Peripheral neuropathic pain, sometimes unbearable

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Hello,

I suffer from increasing nerve pain, started from the big toes in both

feet, then during 5 years spread unto lower legs and even started

in the hands now. It is the "tight sock" feeling constantly plus

needle feeling and electric shocks sometimes.

Only Tramol plus Gaba gives some relief, but i maxed out on this

medications.

Can anybody recommend other drugs or supplements ?

Thank you, Chris

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    Hi, Gabbapentin is the cheaper version of Pregablin. I have tried all drugs

    Good and bad, to help ease the pain I am now on 300mls a day of Pregablin

    And it is v the nearest I have to little pain from my Diabetic Perifthial Neuropathy.

    One thing I will add is a enjoy a pint a couple of times a week, but the night after these

    Drinking sessions the pain is unbearable.After a few days off the beer I get the relief back

    From the Pregablin.

    I am seriously looking at my socialising although I enjoy a pint, I think

    I prefer my toes.

    Don't be frightened to ask for different medications your heath, you stand up and after a week or two

    And the medication hasn't worked go back and ask for alternatives.

    I would also recommend getting on a pain management course.

    Take care

    Dan

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    Have you tried acupuncture?  I've had peripheral neuropathy in my lower legs and feet for more than five years.  The feeling is of numbness in my feet plus tingling and, sometimes, fire on the inside while cold on the outside.  I take Lyrica 300 mg 3x day and it helps but I started doing acupuncture a couple of years ago and, along with Chinese herbs specifically for neuropathy, I have had the best results from it.  Beats drugs even though I still have to take some.  Good luck!

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