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I have severe neuropathy and take BOTH Gabapentin AND Lyrica. I have taken Gabapentin, probably too long. The Lyrica is a recent addition. I am 83 years old. Neurologist sez that for my age, I am on the maximum G. dose. I STILL am not getting any kind of relief. I so look forward to bedtime where I can stretch out but NOW, I have screaming Sciatic pain in both legs. At the beginning, I suffered only at night but now it is almost with every step. I have had multiple Physical Therapy sessions for balance issues. I have been tethered to a walker for the past few years following a spiral fracture of my right tibia. I am loaded with metal. Spinal fusions 20 years ago on lower back. More recent neck surgery. This is getting to be a real 'Pain-in-the-Arse for a play on words and trying to maintain a sense of humoor!! What to do??
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Oh, let me see~~~My Neurologist asked if I had ever taken Tramadol & I did have it when I had the broken Tibia. I tolerated it well & was dependent on it during the extreme Physical Therapy sessions. I had a real hummer for a Therapist but after many tearful sessions she was able to get me walking & the balance in tact. Now, however the balance is shot to~~~~! You know, I have other complications like Degenerative Disc Disease. Had a heart attack in 2010, no one in my family had that heart issue. I had the 2nd heart attack in the ICU, had stent and then emergency surgery to correct a faulty connection. I was hospitalized in theDenver/Wheatridge area for 8 days. I have had NO heart issues since!! I also have had Melanoma (1999) with a large biopsy in the middle of my forehead. NOW I have a peculiar mole that has manifested itself smack in the middle of the old scar~all these years later. I always attributed it to High Altitude living and a heavy ski schedule in my 30's, 40,s & 50's. HHHHHMMMM isn't this interesting? NO~~~ My Mother always said "No one cares to hear about our ailments &, you know, she never complained about anything. I know she suffered terribly with osteoporosis! BTW, I have that too! Have lost 4"'s. Aging has not been fun & yet I have so much to be grateful for~~~I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world (Rocky Mountain Nat'l. Park ) is just outside my door and I overlook Fall River. I do have caring family members. Regards, Janice P.S. More than you wanted or needed to know.
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Hi @janicemjackson, Welcome to Connect. Since you mentioned you also have sciatic pain, I'm wondering if you might find the following discussion helpful:
--- Peripheral neuropathy and sciatica: What helps with the pain?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/peripheral-neruopathy-injections-not-working-tramadol-to-control-pa/.
Some people have found that Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) has been helpful for sciatic pain. There is another discussion on the therapy here:
--- 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 Myofascial Release Therapy?