Vent about Permanent Neuropathy

MinusTwo

Wait....BCO is posting on Facebook? Get out of here.....

But yup - it's true. I just collapsed at an elevator one day during my chemo. Didn't fall - legs just folded up and down I went. Thought for awhile it might be a good idea to take a nap on the floor in front of the elevator - but I was blocking the door.

MCBaker

That numbness when fatigue has you wanting to nap RIGHT NOW, but it is not convenient or practical. How I can relate! And right now, I am up later than I have been for months!! Good night.

Annie60

I have been using Voltaren for the last month. It has really helped the pain and burning, I can sleep at night. My feet are still numb and I can deal with that, Just getting to sleep has made such a difference, I still use gabapentin everyday.

SoCalLisa

I used Lyrica for 10+ years of the 20 years I have had neuropathy. It was the only thing that worked for me. I also use Votaren and have been for 20 years and it helps some things very well...Acupuncture also helped a lot but I had to try three different people to get one that worked.

Nsbrown54

I did 16 sessions of acupuncture and had some relief, but not total. I probably should go back though, since I've been experiencing more pain in the afternoon and recently increased my gabapentin dosage. There are only two reliable acupuncture practitioners in the city that I live and only one was taking new patients.