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Cortisone relief for foor and leg discomfort
I have progressive numbness in both feet and calves. It staeted about 4 years ago and has been diagnosed by a professional neurologist.
She prescribed Pregalbin 175 mg two pills a day. I was already taking two Tramacet pills a day and one Celebrex for cervical (spine) stenosis, and I added the Pregalbin to them.
I haven't found the Pregalbin very effective and I have tried three pills a day .
About three years ago I had a major tooth extraction and the dentist prescibed some hydrocortisone pills; the neurapathy vanished! It came back after a couple of days and I would like to know if anyone has experience or advice regarding cortisone for foot numbness... Thanks!!!
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Welcome @llanfi, I think the Pregabalin is primarily to help with neuropathy nerve pain and doesn't help the numbness symptoms at least it never did when I was prescribed gabapentin (similar but not as effective as pregabalin from what I've read) for my neuropathy numbness only symptoms. I have not heard about using corticosteroids (oral or injections) for neuropathy numbness but from what I've read it may help if the numbness is due to nerve irritation and inflammation. More information on this and other treatments on the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy site - https://www.foundationforpn.org/treatments/.
While you wait for other members to respond, you might want to scan through the other discussions and comments from members who have posted about cortisone for neuropathy - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/.
Have you looked into any other alternative treatments or therapies?