Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

After years of pain in my body back, knee, feet, neck and hands I was diagnosed in September with a Severe case of neuropathy. it as even gotten to my Facial muscles. for the last couple years I started feeling a Vibration in my body thinking my Massager in my recliner was bad I unplugged the recliner realizing that was not it plugged it back in. My Neurologist increased my Gabapentin to 1200MG 3 times daily. makes me a little light headed but it has taken care of the Vibration but I do feel the the Tinging. I have had injection for my Knee pain, Hand pain, and back pain all has failed.
My question is because of my Neuropathy could this be why all the injection for pain reliver failed to ease my pain. NO I do not plan on going back for more. I do not take Pain Medication. I am a Disabled Veteran no support from my VA.

Have been hoping someone could relate ideas to treat the neuropathy I have had since six weeks post my ischemic stroke in 2018. It affects the entire left side of my body. Been treated with multiple meds .. anti convulsants, anti anxiety etc
as well as acupuncture, med marijuana, tens devices, PT,
pain management drs unable to find answer, neurologist tries very hard, but unsuccessful
It’s called central pain syndrome. Any suggestions appreciated. My stroke was caused by undiagnosed PV

Hello @duaneh23, Welcome to Connect. It sounds like you may have additional health conditions other than neuropathy also causing you some pain. I'm sorry to hear that you are not getting support from the VA. It's good to learn as much as you can about neuropathy and what treatments may be helpful. If you haven't already seen it, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has a lot of good information on their site - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/.

Is all of your healthcare done through a local VA Hospital or are you able to seek help at a teaching hospital or major health facility?

Thank you Colleen and John, I'm hoping I can learn as much as possible about Neuropathy and how others are living with and managing their symptoms effectively.
From my point of view the care and treatment provided by my medical team is likely to have more positive outcomes if have a positive approach and try to help myself as much as I can -I guess it's a team approach and I'm a vital player. It's not easy, in fact it's damn hard a lot of the time and some days I wonder how I'm going to get through it but I don't have any other option.
I have a numbee of medical conditions which leave me with a fair amount of neuropathy. I have altered sensations in most parts of my body affecting my sensitivity to temperature, pain, touch, taste, smell. My legs, arms and extremities have significant weakness and a degree of paralysis which may or may not be permanent. I'm in the process of undergoing treatment with neurosurgery planned in the not to distant future. It's hopeful surgery will reduce the risk of further permanent damage and then the focus will be on retraining/repairing the brain. There's no guarantees and it's still a long road to travel but I'm crossing my fingers I can reverse some of the damage.
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to talk about my situation. Although I haven't delved into it too much due to the complexity, it's helpful to chat about the neuropathy part of it.
I live in Australia and knowledge/experience amongst the medical profession about my conditions is limited. It has made it very tough and I've been confronted with a fair amount of ignorance. It is soul destroying when you know there is something wrong but you're made to feel it's in your head. But I'm not giving up, I can't give up and through perseverance I've found some amazing specialists who are familiar and experienced and are hopeful they can help me. And I want to raise as much awareness as I can. Awareness is power and power makes change. If less people experience the degree of emotional trauma like myself and others have faced simply by increasing education and knowledge, it can only be a win for all involved

I have had neuropathy since age 35. I am now 71. I think that it resulted from a severe Lyme infection. I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Neuropathy. Early on, it led to foot injuries, IV ANTIBIOTICS and several surgeries. Both feet are completely numb.

I saw a chiropractor who charged a lot of money basically used a ten’s machine and a foot soak. No benefit. I now have a spinal stimulator that has provided significant benefit . My left has been treated and expect to have the right foot protected. I frequently experience throbbing pain in fourth toe on Right foot. I am now using MJ. This is the only thing that works.

I have had neuropathy since age 35. I am now 71. I think that it resulted from a severe Lyme infection. I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Neuropathy. Early on, it led to foot injuries, IV ANTIBIOTICS and several surgeries. Both feet are completely numb.

I saw a chiropractor who charged a lot of money basically used a ten’s machine and a foot soak. No benefit. I now have a spinal stimulator that has provided significant benefit . My left has been treated and expect to have the right foot protected. I frequently experience throbbing pain in fourth toe on Right foot. I am now using MJ. This is the only thing that works.