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@tgcorin

I have severe neuropathy only in my feet, & I am not diabetic. I also have RLS often.
I have tried neuronton & gabapenten (sp?) to no avail. I have insomnia mostly because of the pain and restlessness. I would like to know what others with this condition do for relief. I have had this for over ten years, I am 92 years old, female.

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Hello @tgcorin, Welcome to Connect. I can imagine how difficult it is to sleep when you are dealing with the pain and restless leg syndrome. There are a few other discussions where you might find some suggestions from others with similar symptoms.

-- Peripheral neuropathy, RLS and PLMD: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/peripheral-neuropathy-rls-and-plmd/
-- Neuropathy Pain at Night: What helps?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/night-pain-2/
-- Better Sleep with Chronic Pain?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/better-sleep-with-chronic-pain/.

The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy also has some information that might be helpful here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/.

Have you tried any alternative treatments to see if they might provide some relief?

So far the only thing that gets me a goodnight sleep is imovane (zopiclone) but it is very addicting. I get only 10 for a month

I also take 2 gabapentin at night, naproxen 500 mg, Nature’s Bounty Sleep3 (purple tablet works best for me). It gets me to sleep & I stay asleep. Best rest ever! I suffer from spinal stenosis and use cold packs, sometimes heating pad, getting my 4th epidural inj tomorrow for a better Spring☺️