Topical creams and lotions for Small Fiber Neuropathy

Posted by jeffrapp @jeffrapp, Oct 11, 2019

This topic has been addressed in other posts. However, it is somewhat scatter shot, so I thought it would be appropriate to address it as a separate subject.
I have idiopathic small fiber neuropathy. I have tried numerous creams and other preparations. Sometimes I think they are working a little, sometimes not at all.
As examples, I have used lidocaine 5%, various cannabinoids (as balms, creams and soaks), cantherides (that hurt!) and various combinations of compounded creams containing lidocaine, ketamine, phenytoin, ketoralac and others (all of which are very expensive and not covered by MediCare).
One of my "theories" is that they are not penetrating enough, so I tried a few of them with DMSO cream, which is a solvent and supposedly penetrates the skin. Still no real success.
I'd be interested to hear from others about their experiences with topicals, and particularly any suggestions or tricks that makes them work better.

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penn | @penn | Nov 29, 2023

In reply to @harley22 "I feel the same as you. I too have tried various creams with no relief from..." + (show)

HI HARLEY,
THANK SO MUCH I WILL TRY THAT, HAVE A GREAT DAY!

adejuliannie | @adejuliannie | Nov 29, 2023

I have used CBD 10,000 MG Cream that's helped me also 1500 Mg CBD Gummies no THC that helped

snagydude | @snagydude | Nov 30, 2023

Harley.. I too have tried it all. DMSO helps in the absorption process. I found better results when I used essential oils that improve circulation. There are numerous eo's that do this. Perhaps if you experiment with adding some eo's to your best cream it may help. Suggest you start with lower doses and then increase as you find you can tolerate them. Good luck. Hope this helps.