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Neuropathy | Last Active: May 26 10:50am | Replies (6004)

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@luckyd2002

I had back surgery 2 yrs ago that resulted in neuropathy in both feet.
So bad for while I didn’t drive. I have found couple things that give me some relief, Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that is widely used to treat chronic neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve damage). It is recommended as a first line treatment in many guidelines. Neuropathic pain can be treated with antidepressant drugs in doses below those at which the drugs act as antidepressants.
Also I use a foot roller with the spiky knobs to activate nerves and roll back and forth while sitting in chair and alternate feet. The roller can be chilled but I prefer room temp.
I am always looking for more ways to get relief so please share.

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Replies to "I had back surgery 2 yrs ago that resulted in neuropathy in both feet. So bad..."

Hello @luckyd2002, Welcome to Connect. Sorry to hear that your back surgery resulted in neuropathy in your feet. Thank you for sharing what helps you. Thought you might also find the following list of treatments on the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy website helpful - https://www.foundationforpn.org/treatments/.

You might also find the following discussion helpful:
-- Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/

Have you heard of or tried Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR)?

Does this go by another name?