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Neuropathy | Last Active: May 21 6:58am | Replies (29)
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Ed– Lidocaine? And it's second-cousin Diclofenac? Any difference? No, not really, not with my PN, certainly. The same was true of cannabis. I suspect all these topicals with all their "secret ingredients" can only penetrate so deep. Okay for muscle aches maybe, but that's where the magic ends. –Ray
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The compounded cream had Diclofenac as one of the ingredients along with Lidocaine and several others.
When I called the componding pharmacy to tell them about my reaction to it, they said mostly it was from the Diclofenac.
They can makeup another cream without it if I want and my doctor agrees.
Waiting for a response from them.
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I thought I should have give more of my experiences and details about PN and cannabis.
I was introduced to Marijuana by one of my Sports Medicine Doctors. When he asked how I was doing, I blurted out about my foot pain, (which was NOT his specialty.) My pain was indescribable, so I was wide open for any kind of help! My feet were screaming so loud, I had to use a walker. At about 6:00 in the evening, I had to go to bed. I could not stand to have my feet touch the floor another minute.
That was 2016.
Nothing worked for me until I found Cannabis. BUT, I tried for the first year and a half to land on WHICH ONE WORKED! I did NOT want any side effects. I have NO desire to get high, SO I avoided that like the plague. Lots of trial and errors, patience and pain before I got it right. It's like saying "I like dessert," or "I like dancing," but there are so many different kinds. I had to find the right combination, the correct strength, for it to be MY pain reliever. It took a while. I feel sure that most of you are doing the same thing. Huge differences from one STRENGTH, one pain reliever to the other. Trail & error is pricey, but worth it.
Here's hoping you find "the one!"
Best wishes!