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Originally Posted by JohnLemon
About six months ago I went to the doctors because of pain in my legs and hands. I found out I was diabetic and that I had Neuropathy. I have been on a bunch of different medications to help with the pain they have all either offered minor relief or none at all.
Neurontin - No Relief
Cymbalta - No Relief
Lyrica - Minor Relief
Elavil - No Relief
As time has gone on things have actually become worse a burning feeling on my feet/legs/hands/arms and actually pretty much any where if something is rubbed up against it.
After seeing my neurologist and trying these medications he is rather sure that the Neuropathy is not caused by my diabetes. I am to have a Cervical MRI next week. He is hoping he can do something to lower my pain levels until I am able to see nerve disease specialist.
I am wondering if anyone else has had similar issues with these medications not helping and what they have done.
And any other input would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi,
I also have had a horrible time with medication. I did find some relief with cymbalta and now I take tramadol long acting and it helps a little. I have accupressure done once a week and I am trying a completely natural diet. However, it has taken me 4 1/2 years to get to this point. I also read in one of your post that you are having light headedness. I had a lot of that when I was taking ambien. I stopped that and started Melatonin. I don't know if you have ever tried that but it worked for me.
I also saw where you ask if you were going crazy because you felt the symptoms were worsening. You are not. It happens, at least for me. My symptoms kept increasing, starting with burning then stabbing and shooting pain, then electrical pains. It has settled down now, not too many new symptoms.
I am glad your MRI is normal.
Kim
Kim