http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a
There are other versions but this one seems easily accessable to all....
Often used by cancer patients on meds that get sweats similar to menopause...
Worth a try.
I either turn red w/heat dispersal or BLUE with cold. For the cold? When awake I simply blow my hairdryer on LO over the bothered areas and slather lotions on like crazy. But, I don't often sweat either way. Sigh.
For me tho, the nerve senstivity is far far better than shooting nerve pains? So I take it and 'live with it' w/the help of an occasional pain pill.
As for a doc saying 'nothing to be done'? Time for you to go and get some second opinions....ideally by a top-notch neurologist. Yes, it'll take a while to see one? But it could be worth the wait.
Often docs aren't as up to date on 'things' as they'd like, or what you mite just now need? This is an older diagnostic paper for pn, BUT the charts are revealing as to how thoroughly you have been tested for the possible 'menu' of issues. For example? Have you had a Glucose Tolerance test for diabetes or pre-diabetes? Did you have a bad flu bout before this numbness started? [This was my case] Have you been tested for other immune issues? Ask if that could be a possibility once you feel comfortable with this neuro.
There are soo many possibilities for neuropathies, and there are many many more meds to try to help. Yes all have 'WARNINGS' on them? But try them and you'll likely know if you can stand them after 3-4 days [ask for samples-save $$] That way? if meds don't work? You've not got a 30 or 90 day vial of useless pills hanging around! Then go on to the next!
Honestly some things 'work'? Others 'sort of', and then there are many which 'do nothing at all aside from 'making you feel weird!' There are times tho? When trying something just mite WORK FOR YOU!
Hang in there, good medical help IS out there somewhere for you! Keep turning over the rocks! Hugs and hope! 's - j