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I’m in the same boat, except it’s been over a year. I’ve been to GP, podiatrist, neurologists and had the EMG and tests. All normal. They all tell me the same thing, “ it doesn’t matter what caused it, neuropathy is neuropathy and we treat the neuropathy and not the cause” . So I’ve accepted this answer. Each prescribed a different dose of Gabapentin. I don’t take it because it makes me feel impaired. I take my vitamin B12, alpha lipoic acid and turmeric. Use my CBD cream at night. I do believe I was getting somewhat better, and then caught the Covid for a second time over July 4 weekend. Now the neuropathy is worse than ever, back with a vengeance. Yesterday I had a consultation with a chiropractor who does treatment for neuropathy with an “extra corporal shock wave therapy” machine. He did a better job of testing the different sensation levels of my feet and legs than any of the MDs I have seen. I tried the therapy for a quick bit to see if I could tolerate it, which I did fine. But then….the treatment plan and cost. Oh my!! Twice a week for 10 weeks, which I can do, but almost $4000, which I cannot. No insurance pays for this and no guarantee it will regenerate nerves. I just can’t . I guess I will keep on with what I’m doing and hope for the best.
I’d love to know if anyone has tried the shockwave therapy with any good results.