Neuropathy

[livingwith]

I am 56 years old I noticed at the age of 50 or 51 my feet started getting real sensitive and tender. as the years went on I mentoined to my Dr. to no avail…..every year they got a little worse.
So 2 years ago I went to a neurologist and I had therapy for 6 weeks,they did the electric procedures and excerise helped some. then I was put on Neutron 300 mg 1 a day then 2 times a day it helps some Then I have tried the Cymbatla- made me sleepy and I gained weight I didnt like the side effect...Read the full article

[jacquie]

[quote="livingwith"]I am 56 years old I noticed at the age of 50 or 51 my feet started getting real sensitive and tender. as the years went on I mentoined to my Dr. to no avail…..every year they got a little worse.
So 2 years ago I went to a neurologist and I had therapy for 6 weeks,they did the electric procedures and excerise helped some. then I was put on Neutron 300 mg 1 a day then 2 times a day it helps some Then I have tried the Cymbatla- made me sleepy and I gained weight I didnt like the side effect[hc_livingwith=livingwith.neurologychannel.com|/neuropathy/20081230_7482||20081230_7482]READ[/hc_livingwith][/quote]
I too have pain & burning from neuropathy, I have not found anything that takes this awful feeling away, I am currently seeing a neurologist. I have tried Lyrica ,which makes me feel real stupid,plus weight gain .I am currently taking zeppra ,I think If this is not the proper name I will submit the correct one.I do not have that med.before me now.I think this may be helping,too soon to know

[jacquie]

[quote="jacquie"][quote="livingwith"]I am 56 years old I noticed at the age of 50 or 51 my feet started getting real sensitive and tender. as the years went on I mentoined to my Dr. to no avail…..every year they got a little worse.
So 2 years ago I went to a neurologist and I had therapy for 6 weeks,they did the electric procedures and excerise helped some. then I was put on Neutron 300 mg 1 a day then 2 times a day it helps some Then I have tried the Cymbatla- made me sleepy and I gained weight I didnt like the side effect[hc_livingwith=livingwith.neurologychannel.com|/neuropathy/20081230_7482||20081230_7482]READ[/hc_livingwith][/quote]
I too have pain & burning from neuropathy, I have not found anything that takes this awful feeling away, I am currently seeing a neurologist. I have tried Lyrica ,which makes me feel real stupid,plus weight gain .I am currently taking zeppra ,I think If this is not the proper name I will submit the correct one.I do not have that med.before me now.I think this may be helping,too soon to know[/quote] Yes the medicine is zeppra which is used to treat seizures and epilepsy. I am feeling much better since I have been on this. My neurologists started me off with a small dosage. GOOD LUCK