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Originally Posted by mlbb
Hello,
I will keep it brief.
Very ill father, who wont go to doctor. Limited time on this earth left.
Never diagnosed formally, but has all symptoms of neuropathy.
Has severe pain in legs, legs are even cold. Previously had tingling hands and feet for years, very bad.
I tried to help with Neuropaway and taurine, and it made his worse for that night by far.
Aside from prescription painkillers which he cannot get, is there anything I can do to ease his pain and NOT make it worse?
There seems to be so much snake oil sold out there.
Please help or help me understand the situation.
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Hey Mibb,
Sorry to hear of your father's pain.
I don't know if it's appropriate in your father's case, but have you considered massage therapy for him. When I was at the peak of my pain with PN, (Peripheral Neuropathy) massages helped me greatly. They relieve pain and help blood flow and recovery and they are very pleasant.
You also have the the options of heat and cold compresses on a trial and error basis. He may benefit from regular hot baths? If he has cold feet he may like any given number of products to keep his feet warm. Consider neoprene ankle supports. Ankles are often vulnerable in PN. This will help with heat retention in his feet too.
Do you have Ibuprofen gels in USA?
I wish you all the best.