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How Can Post-herpetic Neuralgia In The Hands And Legs Be Treated?
After a bad response to lyrica for shingles, now years later, i suffer from post herpetiC neuropTHYIN HAnsD AND FEET BuT HAD NO GOOd OR BAD REPONSE TO GABAPENTIn, KEPT UPPINgTHe DOSAGE WITH NO NOTICABLE RESULTS. do you have a suggestion?If I am a diabetic, am I approaching my problem incorrectly to say it is PHN?
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
Hello,
Along with Gabapentin, start vitamin B12 injections after getting blood vitamin B12 level checked.
Usually, schedule is:
- First week - every day
- Then every week for 4 weeks
- Then every month for 4 months and
- Then every 6 months
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hiren Hirpara
Along with Gabapentin, start vitamin B12 injections after getting blood vitamin B12 level checked.
Usually, schedule is:
- First week - every day
- Then every week for 4 weeks
- Then every month for 4 months and
- Then every 6 months
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hiren Hirpara
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