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I have neuropathy in both feet for thirty years. Every test available for this has been taken, they find nothing to be the cause. Gabapentin has been the only medicine prescribed. It is not very effective, maybe forty percent of the time it helps. Foods that are bad for diabetics sometimes aggravate this condition. Anti-inflammatories sometimes help a bit but I am reluctant to take them (ibuprofen) too often. Any suggestions would be appreciated. The neuropathy occurs at night when I try to go to sleep. On rare occasions it occurs in the evening when I'm watching tv. On these occasions I think rich foods may be causal.
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Hi @lashu, Sorry to hear you haven't found much for effective relief for your neuropathy. You mentioned it occurs at night when you are trying to go to sleep. Have you seen this discussion?
--- Neuropathy Pain at Night: What helps?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/night-pain-2/
@lashu I just read your Comment and I have a question. When your neuropathy starts what does it feel?
When you are watching TV at night do your legs feel like you have bugs running up down and all around them deep under your skin? If you do, do you feel better if you move your legs briefly?
Just a thought, could you be experiencing restless leg syndrome?
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My apology: I have posted this issue twice in a short period of time.