Perepheral Neuropathy

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I was given lyrica for Perepheral Neuropathy about 5 weeks ago. My problem was with my hands and feet, the feeling these parts of my body was sleeping, and I couldn't wake them. needles and pins in the feet also. Saw two Rheumatologist and many many test and they came up with perepheral neuropathy as my problem, now is my situation, the hands are much better, but the feet don't respond to the medication as well. any one have this and have problems of this type.

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Homer, I too have perepheral neuropathy and have been on Lyrica for well over a year. My symptoms are just as you describe. Also, my hands have responded better than my feet. I have difficulty walking when I first stand. But, it gets better soon and I just deal with the discomfort. I have noticed that if I miss one of my doses, the pain quickly becomes worse. I am taking Lyrica to fight the neuropathy caused by the chemotherapy drug I am taking, Doxil. Good luck.

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These drugs are very iffy, they work wonderful for some people, for some they only help a little, or with certain pain spots, and for others they don't help at all.

I suggest asking your doctor what else you can try to help with your feet.

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I got a different type of shoes and they help with the feet, and as you say hands get better, but don't miss a pill, and I hate pills but they are helping and thanks for your info, H

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Hi
Did you go to a neurologist and get tested to see if you could possibly have multiple sclerosis, I ask because that is how my M.S. symptoms started out.

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taterbug, MS is just one of the multiple things that can cause these symptoms. My husband gets the same things and he has been tested many times for many different things and they can't find anything other than the occasional bulging disc pushing on the spinal nerves.

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Thanks for all the info and syggestions, I have been from a hand doctor to nerve ones, my primary care has gone thru a lot to try and find something or someone to help and we have tried a few. I am satisfied, for now, the results I have had with this drug. Buying a different and better shoe has helped, this shoes were made in Germany and fits my needs, they are wonderful. Able to walk pretty good, not like a drunken man, like before. and I pay tribune to the medicine also. but going for other test is off my list for a few months now. and if any thing comes up I am willing to try.

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Homer,
Having nerve pain or any disease that contributes to nerve problems,is a royal pain in the butt (not to mention other strange sensations and pains throughout your body) I know what you mean about getting more medical tests, after a year of testing for multiple sclerosis , (I was finally diagosed with M.S.) I was scared but, at least I have a name to put with the symptoms (now people don't think i'm imagining it or a hypocondriac) Anyway, I know how you feel about the tests, After all the different Dr'sand opinions and tests I hardly go to the Dr. unless I'm on the verge of deadly pain.Nerve pain is not a one fits all thing, it is so hard to find the correct and beneficial medical solution to deal with the pain and strange sensations.Keep on keeping on!

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Thanks for info, I still go to see my primary care for things like flu shots and every day pains , traveling is my best medicine and will continue as long as I can drive safely. any one use any other medication for this would appreciate info.

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Hi Homer!
It's me again; I need to get a life, but my mind says YEA! but the ole body says no way-not today.I was on neurontin for a while for nerve pai n, and just last week my neurologist gave me the most recent drug on the market that is used for nerve pain it is called LAMICTAL. Your doctor will give you a free sample kit,which gradually ups your dosage weekly, the sample will last for 5 weeks. I don't know about your doc, but mine is more than happy to give at least 3 months worth of samplesof the meds I take on a daily basis, like-cymbalta,provigal,zanaflex-etc. Most sympathetic docs understand how expensive these new drugs are, and knowing I'm on medicare & can't afford them,he is happy to help. my m.s. therapy shots are 1200.00 a month, not including the other rx's I have for symtoms. I swear sometimes I feel like an 80 year old woman with all thid med talk,doctor talk and aches and pains!!Actually,my neighbor is 82 Oh what I would give to be as healthy and active as she is!!!But, I try to stay positive and not dwell on my situation,it only makes matters worse. Have a Good night. God Bless You!!

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Hi Taterbug, feeling good to do things is so nice but sometimes we must do them to meke us feel good, it may be painful but we do have to keep going, I am a 75 yr old man and I keep going as much as I can, and I am willing to give any drug a chance, but only after this one has prove to be no good, and I don't like taking two drugs, for the same purpose, so will wait and go for others, I have good insurance and as long as it is n a drug that is approved by the powers to be I can get it. I appreciate any and all the info you have given me and one thing keep the chin up and keep smiling ok.

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Lyrica has helped me a lot, still have a little problem with feet, still walking on gravel, but getting better with the shoes and hands are a lot better. So maybe it takes time to work. like to hear from all who has or is ging thru this.

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Ive been looking for some thing like this, I have a problem where mainly my hands cry to cramp in and then my feet curl up and i sit there paralyzed in a blank state and use my will power to get out of it. I had a seizure about a week ago and lost all sensation from my hip down and had to use cruches to walk for te next 18 hours. I called my doctor to get something powerful and fast acting for these cramping moments/paralyze and fight to get out of. I have klonopin 2mg brand xanax however much i want depending my terror level of the impending sensations and generic soma (carisprodol) if i ran across a website on medicare or webmd about the different types of antidepressants(ssri,mmaoi,ndi,dri,trycycline.) see if u take those with a combination of other medications which effect the same neurtransmitter(chemical tower signals) in your brain it can either destroy or create them in the specified area of the brain too many neuro's in my case: lithium depakote constant, then switching and trying out ndri and mmaoi and trycyclines , well plus i was taking other stupid s*** drugs like resperdal, imiprine and generic clonazepam where i could take the whole bottle and it would be o ineffective
because of the QC on generics that medicare lies about saying that their the same. but now.. after having those drugs I have new symptoms because i have a such an increase of neuro's in the pathway that leads to the brain, its like being on a s***ty wireless connection that only lets you in everynow and then or lags out. theres just too much interference in the concious pathway so my manic and depressive areas of my brain cant communicate with my emotions. if your neuros are inhibited for too long by and ssri ndri dri etc anti depressant it will spread them too far apart to where they cant send signals at alll. optimumium is like your neurotransmitters(many different types)
are balance and organized like windows defrag

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my legs and feet go to sleep and my hands tingle, and go to dead sleep sometimes at night. The Lyrica haven't seemed to help with any other these things. But I went on Lyrica for nerve pain in my neck, head and jaw, and for that it works very well. When I am fit I do yoga every day and I find that is the thing that has helped the most with any pains in my legs (sciatic pain, or tendon pains in hips and feet). Stretches that work on the lower back can be gentle but very effective. Duno if you've already tried something like that.

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I have helped many people with pain control by using hypnotherapy.
If you would like a free CD to see if it works, let me know.

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