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Amitriptyline use for neuropathy
My neurologist prescribed Amitriptyline for me as sleeping has been difficult at times. I have to say it’s been working and I have no side...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Oct 3, 2020
Taking amitriptyline for neuropathy?
Hi, everyone, I take amitriptyline & tramadol for my issues with neuropathy, does anyone have advice on dealing with the side effects?
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Oct 16 7:41am
Anyone using Amitriptyline HCL for Neuropathy instead of Gaba or Lyric
A doctor has prescribed Amitriptyline HCL for my Neurapathy pain in my feet instead of Gaba or Lyrica. Does anyone have any experience with this....
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Dec 6, 2023
Depression and PN: Anyone have success with an antidepressant?
I posted recently about my rapid onset PN (lots of tests, but hitting a wall with the SFN biopsy). I am taking 1800 mg of...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Sep 12 10:39pm
Topical cream brings relief for PN
I have suffered from idiopathic peripheral neuropathy in my feet and legs for 20 years. I have seen neurologists in Alaska, Washington (UW) and finally...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Aug 10, 2021
Pain returns after standing or walking
I’m currently taking Gabapentin and amitriptyline which has helped, just breaking through in the evenings. It feels like I’ve entered a new phase in this....
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: 5 days ago
Nerve biopsy test: Is it done by a neurologist or rheumatologist?
What kind of doctor do I see for the nerve biopsy test? My PCP sent me to a rheumatologist for a diagnosis. She feels it...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Dec 10, 2021
Neuropathy pain and depression: Anyone find help and enjoy life again?
I don’t know what is worse - the pain or the ensuing depression. I am taking Gabapentin and amitriptyline for the pain and the latter...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Sep 30 2:44pm
SFN exacerbated during menstrual cycle
Hello. Does anyone with SFN, autonomic dysfunction and/or POTS experience “flares” that coincide with your menstrual cycle? It doesn’t happen every cycle but many times...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Jun 28, 2022
Rapid onset of PN?
I was diagnosed with mild carpal tunnel syndrome in late May, but it turned into constant tingling and numbness just weeks later. Another hand surgeon...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Sep 8 8:23pm
Peripheral Neuropathy - has anyone had any real relief.
I have diagnosed peripheral neuropathy caused by trauma from a herniated disk in my lower back. I had surgery 20 yrs ago. The pain for...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Aug 10, 2022
Small Fiber Neuropathy and genetic testing?
Hi everyone, it was great to find this forum and all of you wonderful members on it. This is my first post.I was diagnosed with...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Oct 17, 2021
Tingly, Prickley and tremors from Neuropothy
I am a 74-year-old athlete with severe pinched nerves, l5S1 nerve root damage and some neuropathy causing horrible prickly, tingly and tremors in my ankles...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Jun 7, 2023
Can chronic itching be caused by Neuropathy
I have had Peripheral Neuropathy for about 20 years. The only symptoms I’ve ever really had is a lot of tingling, numbness and spasms in...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Feb 24 2:38pm
Neuropathy pain.
Hello, I have had this so called"neuropathy" for almost two years now, it began in dec 2016, symptoms got worse over the next few months,...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Dec 5, 2022
Oxiplatin-induced neuropathy: Nerve conduction studies
I was diagnosed with anal cancer in Oct 2020 stage 2/3 . In Feb 2021 l had major surgery to remove tumour plus resection with...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: May 28 2:30pm
Use New Article About Treating Peripheral Neuropathy
@steeldove Treatment Options and Pain Management The 3 broad categories of pain management include medications, interventional therapies, and physical or psychosocial therapies. Generally speaking, a...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Apr 8 3:55pm
Advancing of condition + Gluten-free diet?
Hi everyone, I have a couple of questions: 1. I have idiopathic SFN. I've been having a bad pain flare the past couple of weeks...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: May 9, 2021