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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Feet While On Ambien?
Question: peripheal neuropathy,insomnia,burning feet ,no sleep 2-3 yrs.i need something.other than ambien to help me its now 3:30am.i took 50 mg diphenhyd.woke up 3 time. Would cannabis help.P.N.it Is a qualifying condition.If not that,how about xanax before bedtime?.the otc sleep aide is useless.i havent slept in 2-3 yrs.my mind is burnt out.what should i do drs.my eyes feel puffy and once again im up at 11:00,2:00,3:30am.took 1/2 ambien each time.Also,drs is 50 mg of diphenhydamine too much for sleep aide?
Brief Answer:
Methylcobalamine supplementation could help.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I can see that you have gone through many things. However, peripheral neuropathy causing tingling and numbness ccould occur due to deficiency of a B vitamin called methylcobalamine. Taking Methylcobalamine 1500 mcg once daily for at least a couple of weeks should provide relief.
I do not think that cannabis would help. You can take xanax or ambien for anxiety relief but that would not directly help with the peripheral neuropathy. I would insist you to try relaxation techniques. You can breathe in slowly for 6 secconds, hold the breath for 7 seconds and them exhale it over 8 seconds, then reapeat it again. Gradually you would grow relaxed and would fall asleep. You can try yoga and meditation. Although Diphenhydramine or other antihistaminics like benadryl or cetirizine have sleep inducing effects, I doubt if those would be quite helpful. Nevertheless these are the best over the counter solutions. Zolpidem is a very effective sleep medication but is a prescription medicine.
There could also be a nerve compression involved in which physical therapy can help.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Methylcobalamine supplementation could help.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I can see that you have gone through many things. However, peripheral neuropathy causing tingling and numbness ccould occur due to deficiency of a B vitamin called methylcobalamine. Taking Methylcobalamine 1500 mcg once daily for at least a couple of weeks should provide relief.
I do not think that cannabis would help. You can take xanax or ambien for anxiety relief but that would not directly help with the peripheral neuropathy. I would insist you to try relaxation techniques. You can breathe in slowly for 6 secconds, hold the breath for 7 seconds and them exhale it over 8 seconds, then reapeat it again. Gradually you would grow relaxed and would fall asleep. You can try yoga and meditation. Although Diphenhydramine or other antihistaminics like benadryl or cetirizine have sleep inducing effects, I doubt if those would be quite helpful. Nevertheless these are the best over the counter solutions. Zolpidem is a very effective sleep medication but is a prescription medicine.
There could also be a nerve compression involved in which physical therapy can help.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr.Saha.Do you mean VitaminB 1500. Mg. right away and is thAt available otc.If so,i will go get it.I an neg. for diabetes,and all I van say is I was a mailman for30 yrs.and took a million steps,all with huge,bony feet.I am sure thats the problem.
Brief Answer:
Vitamin B12
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. Methylcobalamin is Vitamin B12 and is available over the counter. I hope that you are referring to that. It is good to know that you do not have diabetes. I would however insist you to take a regular brisk walk preferably in the morning. Be sure to use soft soled (preferably with silicone gel padding) shoes. You can get your feet examined to identify if there are corns and callus formations.
Regards
Vitamin B12
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. Methylcobalamin is Vitamin B12 and is available over the counter. I hope that you are referring to that. It is good to know that you do not have diabetes. I would however insist you to take a regular brisk walk preferably in the morning. Be sure to use soft soled (preferably with silicone gel padding) shoes. You can get your feet examined to identify if there are corns and callus formations.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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