Has Anyone Tried Chinese Herb Therapy?

Had a similar experience with my neurologist who used a cool electronic gadget to measure nerve conduction speed but then offered little on how to manage the symptoms. Did not have a good answer when asked if I had any questions; Didn't know what questions to ask because never have been through this before. There's no guide book on how to have neuropathy.

After taking it for a month, my burning pain was pretty much gone. I took for another month just to make sure. But it did not get rid of my mouth burning (my burning sensation usually occurs on different parts of the body depending on the hour and mouth burning sensation was everyday). I went back to the herbalist and he gave me a different concoction of the herbs for the mouth burn. I have been on it for the past week and the burning sensation reduced by 80%. The verdict is whether the pain will come back after I stop taking it.
I would recommend that you try it. But make sure you go to a reputable one. Don’t get a full month worth of the herbs, just buy 5 to 7 days worth to try and see if you notice improvement. My herbalist said you should start to see improvement and if not, he needs to tweak the concoction (he didn’t need to in my case). The herbs were expensive but was worth it. I recommend brewing the herbs yourself (vs. buying it packaged).
No side effects for me except the tea tastes terrible. But it was worth it.

After taking it for a month, my burning pain was pretty much gone. I took for another month just to make sure. But it did not get rid of my mouth burning (my burning sensation usually occurs on different parts of the body depending on the hour and mouth burning sensation was everyday). I went back to the herbalist and he gave me a different concoction of the herbs for the mouth burn. I have been on it for the past week and the burning sensation reduced by 80%. The verdict is whether the pain will come back after I stop taking it.
I would recommend that you try it. But make sure you go to a reputable one. Don’t get a full month worth of the herbs, just buy 5 to 7 days worth to try and see if you notice improvement. My herbalist said you should start to see improvement and if not, he needs to tweak the concoction (he didn’t need to in my case). The herbs were expensive but was worth it. I recommend brewing the herbs yourself (vs. buying it packaged).
No side effects for me except the tea tastes terrible. But it was worth it.

I'm not doing electro but would consider it, especially if there are others who have had some improved results with it.

Does your herbalist do tele doc visits? I have also heard of herbs helping and was curious

How do you get these herbs I have extreme burning in arms and hands and it feels like electric bolts are flying through it

When I read this, I cannot stop myself from commenting. Why in the world do Doctors think they can measure and study our pain, but dismiss us without any discussion or direction?? It is quite deceiving to go to a "neurologist" thinking they know about NERVE pain. We actually have to find out ahead of time if they "specialize" in PN....and hope for the truth. THEN, we HOPE (if they know and care) that we will walk away with some kind of instructions as to relieving or coping with this nasty disease. Ok, I know there is no "cure" for PN, but so many Doctors are seemingly proud of doing a bunch of tests and sending you on your way. At least go find out, get back to me, be helpful in pain reduction. (I know I am repeating myself). Maybe I am just upset that I have not found a qualified Doctor and have done "trial and error" on my own. So thankful for this site!

My peripheral neuropathy has caused my feet and now my calves to be so cold. Whether it’s the neuropathy or poor circulation caused by neuropathy. I wonder if anyone else with cold feet and legs have tried compression socks, and did they help. I don’t have swelling. Actually my calves have gotten so skinny I’m afraid compression sock won’t stay up.
Please place this post in the correct category. I didn’t know where else to post it.
Thanks Connect, Bcool123

Hi Bcool123. I too have freezing feet very often. My circulation tests have come in great so no problem there. I can't wear compression socks, and don't need them, because any pressure at all on my feet equals pain, even on max dose of gabapentin. I wear old stretched out thin socks and oversized footwear. I use an electric warming blanket on them at home and sometimes rub 4% lidocaine on them at nite which gives me about an hour of zero pain. Hope that helps. Johnmacc