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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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John,
I have severe peripheral neuropathy.
Lyria on a small dose, was not enough. I moved up to 200 mg. 3x. Okay for a while, but I got worse. Then, in addition to the Lyrica 200mg. 3x, I started on gabapentin, now at 600 mg. 3x. These two together, keeps the pain level to a "3". This is the best combination I've found. Only side effect.... sometimes memeory issues.
Hope this helps!