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What is the best treatment for my painful peripheral neuropathy?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Mitchell Cohn answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Topical Marijuana: There is no 'best' tx. Medicines work differently for different people depending on numerous factors such as their personal biochemistry. Several medicines may need to be explored & a combination may need to be used. In my practice, for instance, I have numerous patients who have found several forms of marijuana, including topical (which causes no 'high') extremely effective. Consult your pain dr.

Answered 10/1/2017

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Many options.: Topical capsaicin may be helpful for some, while others may benefit with oral medication such as Pregabalin (lyrica), Amitriptyline (elavil), duloxetine (cymbalta), Gabapentin (neurontin), Carbamazepine (tegretol), or valproate (depakote) to reduce the painful symptoms in the feet due to neuropathy. Watch you sugar intake, and have your vitamin b levels checked and supplemented as necessary.

Answered 6/30/2014

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