Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group
Welcome to the Neuropathy group.
This is a welcoming, safe place where you can meet other people who are dealing with neuropathy. Let’s learn from each other and share stories about living well with neuropathy, coping with the challenges and offering tips.
I’m Colleen, and I’m the moderator of this group, and Community Director of Connect. Chances are you’ll to be greeted by volunteer patient Mentor John (@johnbishop) and fellow members when you post to this group. Learn more about Moderators and Mentors on Connect.
We look forward to welcoming you and introducing you to other members. Feel free to browse the topics or start a new one.
Let’s chat. Why not start by introducing yourself? What concerns would you like to talk about?
Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Neuropathy Support Group.
@sunnyflower ALC is Acetyl-L-Carnitine. It also is said to help with neuropathy symptoms when taken along with ALA. Toni 😀
@jimhd My Pain Medicine doc at Mayo said that a peripheral nerve stimulator is better for targeting pain in feet and ankles. I'm heading back up to Rochester MN next month to trail a SCS for my back issues and a peripheral nerve stimulator for meralgia paresthetica and foot/ankle pain. Should be a fun trip!!!
Hi John @johnbishop I eat a whole cucumber because of its alkalinity. To save on carbs I wonder if it will help with the ALA Instead of the banana. Just a thought. Toni
@sunnyflower $100???? With my husband’s insurance it’s over $2500 and that includes conscious sedation. I can’t wait to see how it goes next week!
GASP!!! 😲 I am so sorry to hear about your cost! Oh my GRACIOUS!! That's criminal!! 😡 You are on my heart and mind and in my prayers. Hugs, Sunnyflower 😊💗
@steeldove
Marilyn, did you follow some of the posts that @fredjan2016 had written describing his experiences with having a peripheral nerve stimulator installed earlier this summer? Fred, if you see this, could you update us on how that is going? You had it put in in July sometime, right? Back then you said it was helping you to walk better but not that significant of pain relief. Is there any improvement in the pain relief? Hank
Hi @bustrbrwn22 I believe the final cost depends on where the procedure is done. If the doctors goes out to a facility vs his office that facility has to get paid. Toni
@jesfactsmon @fredjan2016 I have read and also been told by pain medicine doc at Mayo that a 50% improvement in pain level is considered a success. I'll pray for more than that 😉
Thx so much Toni! I read some about it but will be putting it off for a bit while I'm in the midst of having to make a huge medication decision. I sure do appreciate you!! 🤗
@sunnyflower It sounds from what you wrote in this message that you had sedation for steroid injections. Is that correct? I'm wondering if I could get it for a very, very painful guided injection in my thumb for arthritis.
Thanks, sunny. You're a blessing and a great encourager (maybe one of your spiritual gifts?).
Jim