@kgoodwin9

I have peripheral neuropathy with numbness and pins and needles, with burning pain in the balls of my feet and toes. The pain is much better since I had a spinal cord stimulator implant last June, but it's pretty bad if I'm on my feet very long, especially hard surfaces. At bedtime, I put Lidocaine cream on my feet, which numbs them for awhile and helps me go to sleep. I've tried every medication for neuropathy and then some. None of them have helped the pain, and the side effects have eliminated some. The only med that relieves the pain is morphine sulfate contin. I know that lots of people are looking for "natural" remedies, but so far I haven't heard of any. A case could be made that opiates are natural, and some people are helped by another natural, CBD. Maybe a treatment will be found some day that's less dangerous than many in use today.

If you discover one, we'd all appreciate it very much if you'd share it with us.

Jim

Hi Jim your looking for natural remedies then try what I did after suffering chronic pain with none of the pain killers working I approached. Hypnotherapist who was prepared to help me and after 2+ hours with her I went from an 8/9 pain level down to a two that was about 9 months ago and it has stayed at that level but it is something you must believe in
Regards Brian

Have had adverse reactions with Gabapentin. Eyes had difficulty focusing for almost a day after minimal dosage 100 mg at bedtime. What to try??

Hello @papillon3 -- welcome to Connect. Not all people react to gabapentin the same but vision problems are one of the less common side effects according to the information on Mayo Clinic's site here:
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/gabapentin-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20064011

Have you talked to your doctor about the difficulty with your eyes focusing after taking the gabapentin? I think it's important to share that with them. Maybe they can recommend something else that helps.

I'm tagging other Connect members who have discussed gabapentin to see if they have any information they can share. @bonnieh218, @desirea, @jimhd, @donny67, @gman007 do you have any suggestions or information to share with @papillon3 ?

John

Hi, I'm the "new girl" on the block. I have had a connective tissue disorder for about 20 years and used to see a regular pain Management doctor who only gave pain pills and nerve blocks! I finally said enough and went in search of another pain doctor. Upon going the Neurologist for carpal tunnel he referred me to a great pain management doctor. She is an Anesthesiology Doctor with a Ph.D. and a degree in Oriental Medicine! I can't begin to tell you the pain relief she has brought to me! Keep in mind I have nerve damage from Chiari brain surgery, laminectomy and craniectomy along with bone graphs and other damage at the foreman magnum!
She does cupping, acupressure, acupuncture, herbal treatments, etc. Sure some days are still hard and I need the extra help; but, her methods HELP! I was skeptical at first until after the first several treatments! My migraines were almost gone! I was happy person untl the problem below hit me. Just waned to drop a line that Alternative Medicine does work!

Welcome to Connect, @papillon3 .

I just tried Gabapentin, up to 200mg three times a day, but wasn't thinking clearly, so I'm tapering off it.

Autonomic neuropathy sometimes causes eye problems, like blurry vision and double vision. Could it be that the disease is the source of the symptoms, rather than Gabapentin?

Just a thought.

Jim

It this the same thing to me! I couldn't take it. Had the same issue's with the eye's, including floaters. Good point on Neuropathy! Having Chiari with severe nerve damage, it has affected one eye so far, blurry vision, double vision. Hmmm. Thanks for info!

Jim, I've wondered the same thing: Is it the disease or is it Gabapentin. I have in my hand a script for Cymbalta, but as I have no drug insurance, I doubt that I'll get a month's supply for $458.99!

I am not a physician. I am not impressed with Gabapentin. But the technology, in plant medicine, including(marijuana), compared to the 60's or 80's....the science is unbelievable. Plant strains with little or no THC, and the science of phytochemistry is world wide and much advanced(I support wholely medical marijuana), the oils of that plant, in the right strain...functional food medicine. Good Luck. JIM>>>

@oh_suzie_q I love the picture of the kitty, very photogenic! Is that your cat?

Teresa