Helen, I take 80 mg in the am and lyrica 100 mg 3xaday.it has literally saved my life.I was in suicidal pain so I went to the doc and asked to be put in the...
Hi Cecile, i have tried everything out there for PN. When I have an itchy crawly sensation I take a med my doc gave me fo itching and it works. it is...
The Blue Oil I spoke of is now Sween Oil made by the Coloplast Co. Go to www.coloplast.com. The Sween Oil is a transparent blue and is a bath additive but I...
... replies. ... Mom of three and granmom of 8. Only two grands live close to me and I don't get to see much of them cause their Mom isn't fond of me. Lord ...
Hi Cile, My name is Donna and I'm 53 years old and feeling older and fat too! I have Peripheral Neuropathy in my feet. I have my appt. on June 9th...
There has been some concern that some members may be seeking medical advice. I would just like to remind everybody that this group is not to get medical...
Peripheral_Neuropathy...
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Well, I went to my first neurologist appointment last week. Later this month, I am to have a nerve test done. Have any of you had such a test done before? What...
Hi Kim, I had the nerve test. It just tells them how far down the nerve damage goes. I think (it was a year ago and I have had so many tests!) It really is no...
You will be in my thoughts. A nursing home does not necessarily mean you are old. I know a lot of younger people who have choosen that route. ... replies. ... ...
The nerve test I had was that he stuck some monitors on me. Then he touched me with something to give me electrical shocks. The results show up on a computer...
Hi all! I was re-reading past posts on this list about Lyrica and other meds prescribed for neuropathy. Currently, I am on Lyrica for my PN. But I gotta...
I have a ton of Gabapentin here that I am not going to take. I wish it was legal to share LOL. ... From: Kimberly Major To: neuropathy@yahoogroups.com Cc:...
I would suggest you find Humana or something to help with your meds. My mom
is only paying $2.25 for generic and $5.60 for name brand. This is in
addition to...
For those of you not on Medicare, Medicaid or have insurance, check in your area for medical assistance such as Med-Assist. Even if you are not Catholic,...
Gabapentin is the generic form of Neurontin. It is much less expensive than Neurontin. I couldn't afford my copay on Neurontin so was ecstatic when they came...
The Blue Whirl Sol bath additive is now Sween Oil and is sold for $695 an 8 oz bottle thru www.coloplast.com. I use it full strenth on my arms when the...
LOL, Donna....I AM married but alas, not to a rich dude. My DH is a retired military vet who is just 1.5 years short of getting us on Tricare. My benefits at...
Has anyone tried any special diet to help control their symptoms? When I first started having symptoms I was ate low carb, and it seemed that when I stayed...
I really don't think a diet will "help" in lessening of PN. Weight doesn't
affect it either. When I asked my doctor about these things and he said
there is...
I agree there. I think that is why it is so bad at night, because I am sitting watching TV with my husband and I become aware of it. I do know that if I am...
... I'm sure sugar is part of the culprit, and I suspect wheat (or maybe just white flour). But, if I go off the low carb diet and try to add rice or...