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Foot neuropothy

ccassaday — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:15:18 GMT

Can someone help me with how to relieve foot neuropathy.

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sophiamarie — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:21:09 GMT

Was it diagnosed by a Neurologist??? If not, then that's the Specialist you need to see. There is medication for neuropathy.....

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ccassaday — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:28:01 GMT

I am not going into details. I just want to know if anyone has any remedies that helps relieve it.

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dubll2011 — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:40:19 GMT

I have it from a cancer med I take. My Dr has prescribed gabapentin, which gives me some relief but it does not go away. For the icy cold burn I wear a pair of fur lined slippers that are super tight. I wear open toe shoes as much of the year that I can for the hot burn.

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151949 — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:48:42 GMT

Anything to relieve it would have to be prescribed by a physician. You need to go to the doctor.

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ccassaday — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:53:32 GMT

I never said I hadn't been to a doctor. I Just wanted to know how something relief.

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151949 — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 19:02:19 GMT

Whatever ! did the doctor tell you to try folic acid ? Or give you a RX for anything. a lot of how this condition is treated is related to what is causing it. Is it from chemo or are you a diabetic or prediabetic? Have you been exposed to any chemicals - like in your profession? There are tons of causes and more often than not treating the cause is the best way to treat neuropathy.

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ccassaday — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 19:19:25 GMT

I didn't want to go into details because sometimes people get up in arms,when you ask for medical advice. I was in the hospital for three months. Was on a antibiotic for a Colin infection and was,in it to counteract another antibiotic. The doctor thinks the one caused it be cause even though I am Diabetic my numbers,are good and I have never had an issue before.

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santorini — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 19:21:23 GMT

On 6/23/2014 ccassaday said:
I am not going into details. I just want to know if anyone has any remedies that helps relieve it.

I'm not going to give details, but please be very detailed in your responses to me which would involve everyone giving various possible reasons for my pain, along with whatever your doctors or you have found to relieve each particular cause.

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emmysmom — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 19:22:29 GMT

On 6/23/2014 ccassaday said:
I never said I hadn't been to a doctor. I Just wanted to know how something relief.

My doctor suggested Vitamin B complex, or Alpha Lipoic acid. I use lots of lotion on my feet! I know some have results rubbing their feet with Vicks vapo rub, or essential oils. Its terrible I know! Wearing Berkinstocks helps some~ Mine is caused by damage from high blood sugar. My doctor is hopeful it will go away now that my blood sugars are good. They also have some prescriptions, like Lyrica. Alcoholism and chemo can also cause neuropathy. antibiotics can too! I have included a link about antibiotics and neuropathy~

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/810905

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RedTop — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 20:08:37 GMT

My husband has progressive neuropathy from diabetes, and takes the maximum dosage of Gabapentin daily. Recently, his podiatrist @ the VA recommended that he start using Capsaicin creme on his feet and legs to help relieve the burning and tingling---which is helping. My husband also elevates his feet and legs to get relief. Best wishes to you with finding some relief.

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nunu4u — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 20:17:27 GMT

A friend was helped with a foot roller. You can buy one on amazon, or use a bottle or rolling pin.

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Mama Mia — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 22:53:00 GMT

On 6/23/2014 sophiamarie
Was it diagnosed by a Neur

ologist??? If not, then that's the Specialist you need to see. There is medication for neuropathy......

Gabapentin, which may help some. alpha lipoic acid, methyl cobalinal can help some. But not cure it. I got it from chemo last year, the ocaliplatin in it. I didn't go to a neurologist, just my oncologist, who is well aware this can happen. It is not fun for sure.

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Floppo — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 02:08:10 GMT

As a chemo patient, part of the therapy is Neuprogen shots 2 days following chemo. They are suppose to keep the white blood cell count at a safe level but they cause neuropathy as well. Supposedly "Claritin"(the regular one--not Claritin D) helps as well as taking the supplement L-Glutamine(amino acids). Maybe this will help with your pain.

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poregirl — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:16:34 GMT

Lyrica

Savela

Cymbalta

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willdob3 — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 13:01:25 GMT

What might help depends on the cause.

If it is caused by B12 or magnesium deficiency (many with diabetic neuropathy are magnesium deficient & it does not necessarily show in lab tests) getting those levels up should resolve the problem.

Sometimes a medication one is taking leads to the problem by depleting one of important nutrients.

I hope you find something to help.

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emmysmom — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 13:48:54 GMT

On 6/24/2014 willdob3 said:
What might help depends on the cause.

If it is caused by B12 or magnesium deficiency (many with diabetic neuropathy are magnesium deficient & it does not necessarily show in lab tests) getting those levels up should resolve the problem.

Sometimes a medication one is taking leads to the problem by depleting one of important nutrients.

I hope you find something to help.

So many smart ladies here!!..this is exactly what I'm doing. I take the B12 sublingual and using CALM, a mag drink. I take it at night and sleep like a baby! We all need mag. Have you read Dr.Carolyn Dean's book, The magnesium miracle??

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willdob3 — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:12:40 GMT

On 6/24/2014 emmiesmom said:
On 6/24/2014 willdob3 said:
What might help depends on the cause.

If it is caused by B12 or magnesium deficiency (many with diabetic neuropathy are magnesium deficient & it does not necessarily show in lab tests) getting those levels up should resolve the problem.

Sometimes a medication one is taking leads to the problem by depleting one of important nutrients.

I hope you find something to help.

So many smart ladies here!!..this is exactly what I'm doing. I take the B12 sublingual and using CALM, a mag drink. I take it at night and sleep like a baby! We all need mag. Have you read Dr.Carolyn Dean's book, The magnesium miracle??

Yes, I've read Dr. Dean's book. She is one of the leading authorities on magnesium. There is a lot of info online, too, just by searching her name, for those interested.

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sarpy — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:41:03 GMT

I take 1200 mg of Gabapentin daily. But what helped my mother (we both are diabetics) was walking. She worked in a grocery store and she said the walking kept the circulation going. I believe it too. So good luck to you.