Peripheral neuropathy and sciatica: What helps with the pain?

Posted by yeoj @yeoj, May 28, 2022

Hi guys, bear with me...Started out with cramps in shins and feet,then came the numbness, tingling. Hip pain = bursitis, cortisone shot fixed that, but, I still had sciatica. Ortho sent me to a anesthesia doctor. First shot lasted 2 months. My ortho suggested surgery to fix a couple of nerve root. I smoke, he suggested a stimulator. My appointment to discuss treatment is in August. I'm dying over here with only tramadol to take. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 8, 2022

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Welcome @judy123, Thanks for sharing what helps you. Have you been diagnosed with neuropathy along with sciatica?

judy123 | @judy123 | Aug 8, 2022

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Just peripheral neuropathy
I also walk three miles everyday and 30 minutes of weight resistance everyday
Neurologist prescribed gabapentin and amitryptoline at night
Doesn’t really help
Also, pain doctor says NO alcohol in any form, such as beer or wine, ever ever ever for the rest of my life

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 8, 2022

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@judy123, You might want to take a look at the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy website to see if there are some things you might want to see if they help.

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