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I need pain releif for poly neuropothy.any suggestions are welcome.i can not stand being in pain all the time.
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Need to find cause: Need to find cause of neuropathy (b12 deficiency vs diabetes vs ?) in order to offer optimal pain relief. In meantime, Gabapentin is standard choice. Increase as tolerated under doctor's guidance up to 3, 600mg daily. Or try Lyrica (pregabalin) and/or Cymbalta (duloxetine). Some find relief from Lidoderm (lidocaine) patches while others from otc capsaicin (pepper) cream.
Answered 6/27/2014
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Polyneuropathy: You are already on Gabapentin 100mg twice a day which your doctor can increase to three times a day. What is the cause of your poly neuropathy?72 y and no other disease! please see a neurologist, have nerve conduction study, emg. Pain patch are also helpful. See pain management doctor for overall management.
Answered 6/25/2014
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