Looking for help (advice) to fight Neuropathy, in the leggs.nandopedal - 4-24-2015 at 01:18 PM
I had it on my left hand last year, went to see two docs and they both told me the same, Nothing that can be done eventually it will go away give it
about 3 months, and it did. Have you had it for longer than that?vandenberg - 4-24-2015 at 02:13 PM
One of those new deceases that have sprung up much more in recent years. 10 years ago most folks had never heard of it, and now it seems to be
rampant. Lots of my friend are diagnosed with it and it seems related to age.
Some how I get the feeling that for the medical profession it's a convenient cop out for certain hard to explain conditions.
There is no cure and the best you can do to combat any discomfort seems to be over the counter pain killer, like Motrin..
Lots of luck!! Martyman - 4-24-2015 at 02:57 PM
I also have it in my feet. I'm trying B vitamins now. Went through a whole slew of tests and they found nothing.EnsenadaDr - 4-24-2015 at 03:22 PM
Neuropathy can be a side effect of diabetes.Bajahowodd - 4-24-2015 at 04:45 PM
Forgot to mention that before I had signs of Neuropathy (according to my doc) I was having some weird feelings in my legs when at rest, which were
caused by a severe potassium deficiency, caused by diuretics. No real pain but very strange and disturbing, definitely enough to keep you awake. alacran - 4-24-2015 at 07:23 PM
Thank you for all that have responded, my neuropathy started more than a year ago, I bought the little machine (small electro shock) for over $
800.00dol. No help, and I do not have diabetes.
I also bought the B12 complex, no noticiable help after 3 months of taking it 2 pills 2 times a day.
Whale-ista - 4-24-2015 at 08:45 PM
have you tried any mineral or other supplements, in addition to B12?
I use a product called "Calm" with magnesium. It's sold at many grocery stores in San Diego.
It helps a lot with leg pain/cramps that used to wake me up. I use it daily, works well.
Magnesium and Peripheral Neuropathy
Magnesium deficiency appears to be a factor in peripheral neuropathy. In a study presented at the 1994 International Conference on AIDS, researchers
reported that of 68 patients who had symptoms consistent with peripheral neuropathy, all had decreased serum magnesium levels. Magnesium
supplementation led to improvement in neuropathic symptoms. Another study reported in the August 2010 “International Journal of Nanomedicine” noted
that supplementation with tiny magnesium particles helped to protect diabetic rats from developing peripheral neuropathy symptoms.
[Edited on 4-25-2015 by Whale-ista]EnsenadaDr - 4-24-2015 at 09:47 PM
Also seafood contaminated with mercury.EnsenadaDr - 4-24-2015 at 09:49 PM
potassium or calcium deficiency normally present as cramps. Too much magnesium or potassium can cause heart arrhythmias, tread lightly with
electrolyte supplements.alacran - 4-24-2015 at 09:57 PM
Thank you all for the info. Provided.capt. mike - 4-25-2015 at 10:09 AM
he only prescription that works is lyrica. Diabetes is a primary cause of neuropathy especially foot bottoms. A surgical cure is nerve decompression
, the DELON method. My wife ad it done 2 years ago.
Good luck. it is quite painful condition. What are your A1C readings?? bajabuddha - 4-25-2015 at 10:15 AM
Looking for help (advice) to fight Neuropathy, in the leggs.
Pain in the panty hose?? Maybe try a larger size !
JUST KIDDING: A little levity here.
I looked into "Neuropathy" on Wikipedia; there were over 300 pages of different definitions and classifications of neuropathies of the body from A to
Z and back from ZZ to AA again. It seems to be a lump-all-in-one basin for aches and pains from hundreds of different places, sources and causes;
sounds like seeing some specialists are in order rather than just neighbor-chat. I feel for you; ain't no fun at all. Chronic pain takes the fun out
of most everything. Most times they'll just throw pills at you and hope you go away unless they can narrow down the specific cause, and that takes a
good pro with specific testing. Buena Suerte, and keep looking. sargentodiaz - 4-25-2015 at 11:08 AM
I've had neuropathy for many years as a result of Type II diabetes. I am taking Neurontin Gabaapentin and is eases and almost eliminated the pain to a
mere numbness.
Once the nerve damage is done, there is no cure.healthdetective - 4-25-2015 at 07:48 PM
I used a product called Neuroplex by Standard Process for my patients with good success. Will be hard to come by in Mulege however. Something else
that works well even though it isn't what most people use it for and may be easier to find in Baja Sur is St. John's Wort. Most people take it for
moderate depression or anxiety but it has powerful effects on neuralgia and neuropathy. Of course the quality of the product you take is very
important and can make the difference between working and not. The upside is neither has adverse effects (allow you don't want to take massive sun
with high doses of St. John's as you will become more photosensitive) U2U me if I can be of further assistance
Best Wishesalacran - 4-26-2015 at 12:00 AM
Thank you healthdetective, could you tell me tha name of St.John Wort in Spanish???
Thanks.baconjr - 4-26-2015 at 09:45 AM
I have it in my face from a butt kicking dose of shingles. It has been 4 yrs. For those 60 and older get the shingles vaccine. You have no idea what
hell is like until you get the disease, especially in your face.
Shingles Vaccination
AKgringo - 4-26-2015 at 10:00 AM
I got my shingles vaccination fro the VA, but I had to ask for it!
It was not discussed in any of my annual physicals or other visits to the clinic, but when I asked about it, they agreed to provide it.vandenberg - 4-26-2015 at 10:23 AM
I got my shingles vaccination fro the VA, but I had to ask for it!
It was not discussed in any of my annual physicals or other visits to the clinic, but when I asked about it, they agreed to provide it.
If I remember right, I was given a shingle vaccination shot without asking for it and Blue Shield sent me a bill for around $ 150 US.
Since I didn't request it they waved that fee.
So it's not covered by Medicare or most HMO's.DENNIS - 4-26-2015 at 10:29 AM
Maybe try a larger size ! 