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Pirepheral neuropathy

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kenatwood
kenatwood

Since starting keppra in the last part of 2015 to take harvoni for hepatitis c, I started coming down with some discomfort in my feet. I didn't think much of it but later on this started to get worse. I saw several doctors and finally got to see someone in neurology and they did an eng test for nerve damage. They said I have neuropathy and they are saying the hep c virus probably gave it to me but I disagree, I doing good until they put me on keppra so I could take the harvoni. I would rather live with the hepatitis c rather than live with the pain of neuropathy! If anyone else has

gotten neuropathy since starting the keppra please let me know as I can use some advice. I no longer trust doctors!!

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  • jane75220
    jane75220 kenatwood

    Posted

    Lyrica is now prescribed for peripheral neuropathy so please do not give up!!
    • kenatwood
      kenatwood jane75220

      Posted

      I have heard that and my doctor is reluctant to give it to me. He loves to come up with excuses and always thinks he is right about everything
    • jane75220
      jane75220 kenatwood

      Posted

      Why is your dr reluctanct to prescribe lyrica for you?
    • kenatwood
      kenatwood jane75220

      Posted

      I have no idea but he is one of those type of doctors that think they know it all but do nothing
    • kenatwood
      kenatwood jane75220

      Posted

      I anow on Gabapinten and helps with the pain somewhat. I was given that by my primary care doctor and am also awaiting an appointment for a different neurologist for a second opinion and to try to get switched back o my old medication
    • jane75220
      jane75220 kenatwood

      Posted

      Good luck. If it helped then the med will probably be changed back.

      xx

    • winifred16387
      winifred16387 kenatwood

      Posted

      I am new here but have peripheral neuropathy. Gabapentin and Lyrica did not work for me. I was wondering if there ws any oher treatmen available?

      Thanks in anticipation of your replies.

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