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Has anyone tried Capsaicin (Qutenza) for neuropathy in their feet?
Hello everyone, I’m not sure if I’m allowed to post a link like this, and if I’m not, please remove it, but… someone (non-medical person) sent this to me as a possible treatment.
I have idiopathic non-diabetic neuropathy of the feet, and would definitely try this (although the way it gets applied indicates it could be harmful if any of it gets on any other area), but at this point I’ll try anything.
So, has anyone tried this? It seems to be an ingredient in pepper spray, if you can believe it.
https://www.qutenza.com/
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It is very expensive. $3000. Medicare coverage $2000.
This was suggest to me by my pain doctor. It scares me. I have so much burning in my feet, I can't imagine what this procedure feels like. Does it hurt?
It is not painful at all. I had alittle burning sensation while I was wrapped. After, for about 2-3 hrs I felt like I had sunburned my feet. They gave me like a Aloe gel to apply and that totally helped. Before the procedure, They told me to get capzasin cream (this is a way smaller dose than the patches) and rub some on feet to make sure I won't have a bad reaction. I did and I was fine.
QUTENZA
I have started Qutenza. It has been 5 days and I have only minor burning in the morning after I put on my shoes and socks. I notice the burning is relieved when I take them off in the evening. I have no pain at night and sleep better. I am satisfied with the Qutenza.
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1 ReactionI wrote about this before and noticed that it got no response but I have to tell you, Qutenza has made a significant impact on my neuropathy. Now I have only a little tingling, NO pain or burning.
I strongly believe it's worth asking your doctor about it as a possible solution for you.
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1 ReactionThank you.
I will.
My neuropathy is driving me crazy.
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1 ReactionHas anyone else tried Qutenza for neuropathy?
@26sabrina, I moved your posts to this existing discussion to help other members find your experience and to connect with you.
- Has anyone tried Qutenza? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-tried-qutenza/
From anyone interested, here's a bit more information https://www.drugs.com/qutenza.html
"Qutenza patches contain capsaicin. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Qutenza patches are used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) in people who have had herpes zoster, or "shingles." Qutenza patches are also used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) of the feet."
Qutenza patches must be applied by a healthcare professional.
Sabrina, how often does your doctor apply the patches?
Years ago I tried some Capsaicin from Walgreens. I don't recall what percentage it was. I put a little on my feet and an hour later it was burning so bad that I tried to wash it off. That didn't work as the burning continued for hours until it finally just went away. Never used it again. No "months of relief" afterward either.
If you want to try Capsaicin I would suggest finding some of the most diluted 0.1% cream and start off with that.
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1 ReactionQutenza states doses online every 3 months. At this time I have only had mine for 10 days and I am happy to report that I am experiencing only tingling that is relieved with Tylenol or Ibuprofen. I have been able to sleep very well
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