Hello. I'm dealing with a new diagnosis of axonal sensory motor polyneuropathy, which may be progressive. I've had the peripheral neuropathy for about seven years, but this is a new diagnosis. I'm also having blood work done to see if it can be arrested, or slowed. When I first started out, I had excruciating pain in my feet--so much so that I couldn't walk any longer than five to ten minutes. It took a year to be diagnosed and put on Gabapentin. It has managed to keep my symptoms under control. Could the doctor up your dosage, or try you on another med?
I'm sorry to hear about the cramping (I get that sometimes at night, but it's not too strong or painful.) I hope others, with more knowledge, can weigh in on this.
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Originally Posted by dseckt
Hi,
My name is Dan... I'm 60 years old. Not a drinker. I been told I have Progressive polyneuropathy.. This all started with occasional lower leg, and hip cramps. In about a year period the legs cramps continued and progressed to devastating cramps in both legs maybe 15 or 20 times a day. After many trips to the Doctors I was sent to have a EMG test, MRI, and every blood test known to man. One prescription drug that seems to help lessen the cramp pain and duration is Gabapentin. I can feel the Neuropathy in my feet, ankles, and wrists, and hands. I been having problems walking, maybe 600 feet before my legs begin to cramp. I was out on short term disability for a few months, then forced to return to work by the Insurance company medical board. I’m not sure how long the trip will be or what the destination is. Just looking for a little support or direction.
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