I am new here and just recently found out I have neuropathy.

Hello, @granny73

I am sorry to hear that you've diagnosed with neuropathy. Did you receive your diagnosis from a neurologist? You mention that you have not received any pain medcation 'yet.' Does that mean that your doctor has already submitted a prescription and that you're not simply waiting for that prescription or prescriptions to be available at your local pharmacy or to arrive in the mail? I'm sure it is frustrating to have to wait when the pain you're suffering is here & now.

I have very glad you thought to visit Connect!

Best wishes,
Ray (@ray666)

No pain meds yet, my dr. said my primary doctor will be getting in touch with me about that. My neuropathy makes my toes numb. Balance is fine.

Thank you.

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@granny73

Please discuss those medicines your doctor is going to subscribe. I read the side effects, tried for a week with no pain relief. Didn’t want to be on the for the rest of my life so said no thanks. It scared me. I just got neuropathy when I went under infusions with the chemo. I now rub CBD on my feet and hands twice a day to control the pain. Does not ever go away but makes it so it’s more tolerable. There are new treatments like light therapy and old treatments like acupuncture. They’re all temporary fixes too that’ll keep me off the drugs. The next thing I’m going to try, is a device that goes in your shoes that will send the signals again to my brain so I can lose the walker. Waiting on the company rep the ed find a local neurologist to prescribe it. You’re lucky to find this site so fast.. keep on doing your own research and good luck.

I am wise to side effects of drugs. Last year I was put on a couple of prescriptions after I had a heart attack and the side affects were harsh! Thank you for your input. I will remember your advice.

@ray666 I was thinking about trying Hempvana Pain Relief cream for nerve relief.