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Old 09-27-2012, 10:20 AM #11
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( sadly, dead brain cells don't heal).
This may not be entirely accurate, though no-one can say if recovery, or to what extent, of any particular issue is possible/probable.

Regeneration of Brain Cells

Amitriptyline, metformin, and other meds may even assist in this process.

Also Google: brain cells regenerate for more...

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Thumbs up Thanks to everyone on this thread for there information and concern.
I'm going back to my doctor to ask for some Neurotin to help me until I make a full recovery. The tingling has left my toe but has moved to my leg, arm, and a little on my face but it's mild. When it was in my toes it was more intense.
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I'm going back to my doctor to ask for some Neurotin to help me until I make a full recovery. The tingling has left my toe but has moved to my leg, arm, and a little on my face but it's mild. When it was in my toes it was more intense.
Neurontin may (~30% chance) help the burning pain of PN, but will not, IME and AFAIK, help the tingling/numbness at all. If it's going to help at all, it should very quickly - possibly from the first dose to within the first month. If it doesn't by then, it likely will not help, and I'd taper off it asap (stopping abruptly is not recommended); it can have some S/E that can be difficult to get rid of long after stopping. If you haven't yet, please read up on it ahead of time. Google: gabapentin

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We have a pretty thorough thread here on Neurontin and its cousin Lyrica:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/post829091-8.html
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I received your advice from the other forum and I just want to say thank you. I have been looking all over the Internet for stroke forums and there are none that I can find that are responsive. I just wonder do people heal from ischemic attacks???? Since it was ischemic, I now realize that I may have this tingling for the rest of my life ( sadly, dead brain cells don't heal). I know my life isn't over, but it just feels like the beginning of the end. Anyways, this is one of the best forums I ever seen for help and response. This forum should be featured in a health magazine. The only regret I have now is that I went to the hospital four days later because I had no knowledge of TIA and I was just to out of it to call for help. If I would have got help sooner then maybe I could have had early intervention and thus, no tingling. My life feels like its over, just that quick.
There is still so much about our bodies that is not known, and new research surfaces all the time. It is not a fact that brain cells do not regenerate; it is just what has been assumed till now. There are new discoveries all the time. Here is just one:
http://biology.about.com/od/Brain/p/...rain-Cells.htm

There are many of us who visit this forum who were told by doctors that there's nothing that can be done; but we're improving, anyway. Folks like Glenntaj and Mrs. D are a great resource.

By all means, avail yourself of everything; neurology, nutrition, and everything else. But, above all, be positive, and stop whipping yourself because you did something stupid. Unless you decide that it does, the future does not equal the past. Best of luck with your healing.
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There is still so much about our bodies that is not known, and new research surfaces all the time. It is not a fact that brain cells do not regenerate; it is just what has been assumed till now. There are new discoveries all the time. Here is just one:
http://biology.about.com/od/Brain/p/...rain-Cells.htm

There are many of us who visit this forum who were told by doctors that there's nothing that can be done; but we're improving, anyway. Folks like Glenntaj and Mrs. D are a great resource.

By all means, avail yourself of everything; neurology, nutrition, and everything else. But, above all, be positive, and stop whipping yourself because you did something stupid. Unless you decide that it does, the future does not equal the past. Best of luck with your healing.
Steven
Thank you Steven and I appreciate your feed back and concern. I feel much better because I am taking better care of myself and I'm drug free for good. I'm glad that I didn't die from my drug binge or possiblely a terrible disabling stroke. I great that god has given me another chance to redeem myself and I will stay on the path of doing the right thing.
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