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Originally Posted by Rosie33
I don't think it's a good idea to use a freezer block because the cold would stop the blood flow to your feet. I use a small fan beside my bed, and have it blowing directly on my feet. It really helps with the burning. I use Topricin lotion which I add a few drops of peppermint oil, and it helps with the pain and burning at night....good luck!  |
GM Razzle51-
My PN started with numbness on soles of both feet. Over 5 yrs advanced to Severe Neuropathy, confirmed with Conductivity testing 4 times.
Take 3200 mg gabapentin and 6 mg ropiniole daily. Couldn't deal the manner in which Antidepressants interefered with my sleep. Stopped opiiates. Sedation and other common side effects became intolerable.
PN pain and periodic epidsodes of severe cramping are a daily challenge.
Consultations and testing with the best neurologists repeatedly confirmed PN and kSpinal Stenosis but without effective treatments or remediation of pain.
Moved from Detroit area where I was patient of U of M Dept of Neutology that did intervene with epidurals when crises occurred but now live in Tennessee where I'm continuing to search for a neurologist to provide ongoing PN care and pain mgmt.
I take the std supplements, Magnesium, B-12, alpha liproic acid, prescibed Vitamin-D.
Accupuncture was $70 / visit w/o noticeable benefit
My primary care is a DO that performs "Manipulation", that seems to be only non-drug therapy that's proven effective for me.
Could be worth investigating for your situation.
All the best,
Briley7333