Does anyone treat their neuropathy without pharmaceutical drugs?

Posted by annashby @annashby, Feb 1 3:56pm

I’ve recently been diagnosed with neuropathy and given gabapentin for pain. I am concerned about the many side effects of this drug. I don’t know why I have this condition as I am not diabetic and have no pinched nerves in my spine. I’m 78 and pretty healthy except for this. I exercise at the gym 4-4 times a week and walk several miles when I don’t go to the Y.
Anyone have suggestions for me?

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cit10jetjockey | @cit10jetjockey | 17 hours ago

Yes, the only thing in my favor is I have zero pain.

jamessaxo | @jamessaxo | 15 hours ago

Anashby, I am a very active 83 yr old who recovered from TRYGEMINAL neuralgia last yr.
Did so by taking METHYCOBALAMIN ( B12)
daily and turmeric. I run walk , 5 k every other day. Gym in between.
Gave up alcohol because it stops B12 absorption.
Good luck
James nz

heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | 2 hours ago

In reply to @bsr2016 "I relate to much of what you are going through. Nine years ago, I had major..." + (show)

@bsr2016 Thanks for your response. You've had some rough times. Glad to see that you are able to get out there, walking, doing PT, etc. I wish I could do the same. Exercise ramps up my pain. Walking is problematic because every step is so painful. Riding my bike is also problematic. I tried PT, but the guy gave me a one size fits all program that only increased my pain. I guess I'll look for a different PT. Be blessed.

hookedongolf2004 | @hookedongolf2004 | 1 hour ago

In reply to @c0untrymom "I’m interested in knowing what you do, because I’m not a “med taker” myself." + (show)

@c0untrymom I don’t . I learned from one of the big hospitals that the damage that you get from the harsh medication’s are worse than the pain. However, I don’t think they have neuropathy, but I do not take the harsh medication. I have a lot of pain. It starts in the evenings and it stays with me until right now and it’s 8 o’clock in the morning. The only way I get rid of it is to stay on my feet and not sit down. I stay active. I keep moving. It’s getting more and more difficult to do that but I’m gonna keep working through it that way I have an appointment starting Sunday in Florida for scramble pains therapy. You might look that up. There are a few doctors around the United States. It is expensive, but I’m going to try it. I will let you know if I have any success. I can function very well during the day and I can sleep up till about three in the morning and then I have to get up get my feet on the ground. Go outside on the concrete or something where it’s cool or even walk in the grass and move and then try and go back to bed usually around 4:30 and sleep till 8. Then I move all day and keep moving.