$$ for retirement. My bottom of the feet pain wasn’t ever so terrible at its worst that I was tempted to fill my primary doctor’s Rx for gabapentin. = some pain, but mainly the Very uncomfortable pins and needles at night ( like right now as I lie in bed waiting to get sleepy {{ oops, it’s 5:31am. I regained feeling in my feet enough to drive, but no balance. So I am 24/7 rollator enabled, and wrangle it in and out of my car when I Have to be out and about for errand, which thankfully isn’t often as I live alone without assistance .
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Yes, Vicks helps with neuropathy pain and burning. It did for me and I pray it will help you as well. Neuropathy socks has helped more than anything! Please give them a try🙏🏻