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Idiopathic Neuropathy

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Woozydoll
Woozydoll

Hi everyone new to this forum. I am a 62 yr old male who is not diabetic. I have been battling neuropath

y for the past 10 years in both feet but more intense in my left. I have been to 3 neurologist the Vanderbilt Neuropathy Clinic with no relief. Was told by all that there was nothing they could short of gabapentin and Lyrica. Tried Lyrica and with in two day wanted to kill everyone that I was upset with. Note I am the calms guys you have ever meet. Quit taking the Lyrica and started on gabapentin 1800mg per day no results after a week. 2400mg no relief. 3600 and could tell the difference. Problem was everyone could tell the difference in me, I was a zombie. Went to three talks from Chiropractors and final was convinced by one he could heal my feet. $6300 and 30 treatments later nothing. A friend told me that he had poor circulation in his feet and had starting using a vibration massager and was seeing a difference. I bought a MED massager on line and have been using it for the past four weeks. The results have been amazing. I have the gabapentin down to 1200 and plan on cutting down more this week. Folks try this, there are several types of massager on line get one. I use mine every morning for 30 mins. For 30 mins when I get home in the afternoon and at least an hour at night. This has changed my life. I hope it works for you, give it a try and stick with it for a few weeks. I went from wanting to amputate my feet to stop the pain to now actually being able to feel sensatios again.

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  • kenbkb
    kenbkb Woozydoll

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    https://www.footandankleinstitute.com/doctor

    And all that work under him are trained by him and considered superior Podiatrists. Good luck. He would give you your best shot most likely. Again, he is not a god, but has dealt with PN a great deal. Says the surgery works 80% of the time. 

    Is everyone aware now there is a PN society that advocates for us?

    https://www.foundationforpn.org/

    I believe there is an upcoming meeting where patients go to share stories and get educated on the latest and greatest methods. The next is in DC and you can listen in. 

  • sherri11320
    sherri11320 Woozydoll

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    Hi Woozydoll I know what masssager you are speaking about my husband found it at Costco we went back there and I tried it and we ended up purchasing one and yes it helps with the nerve pain and helps my knee pain  it’s for people who have neuropathy, Diabetic, poor circulation in legs and Feet , it really takes the pain away for a while we love ours it’s a god sin .
    • Woozydoll
      Woozydoll sherri11320

      Posted

      Sherri so glad it works for you. I tell everyone that unless you have advanced neuropathy, you can't understand how the slightest relief is a blessing.

  • Peonygirl1
    Peonygirl1 Woozydoll

    Posted

    So true that, It is just like a mini miracle to not feel pain even for five minutes!! Wow, this dr is doing a lot of good, I sure hope he enjoys the impact he has on his patients! I am going to do a happy dance for him!! 🕊

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