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What can you do for neuropathy besides neurontin (gabapentin) cause it isn't helping me anymore?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Options: Consider speaking with your physician about using acupuncture as an adjunct to your current treatment plan. It can be very helpful for neuropathy. Good luck.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 3/30/2013

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

A few other choices: Some additional meds to consider include lyrica, (pregabalin) cymbalta, the medical food metanx, and perhaps even acupuncture.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/9/2016

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A member asked:

What can you do for neuropathy besides neurontin (gabapentin) cause it isn't helping me anymore?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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