Frankincense and Myrrh for Neuropathy pain

Posted by hotfooted @hotfooted, Apr 26, 2019

Today I saw the Nutritionist that my doctor sent me to.. As usual, my feet were red and burning. She told me that many Diabetics that she counseled used Frankincense and Myrrh drops mixed with a lotion and they swore by it.. wouldn't be without it. She had some and we tried it on my poor feet right then.. It was absolutely amazing! My feet cooled down immediately and they became their normal white skin again. That was this morning and they are still okay at 5:30 in the evening.. My gosh, maybe I'll be able to sleep better tonight... Have any of you tried this? If so, what has been your experience with it? I'm hoping to hear lots of comments back...

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Does anyone get like, restless legs during a neuropathy "episode" at night? Mine, sometimes I thrash about for hours, twisting at the hips, kicking like a karate tournament, and pretend walking as if in a speed walking marathon. It comes and goes and coincides with back pain.

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@paulalbert

Does anyone get like, restless legs during a neuropathy "episode" at night? Mine, sometimes I thrash about for hours, twisting at the hips, kicking like a karate tournament, and pretend walking as if in a speed walking marathon. It comes and goes and coincides with back pain.

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Hello, @paulalbert , @johnbishop , and all.
Well, I want to add a couple of thoughts.
I was diagnosed with restless leg syndrome, RLS, after the sleep tests I had at Mayo a couple of years ago, For years I've had issues with my legs and feet having to be in motion, pain, discomfort, heat, swelling, burning, etc. it keeps me awake and is very uncomfortable. It is a very good thing I'm not married any longer. It must be the pits to sleep with someone with RLS.

After diagnosis, the doctor had my ferrous, iron levels checked. My blood levels were extremely low. She put me on Vitron + C, over the counter iron with C to aid in absorption. I take 2 daily and am gradually seeing the stats rising. Soon after beginning to take Virton, my energy level increased, my outlook brightened. I felt better. I slept better. It actually often contributes to RLS. It helps me.

I was also prescribed Requip, a dopamine enhancer. Dopamine is a hormone in the brain that's very important. Often, if off balance can contribute to Parkinson's symptoms and such. So, even tho I was told I didn't have Parkinson's I may have some Parkinsonism, as I do have tremors at times, wobble, difficulty lifting legs, etc. After the 2nd night taking Requip, I slept all night much more relaxed and my legs rested for the first time in years. Requip helped me day and night by helping with the brain's utilization of dopamine,

If you have RLS, please discuss these issues and my results with your doctor.

Next, those with peripheral neuropathy, let me add to whatever wonderful @johnbishop has shared. He's a true expert. I learned from him and from @artscaping, Chris, that supplements and lotions can be a huge help with our feet and leg and hand problems. Pain and discomfort, burning, aches, etc.

I found The Wise Men, online at Walmart. Frankincense and Myrrh with coconut oil in a balm. That's all, no other ingredients. I use it daily. Several days ago, I had a very difficult, trying day at Mayo, full day of visits and tests. My entire body was screaming in pain, my back was especially painful as I've been on prednisone recently and my belly is larger than normal so it puts stress on my back. I also have a lot of arthritis in my body, especially serious in hands/fingers/feet/ankles/hips. Spine degeneration, etc.

My hands had me in tears they hurt so badly. Wrists had shooting nerve pain. I normally would use Voltaren ointment and take some ibuprofen and Robaxin, etc. This time, I intentionally used one thing. The frankincense and myrrh balm, all over my legs/feet/back/hands/wrists.

Within 15 minutes, I was not hurting at all NOTE: this balm relieved me of this pain. I was shocked. I took my regular meds at night, including MM tincture, 1X1, 1 dropper full. This relieves my anxiety, reduces pain, and aids in sleep. Now, I also use this balm.

Now, I have another addition to my pain relief box. Garden of Life recovery lotion, 800mg CBD. It stops arthritis pain in hands/feet/fingers/wrists, stops AND makes my hands look appreciably younger. May try it on my face! It works!

There you go. You have my latest miracle recommendations. Until I 'met' John and Chris on Connect, I had no idea anything would work. I've had year of steroids, steroid shots, gabapantin, lyrica, oxycodone, and more that each helped in some degree, but not truly well or easily or without many side effects. I no longer take any of those medications. Off them all. No more shots either. Do take steroids for other reasons, sarcoid and autoimmune illnesses, lung issues, etc. Not for all the pain.

I'm thrilled. What joy these interesting lotions and tinctures have brought into my life. Freedom from much pain, better sleep, less anxiety. I'm so thankful. Grateful and appreciative for Mayo and for the friends on Connect.

Hope something I've shared has helped. If so, pass it on to others. Let's be good to ourselves and help others.
Blessings, elizabeth

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@avmcbellar

@athenalee I agree. Not only is it difficult to find the right doctor for neuropathy it is difficult to find any doctor with the right attitude to offer the help we need. They have to be driven by desire and compassion. That has been my experience through the years. Some doctors don’t want to be bothered so they prescribe medications. I am very leery of those but good doctors do exist. We have to make the effort to search for doctors who will listen and hold on to them. I am also involved with my mother’s medical care so I deal with additional doctors. I have found them all to be respectful and understanding. Don’t get discouraged.

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Thank you. It is frustrating to be getting no where on my various symptoms. I see a neuromuscular doctor in September, so I’m hoping I’ll get beyond the labs to some ideas for treatment and pain management.

