Oh Monika

PLEASE get your husband whatever support he needs to get the wake up call!
XANAX + OPIOIDS + Alcohol = Disaster !

Is his Dr aware of his alcohol intake and still prescribing these meds?

If he doesn't do an 'accidental' OD, his liver will eventually fail.....he does NOT want to go that way!!

Can you get some 'backup' and do an 'intervention' ?

Frantically Praying,
Rae

ABSOLUTELY! I really want to change my primary care doctor but every one keeps ranting and raving about what a good doctor he is. He is the one that prescribed those meds. We are putting so much faith in the doctor appointment I have tomorrow with the neurologist. He is supposed to be the senior neurologist. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we should ask? We really want to be prepared.
So far we are going to ask:
1. Does the lisinopril cause Peripheral Neuropathy
2. Did the antiboditics Cipro cause Peripheral Neuropathy
3. What other tests can we do? We have already done Liver blood panel, EMG and a cat scan.
4. what about other drugs like Cymbalta, tramodol.
5. What about the socks with the electric transmitters I see on the internet that is Medicare and FDA approved? Can insurance cover that?
6. Can we change his blood pressure meds from lisinopril to something else?
7. He still has slight skin itching, is that related to Peripheral Neuropathy?
8. Was the staph infection on his skin related to the Peripheral Neuropathy?
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks so much Monika


Thanks Monika

There is no evidence I could find that lisinopril or other ACE inhibitors cause PN. They can cause an increase in bradykinin, which may affect the skin, and is one cause of the "ACE cough"
Changing the blood pressure med would be up to the doctor.
Some people are allergic to ACE inhibitors, and most doctors will change it for that reason.

I answered your Cipro question on the other thread and gave a link.
Here is the wiki link for it...listing all the potential problems it can cause:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciprofloxacin

Cymbalta can affect the liver negatively. I would change to something else.

I can't say about the staph infection.

yes I did buy a nerve support supplement online. It was 50 dollars but he is taking everyday so that is good. It has a bunch of vitamins in it.

Ok, sorry I called the pharmacy he was taking cephalexin also known as keflex. would that antibiotic cause the NP?

No not likely. Keflex is very easy to tolerate.

Thanks so much what about doxycycline?

I really do not want my husband taking oxycontin. I hear so much about how addictive it is. Is this common, doctor's prescribing this drug for NP? Thanks so much Monika

also No, not likely on doxy, sorry.

Does he take cholesterol lowering medication? Statins?

I would start to investigate Lidoderm patches.
I have a thread here on placement.

Has he soaked in Epsom salts? Do they help?
There are cooling topical ointments/gels...like Biofreeze, which block burning sensations. They contain menthol.

I'm really not at liberty to make that judgement call, but feel compelled to suggest letting his Dr be aware of the alcohol.
Your husband 'may' be resentful about that, but the Drs REALLY need to be aware of it.
Your husband needs alot of support and HOPE. He needs to have a support system in helping him 'change gears' in how he is approaching his condition.
Right now, it's obvious he is 'numbing' himself to not feel the pain.
The pain is absolutely horrible........he needs to be in the hands of a doctor that understands PN, like the others here have stressed

You are getting some VERY good advice from everyone here....

My prayer is that your husband will open up to receiving the proper care and realise what a wonderful wife he has fighting for his life!