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Old 08-09-2007, 05:40 PM #1
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hi- i have horrid pain in my feet and legs from multiple surgeries and then what made it worse was prolotherapy injections that put me in a wheelchair most of the time. docs say neuropathy-i say pain. cant seem to get a drug that helps.
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hi Steff
sorry to hear of your pain

here is our peripheral neuropathy forum where members are very knowledgable and helpful on PN treatment

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20
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Hi Steff, welcome to NeuroTalk. I see that Chemar as directed you to our pn forum. this is a really great place to find support.
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Hi, Steff! I don't know what you're doing either, but welcome to NeuroTalk!

Cherie has you on your way to the excellent PN forum, so I'll offer you another opportunity in the Chronic Pain forum. You may find some valuable insight here also: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10

Let us know if we can assist you in any way!
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Hi Steff and welcome to NeuroTalk. You'll find everyone very caring and supportive.

I just did a quick sweep of the internet world on Prolotherapy injections. It sounds like different doctors use different medicine for the injections.

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The basic mechanism of Prolotherapy is simple. A substance is injected, which leads to local inflammation. The localized inflammation triggers a wound-healing cascade, resulting in the deposition of new collagen. New collagen shrinks as it matures. The shrinking collagen tightens the ligament that was injected and makes it stronger. Prolotherapy has the potential of being 100 percent effective at eliminating sports injuries and chronic pain, but depends upon the technique of the individual Prolotherapist. The most important aspect is injecting enough of the solution into the injured and weakened area. If this is done, the likelihood of success is excellent.
From here: Caring Medical.

I hope you find a lot of good suggestions from the folks here.
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my hubby had that done on his elbow. he had been told he need the whole thing scoped out and he could never lift weights again. he was in so much pain he couldn't even hold his cell phone.

his only mistake was being mr macho and working out right away. he had horrible pain the first night. it has been fine ever since. that was 8 years ago. he still body builds.

thanks doody. it DOES take a dr who knows what to do and has lots of experience.

i am so sorry steff that this did not work for you.
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Welcome, Steff! Glad to have you! Let us know if you need any assistance navigating around the boards! Dorrie
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Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk, Steff. Sorry to hear you are having so much pain. Here you will find a great of members willing to help you as they can. Looking forward to seeing you are.

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Hi Steff and Welcome!!! Your'e right~~ PAIN IS PAIN.

There's no and's, if's or but's about it. Hope you can find some good info here to help in some way. Glad to have you w/us. take care.

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hi- i have horrid pain in my feet and legs from multiple surgeries and then what made it worse was prolotherapy injections that put me in a wheelchair most of the time. docs say neuropathy-i say pain. cant seem to get a drug that helps.
is this what i suppose to say?
not sure how to post
looking for drugs or other therapy help
thanks

Hi Steff,

I see you've been given one really hopeful reply already... I forget who wrote it, about how her husband had that 8 years ago and it was awful, but then things improved.

So that's a good thing to know.

Your post was perfect.

There's no one way to post, the main thing is to say what's bothering you and what's on your mind. People will respond. For me, it feels good to get responses.

(((((((((Steff)))))))))

One thing I will mention that is specific, is that it would be good to look at a list of symptoms of low vitamin B12.

Because B12 is a nerve vitamin, good for nerve health, when we are low in it it can increase our sensations of pain...

I kept little notes on my symptoms after I was put on B12 replacement therapy, and I recorded that it reduced my pain.

It's not a cure all... but it's a very powerful vitamin that many of us who live with a lot of stress are low on... with painful consequences.

((((((((Steff)))))))))
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