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I was diagnosed with neuropathy in 2010 gabapentin did not work side effects. 2012 move to another state doctor diagnose was idiopathic neuropathy ?

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Dr. Jennifer Chu answered

See neurologist : There are many medications that can be used for neuropathic pain. Please make sure that you get evaluation and management from a rehabilitation medicine specialist or neurologist.

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Answered 7/5/2015

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with neuropathy in 2010 gabapentin did not work side effects. 2012 move to another state doctor diagnose was idiopathic neuropathy ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jennifer Chu answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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