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Gabapentin or Pregabalin

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Dolgoch
Dolgoch

Which is best for trapped nerve pain in the lower back which causes leg pain, numb/pins & needles in feet.

I have been told by specialist that there is nothing that can be done and that I will have to live with the problem.

Perhaps there are other suggestions for this type of pain.

I would be glad of any help.

?Thanks.

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Dolgoch

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    I have neuropathy in both arms and hands; I live with the problem wihout taking any drugs.  The drugs you have mentioned can actually make the neuropathy far worse.  Doctors also offer low dose anti depressants for neuropathy, but these too can aggravate your symptoms and exchange one problem for another.  These are the only two options you will be given.  There is nothing else for neuropathy or learning to live with it.

    Try distraction techniques such as concentrating on your hobbies and thiis will take your mind off your symptoms.  This works for me and is so much better than putting toxins into your body.

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