Mrs D is on holiday but suggested Alkaseltzer, which I have been using at night with good results. Others here have been using Magnesium lotion to replace Epsom Salts baths. These are quick wins if they work for you and are definitely worth a try. Good luck

Malawigirl08 - I bought magnesium lotion today from the Health store; it's actually a spray. Directions indicated spraying/rubbing thoroughly on arms/legs....what about face? Can I do this? Has anyone put magnesium lotion on their face?

I'm willing to try just about anything at this point...

Thanks,

Jon

Jon
Is this Magnesium Oil? I havent tried the lotion as I cant buy it in the UK yet but I sourced the oil which Mrs D was unsure whether it would be as good, the instructions said it could be used all over and I did put on my face but it did nip a lot. I am now putting it on the insides of my arms and all over my feet. My feet have improved in only two weeks although they do feel quite rubbery which feels strange but hey ho i can put up with it if there is less pain. Hopefully someone else will come along who has experience with the face, I only have PN in my feet.

Jon I have just read Sheltiemoms thread from today and she has had great results in her face from HylaTopic plus, maybe she will comment on this and give you more information.

Jon -

It's Sheltiemom - just read Malawigirl's post here at your topic and am answering her thought regarding your face burning.

My face from below the orbital rim bones to the jawline burned for months, would flush and even swell a little. That lasted from January 2010 when this neuropathy thing started until around late fall last year. But the facial skin redness and high level of sensitivity to touch were still there.

In May of this year, finally found a dermatologist worthy of the name who prescribed HylaTopic Plus emollient foam. It works as a moisturizer and on the redness. He also prescribed for very short-time use the topical steroid Desonide ointment. I used this once a day (instead of twice) for only 3 days and then began the HylaTopic once a day every day (although it can be used twice a day). It has worked wonders for me. My face was a red, peeling mess prior. He also said to wash the face with only lukewarm water (which I'd never done - always used a cleanser).

Just wondering whether Desonide and HTP could help you, and I certainly sympathize.

Good luck,

Sheltiemom18

Thanks, I'll keep this as an option..my Neuro just doubled by Lyrica to 100mg 3x a day to see if this works...

Sheltiemom18 - I'm printing out your message as another possible treatment/therapy...thanks...

Jon -

If you decide to try this, hope it or anything else you try helps.

Best wishes,

Sheltiemom

Mala - yeah, the Magnesium oil (which is in a pump-spray bottle) makes my skin very rubbery and I don't like the sensation/feeling of it. I've tried it for several days and have seen no relief. I have not tried on my face, as I'm too chicken to do that yet. I'm thinking that doubling the Lyrica is beginning to help - but, I still have more severe issues in the afternoon and evening. It's awful...I'm about ready to try the other OTC remedy suggested.

Oh well it was worth a try. Good luck with other OTC remedies. I had a lignacaine infusion today which gives me around three weeks of relief but this is organised through the pain clinic and doesn't seem widely used in the US.