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Has anyone tried Capsaicin (Qutenza) for neuropathy in their feet?
Neuropathy | Last Active: May 19 8:18am | Replies (63)Comment receiving replies
I also am being scheduled for qutenza. I also tried the OTC capcaisin cream. It worked great on shoulder, but I put on tops of feet. I thought I was going to die, it hurt so bad, like I stuck my feet in a barrel of acid. Tried to wash off and that made it worse. I am now scared to death of what its going to do in the dr. office application. They prescribed a topical anesthetic to use an hour before going in, which I did not have with the OTC capsaicin, but Qutenza is 80 times stronger than OTC. Help, the OTC cream almost killed me.
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Thank u for your response if u lived in my house u would know what pain is all about l think I can handle it.
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I've had 3 applications. If the Dr follows the package procedure, it will burn a bit while it is is on and a little less after the feet are washed as per protocol. You will feel some burning for a few hours after but I did notice starting the next morning some relief from pain and burning that lasted for a bit over 2 months. I think the discomfort during the applications is worth the end result.