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Old 12-11-2015, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue7 View Post
I got mines from a cocaine relapse. It's asymmetric and hurts. Gabapentin hasn't helped, I've done the vitamin thing and it only helps a little. I'm 18 months out already. Is this a death sentence? Have there been any success stories? Is this condition linked with suicide? I'm only 31 and feel like I'm 80 yrs old. Will I be able to have a job again? Date and live life again? May God help me.
It will improve. I have periods where i feel almost like I am making huge progress, then i might have a period where stress sets me back. Stay strong, it is a slow go. I have heard people say it CAN heal and people insist that it can't. I guess its all relative to what caused it. The medicines will not treat the pain effectively. You will be lucky to come out with a reduction in pain. For some people they don't work at all.

It is not a death sentence unless you decide to take it to that level.

There have been success stories out there though. Some have been posted here. NERVES CAN HEAL. But it is not like a broken bone, it takes years. At least that's what the optimistic doctors say.

I say, Stick with the vitamin regimen and up the dose if ya need to. Benfotiamine, B-12, R-Lipoic Acid, Acetyl l Carnitine, Evening Primrose oil, Grape Seed extract...Cut down on sugars and simple carbs, be careful of certain fruits and vegetables that have a lot of built in sugar. GOtta get the body from starting any unnecesary fires inside that will set off those damaged nerves.

The condition is becoming more common. Especially with the rise of diabetes in the World. We will see new treatments coming down the line.

For me, prayer and scripture is helpful as well. not preaching to you but throwing it out there. If meditation, other internal study or another source of deep consciousness is something you're comfortable with go to it.
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Diagnosis: Idiopathic Small Fiber Neuropathy (Statin Induced)




• R-Lipoic Acid: 100mg - 300mg Daily
• Acetyl-L Carnitine: 1500mg Daily
• Vitamin B12: 1000 mcg Daily
• Magnesium 500mg Daily
• Grape Seed Extract 200mg Daily
• Benfotiamine 300mg daily

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