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Peripheral Neuropathy

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frances90508
frances90508

I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy 3 years ago, it started in my feet and gradually travelled up my legs to just below the knee. I don't have pain as such just a feeling of extreme tightness which is most noticeable in bed at night. I also get pins and needles in both feet and sometimes they go numb if I'm sitting with my legs crossed for example which usually goes as soon as I start moving about. I have also noticed in the last few months that I feel a bit unsteady when out walking. I'm told there is no cure but I would be interested to know what other people do to relieve the symptoms, if anything.

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  • Escarole
    Escarole frances90508

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    I've had the pins and needles, electric shocks and pain in feet and legs and had taken Alpha lipoic acid, omega 3, vit B complex and PEA (palmitoyletanolamide). I hope it can help you..

  • kennyatw
    kennyatw frances90508

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    i was diagnosed with neuropathy 6 years ago and I'm on gabapentin, naltrexone, baclofen, carbomazepine and tramadol and with all of those meds nothing has helped me with the nerve pain. I've been on Lyrica and a few different antidepressants and anticeizure meds and they made things a lot worse

  • Airdaddy
    Airdaddy frances90508

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    i have sensory neuropathy and pinched nerves. i was on oxycodone for 3 years, but it was to strong. i found water excersize is the least painfull. Hydrocodone works quite well, but its impossible to get anyone to write a perscription. but excersize is a must or the pain is unbearible. im lucky i live near mexico where i can get Tramadol and Hydrocodone. i have tried all sorts of off lable medications that are pretty much worthless. the side effects of off lable meds are not worth the minimal relief they give. i have tried spinal cord stimulators. but be very cautious on them. during my trail it almost killed me. Remember your dealing with nerve issues and the underlying causes. i take b complex vitamins, with little help. most doctors will miss diagnosis you. so be carefull of what they recommend. The doctors will red flage you as a complex case and refuse to treat you. it's very challenging, and in ways its a curse. it's so important to sleep well and try different meds to see if any work. unfournitly your on your own.

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