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Anti-Inflammatory and PN

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jeffrey64566
jeffrey64566

Hi,

I've had worsening PN in my feet for 4 - 5 years. I sprained my foot and my doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory for 10 days. 3 days in the PN started to improve, and by the end of the 10 days it was 50+% better, meaning the worsening had stopped, and areas that were previously numb were no longer numb.

Has anyone had this experience? Could it be an indicator as to what's causing the PN?

Thanks,

Jeff

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 jeffrey64566

    Posted

    What anti inflammatory were you prescribed?   My neuropathy has gone on for years after injuries.
    • jeffrey64566
      jeffrey64566 pippa58442

      Posted

      No injuries here, just a virus or something else that caused. IC Diclofenac SOD EC 75 mg tabs twice daily, 10 day supply.
    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 jeffrey64566

      Posted

      I tried the same anti inflammatory in a topical cream but I didn’t get much relief.  Perhaps the tablet version is stronger and more effective?
    • jeffrey64566
      jeffrey64566 pippa58442

      Posted

      Yes, exactly. I tried the tablet first and improvement started after 3 days and went quickly from there. I'm now trying the topical cream (to localize use), and although improving some, it's much slower.

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 jeffrey64566

      Posted

      My doctor didn’t even mention these tablets.  He was only interested in anti depressants. He led me to think that there weren’t any other options. Obviously there are. 
    • jeffrey64566
      jeffrey64566 pippa58442

      Posted

      You have to be very careful about long-term use of anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). They can cause lots of damage. I'm trying the topical cream because it's localized, but it's not helping as much as the tablets. Figured if we can find something that helps, we can work backwards from there to try to find a cause...

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 jeffrey64566

      Posted

      I have found the same thing with topical creams too.  They simply are not effective at all because they are not strong enough.  I have given up on treating the neuropathy and have just learned to accept the pain when it flares up.
  • donald12062
    donald12062 jeffrey64566

    Posted

    I don't think so in my case, because I've been given anti-inflammatory meds for the last 10 years and it hasn't helped PN ! But glad it helped you !

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