I have peripheral neuropathy ( numbness) in my feet. I am not a diabetic. I have had this now for 1 1/2 years. The 2 neuroligist I’ve been to do not know the cause. I’ve taken Neurontin and it really has been no help. Does anyony know of any kind of treatment program which might include some therapy like electronic stimulation and maybe a more effective drug. I am desperate. This is ruining my life.
How To Treat Non-diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy In My Feet?
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huggz
October 28, 2009 at 3:40 am
Try inositol (one of the B vitamins). I take 1 teaspoon of powder daily for neuropathy. Not only is it helping to stop the neuropathy, it is also helping to repair the existing damage.
suesuele…
October 28, 2009 at 3:41 am
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rixter
October 28, 2009 at 3:44 am
There is generally no treatment when damage has occured, the only thing that might be possible is to prevent further damage and deterioration;
dangerou
October 28, 2009 at 3:46 am
The wound care center has a chamber that help the blood flow and you don’t haft to be a diabetic to have this problem.
the chamber is a pressure treatment that coses you to have better feelings in your feet.
might want to ask about it.
hope this helps
Sara I
October 28, 2009 at 4:13 am
Well I think you have nothing to lose by looking into acupuncture too. I’ve never had it but some who have tried it swear it helps stimulate their nerves in positive ways.
I’m sure that physiotherapy might help too.
DENISE
October 28, 2009 at 4:49 am
try a good general physician who can thoroughly investigate you and get at the root of your numbness of the feet–poor nutrirtional status is usually the cause for these sort of troubles
Eve
October 28, 2009 at 5:07 am
You should undergo Basic investigations, Nerve biopsy, Other investigations, and Nerve conduction studies depending on the cause. We are not aware whether you are having monocuropathy, Multiple curopathy or polyneuropathy. the cause should be diagnosed. The management is according to the cause ; General ,Local measures and Specific. Consult a Neuro physician.
Sankara Sastri C
October 28, 2009 at 5:21 am
there are several drugs, e.g carbamazepin (tegretol) Methylcobalamin,
drsuria_
October 28, 2009 at 5:44 am
Just because you do not fit in the normal boundaries of diabetes does not mean you don’t have it even type2 diabetes which is sometimes controlled by diet can still cause the underlying problems as full blown type1. Damage cannot be repaired but slowed down by a diet change.
mpact
October 28, 2009 at 5:55 am
If I were in your position I would try the cream with capsasin in it. It is made with pepper and the heat might just help to stimulate the nerve system in the area you use it on. I do know it gets HOT.
I would try anything to try to help improve the problem.
Crazy Diamond
October 28, 2009 at 5:59 am
tofranil 10 mg at night +dolostop cap.
Samm
October 28, 2009 at 6:19 am
see an endocrinologist, there are new drugs available now for perpipheral neuropathies.
FADEEL A
October 28, 2009 at 6:51 am
cut them off and get new ones
essentia
October 28, 2009 at 7:07 am
pn is caused by nerve damage. as you probably know, nerves are one type of cell in our body that do not regenerate (usually), and the ones that do, do so very slowly. unfortunately there is no easy answer, no miracle treatment or drug. Neurontin would not help you because it is for nerve pain. Obviously since you are numb there is no pain. I am not sure what else there is to tell you, except you should research doctors in your area that are renowned for their work in the field, and go to him/her for another opinion. Something caused this, and that is something they need to figure out. There are a number of things that may cause this problem, and if they can figure out what it is, then you are one step closer to finding effective treatment.