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@magneticcenter

I have been diagnosed with significant small nerve neuropathy caused by prediabetes. I am currently in a lot of pain that increases with standing, sitting, walking any laying in bed. I have tried gabapentin, nortriptyline, Cymbalta with no luck. I am looking for conversations with people finding themselves in a similar position. The pain is increasing daily.

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Hi Richard @magneticcenter, Did you get a chance to read the member stories in the following discussion?
- Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/

I shared what helps me with my small fiber PN but then I only have numbness and there are no drugs that help with numbness. Other members have discussed alternative treatments such as stimulators, tens units, vitamins and more. You mentioned in one of your posts that the cause of your neuropathic pain was prediabetes. Sometimes neuropathy caused by diabetes can be reversed and prediabetes would seem to be the same although I have no medical training or background.

@gingerw offered some suggestions that have helped others - yoga, gentle exercise and mentioned another discussion that you might find helpful since it's related to your prediabetes cause for your neuropathy (if that was the actual diagnosis).
- Type 2 Diabetes: I have neuropathy in my feet and legs: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-in-my-feet-and-legs/

You might want to read through the information offered by the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy on Complementary + Integrative Therapies on their website here: https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/integrative-therapies/