neuropathy
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bingo
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- southeast illinois
someone told me acupuncture helped them
jujube
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I take gabapentin 2-4x a day, depending on what kind of day I'm having. It helps "some", seems to keep the worst of the feet-getting-shocked-with-a-live-electrical-wire feeling.
I've gone through all the tests by the neurologist and the best he can tell me is that it's "idiopathic", which in doctor-talk means "we have no idea what's causing it but WAIT! there's another test we can run that won't tell us anything either..." I really think "idiopathic peripheral neuropathy" pays for the neuro's new BMW every year.
I'm not diabetic. What I can't figure out is why my toes and part of my feet are numb to the touch, but I still get the stabbing pains. Numb
ain???? What the heck? The blood circulation in my feet and toes are very good, though, so I'm going to lose them anytime yet.
Hey, any day I wake up, read the newspaper and my name isn't in the obits is going to be a great day!
I live with it. It hurts whether I'm sitting, sleeping or walking, so I just keep doing what I have to do.
I've gone through all the tests by the neurologist and the best he can tell me is that it's "idiopathic", which in doctor-talk means "we have no idea what's causing it but WAIT! there's another test we can run that won't tell us anything either..." I really think "idiopathic peripheral neuropathy" pays for the neuro's new BMW every year.
I'm not diabetic. What I can't figure out is why my toes and part of my feet are numb to the touch, but I still get the stabbing pains. Numb
ain???? What the heck? The blood circulation in my feet and toes are very good, though, so I'm going to lose them anytime yet. Hey, any day I wake up, read the newspaper and my name isn't in the obits is going to be a great day!
I live with it. It hurts whether I'm sitting, sleeping or walking, so I just keep doing what I have to do.
rgp
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- Milford,OH
Look up....Alpha-Lipoic-Acid. Judge / decide for yourself. I take it at night mostly, 200-400 MG. I take Gabba as well...but IMO the ALA has more effect.
rgp
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- Milford,OH
I think acupuncture works for a whole host of things. Trouble is, it's 'short-lived' . Ya need to have it performed on a regular basis. It seemed to actually help my low back, a few years back but...two - three visits p/week @ $65.00 p/visit, really adds up. $500.00 or more p/month & no insurance help....OUCH!
Perhaps some have better results?....but this was my experience.
jaminhealth
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- Santa Monica CA
So many live with neuropathy (nerve pain/damage) and I'm having it now since hip replacement in 2010 and then knee infection a couple yrs ago. All my OA got so much worse since hip replacement misery.
I have been taking Grape Seed Extract for my general health for going into 24 yrs and it helps here as it addresses all Circulation issues in our body.
Many do use ALA for this issue.
I have been taking Grape Seed Extract for my general health for going into 24 yrs and it helps here as it addresses all Circulation issues in our body.
Many do use ALA for this issue.
IKE
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- Oklahoma....U.S.A.
I've got it in both feet.....kinda goes along with having diabetes I guess.
Doc told me a few years back that he'd prescribe me some pills for it if I wanted them.....I told him that I'd pass on taking more pills for now and just put up with it.
Doc told me a few years back that he'd prescribe me some pills for it if I wanted them.....I told him that I'd pass on taking more pills for now and just put up with it.