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Vick’s Vapor Rub for Neuropathy Pain
Neuropathy | Last Active: Feb 19 2:53pm | Replies (93)Comment receiving replies
I use Vicks vapor rub on my feet and ankles. Lanolin and menthol acts as a moisturizer and provides temporary relief/ cooling effects for the burning sensation often associated with neuropathy.
I find that when used with a liberal amount and covered with some clean cotton socks works best with the greasy skin.
If you’re experiencing cracking skin you can wrap your feet and ankles in plastic food wrap and then put some cotton socks on. Your body will absorb the lanolin and moisturizer faster because of your body heat. It’s like a sauna for your feet.
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My hubby does precisely what you do, for the intensely painful neuropathy in his feet. Does help me. Also applies to his thumbs for the rheumatoid arthritis. The foot neuropathy affected his gait and ability to even bear weight on feet. His podiatrist recommended PT, and the neurologist gave a script fo that. He has begun PT at the same facility that I've been attending for months now. Excellent therapist has given me relief from serious knee injuries (included a torn meniscus) and is presently doing wonders with the therapy for my ankle/foot (horrid pain due to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome).
I detest the odor of Vicks so after being coaxed by my husband to "just try it" for the high pain in toes and neuromas, I gave in and applied some and covered by socks. YES, it helped quite a bit....but I can't take strong odors so have not used it again. We both read in several sources that Vicks helps, and being Puerto Rican I can vouch that Vicks is a cure all for so many ailments besides chest colds. My mother used it on the plantar warts that my brother and I got a few times as children! And it worked! Hated the smell as a child also.