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Originally Posted by MiriamS
Thanks guys. There is so much information out there, and a lot of it may be good information. I just ... how do I put this, have zero strength right now to research any more. I know this probably makes no sense to most people. After all, if there is something in those stickies that could potentially help me, shouldn't I be interested in reading it and jotting things down? At this time (maybe the depression is really getting to me) I have just about given up, even though I know that there is absolutely no way I will get better if I have no hope. I'm making no sense with all the above, I'm sorry, I'm just having so much difficulty concentrating right now.
Thank you all for your replies.
Glenn, how have you been helped by Cornell? Are the meds that you are taking helping you? How long have you had the neuropathy for and what are your symptoms? I have yet to find (and hope I don't) someone who is experiencing this burning pain, and very achy muscles in their entire body. It seems that most people either have burning feet, toes, or some small part of their body (and I don't mean to minimize anyone's excrutiating pain). It's interesting that you mention Dr. Latov having neuropathy himself. Has he told this to you?
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Miriam, some of your depression may be reactive...and some may be due to the Neurontin you are taking. Have you discussed with your doctor, taking an antidepressant? Recently there have been newer studies on Elavil showing that this TCA antidepressant can actually help heal at the peripheral level. Other antidepressants did not show this trait. Elavil may be something to consider.
Here is the link to that thread:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...=amitriptyline
Have you had tests measuring your Vit D and B12 levels? Both help with recovery. Low Vit D has been shown to increase chronic pain.
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