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Help for neuropathy in feet (burning, numbness)

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maryann35553
maryann35553

I would like to know if anyone uses something other than nerve drugs to help with foot neuropathy. I have many drug allergies and after researching the prescription nerve drugs, I am hesitant to try them. I did try Lyrica but it did not agree with me. I also had an MRI done which showed a perineural cyst in my spine. I called my Dr. to ask about the result but he has not returned my call.

My nerve pain is getting worse. I hope to start physical therapy this week if I feel well enough to drive.

I appreciate any suggestions.

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 maryann35553

    Posted

    There is very little you can do for neuropathy. I have it in my hands and arms and occasionally my foot. I refused nerve drugs because I react to a lot of things too. I find good hot weather gets rid of my neuralgia.I spend three months in Italy every summer and the constant strong sunlight works a treat.

  • maureen09477
    maureen09477 maryann35553

    Posted

    look up ALPHA LIPOIC ACID capsules 600 mg. I take them for sometimes unbearable burning pins and needles and numbness in my leg from my thigh to my knee due to discs in my back pressing on a nerve. They work well for me. The only side effect can be heartburn. If taken with a large glass of water and avoiding taking them before bedtime, they work well. I wouldn't like to be without them now.

    Hope this is of some help.

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 maureen09477

      Posted

      I would take these tablets with milk which coats the stomach and helps get rid of heartburn. Water does nothing for an acidic stomach.

  • natty83048
    natty83048 maryann35553

    Posted

    B50 complex can help. So can Inositol 1000mg, acety L carnitine 2000mg. I found out about these recently and will have to buy them. Also 16 oz. celery juice on an empty stomach when u wake up in the morning can help too.

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