Best wishes for you and your mom.

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@johnbishop

@athenalee and @paulalbert, My feet are still numb but they don't feel quite as bad as they were when I first started this journey back in 2016 after 20+ years of letting it progress because I could not find any topicals that helped and there are no drugs that help with the numbness. After I started taking the protocol of supplements it took a little over 2 months until my legs and feet started feeling a little better and it seemed to have slowed or stopped the progression up the legs. That was the end of 2016 and it's pretty much stayed the same since with the exception of the past few months I have started to gain a little tingling and can feel my toes more. The numbness is still there but it feels a little better than before. The past 2 years I've also added started rubbing moisturizer lotion on my feet and legs and I'm sure that has helped also. Keeping the skin moist helps due to the nerves being close to the skin. Exercise and walking are also really important but my walking is limited and I mostly use and exercise bike in the house. That's because I also have lower back issues. Just don't give up and work on finding something that provides relief and take it one day at a time! My full story is in this post in the Member Neuropathy Journey discussion - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310341/

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Thank you John. I always appreciate your insights and take notes! I can’t take all of the Protocol supplements you’ve mentioned as they can interact with my immunosuppressive meds. I add supplements one at a time to make sure they don’t increase my liver enzymes. I do take Omegas, Vit. D, Bs, C. I did start taking ALA a few months ago. I’m just starting ALC. So far the sharp pains don’t occur as often, unless I have to drive for a few hours. Numbness, tingling, and general pain continue to increase. But I remain hopeful.

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has anyone tried Frankincense and Myrrh oil? the raves are fantastic on line.

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@wideawakechas

has anyone tried Frankincense and Myrrh oil? the raves are fantastic on line.

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@wideawakechas It did nothing for me but every one responds differently to different things

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@nukhan

@wideawakechas It did nothing for me but every one responds differently to different things

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Nothing for me either but I will finish the bottle. Maybe the magic is at the bottom of the bottle...

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@wideawakechas

has anyone tried Frankincense and Myrrh oil? the raves are fantastic on line.

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Hello @wideawakechas. You will notice that I have moved your post into an existing discussion on Frankincense and Myrrh for Neuropathy and slightly updated your post to include your topic.

Members like @ess77 has shared something she is using that contains these oils just above if you click "View and Reply" from your email notification and scroll back to her post on August 7th that may be of interest to you as well.

How long have you had Neuropathy?

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@amandajro

Hello @wideawakechas. You will notice that I have moved your post into an existing discussion on Frankincense and Myrrh for Neuropathy and slightly updated your post to include your topic.

Members like @ess77 has shared something she is using that contains these oils just above if you click "View and Reply" from your email notification and scroll back to her post on August 7th that may be of interest to you as well.

How long have you had Neuropathy?

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I have had PN for about 5 years. t went from keeping awake for awhile to ice cold feeling at night, until i finely went to sleep. it went from bad to worse until I went to a neurologist who put me on Gabapentin, I went from 300 to 900 mg.without any help that I was aware of.I then went to a neurology clinic and had all kinds of tests, and the Dr. there said because I have a pacemaker he could not treat me with the only thing he would use, which was a higher form of the TENS treatment. At this time I'm taking the 900mg gabapentin spread over a six hour span, also 1/2 or sometimes a whole 0.25mg. of xanax. If i am still awake at 2 or 3 oclock ,I'll take a Tylenol. as you can tell, my day is shot. I might add i'm a 88 year old very active male who works every day at something. my feet hurt every day ,but I get by. nighttime is my tough time. I'm going to try the Frankincense and Myrrh oil tonight and will let you know how it works for me. Thanks, Chas

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@wideawakechas

I have had PN for about 5 years. t went from keeping awake for awhile to ice cold feeling at night, until i finely went to sleep. it went from bad to worse until I went to a neurologist who put me on Gabapentin, I went from 300 to 900 mg.without any help that I was aware of.I then went to a neurology clinic and had all kinds of tests, and the Dr. there said because I have a pacemaker he could not treat me with the only thing he would use, which was a higher form of the TENS treatment. At this time I'm taking the 900mg gabapentin spread over a six hour span, also 1/2 or sometimes a whole 0.25mg. of xanax. If i am still awake at 2 or 3 oclock ,I'll take a Tylenol. as you can tell, my day is shot. I might add i'm a 88 year old very active male who works every day at something. my feet hurt every day ,but I get by. nighttime is my tough time. I'm going to try the Frankincense and Myrrh oil tonight and will let you know how it works for me. Thanks, Chas

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Hello Chas, for a few months now I have been using a mix of frankincense, myrrh, and castor oil which I use to massage my feet at night. I then put on cotton socks. I also take the recommended PN supplements, and 300 mgs Gabapentin at night. The sharp nerve pains in my feet and legs have reduced, although my feet still tingle, and, feel encased in a metal boot, with things crawling on them. I’ve tried a multitude of topicals and nothing seems to work.

Like you I also have trouble sleeping. I find that taking melatonin and Gabapentin together a couple hours before bedtime generally helps. It’s not good to take melatonin every night, however. If you are able to get medical marijuana, that might work as well. Unfortunately, I can’t use it as it interferes with the immunosuppressive meds I’m on.

Best of wishes for better sleep and warmer feet! Athena

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