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Suggest Treatment For Painful Polyneuropathy In Legs And Feet

Hi Im 55 and I have polyneurothapy so painful in my feet and legs, also have chronic back pain in which Im getting a epi shot every month. Iv been taking gabapentin for a year and dosnt help, makes me very sleepy. I was given a presc. for lyrica, but the side effects are terriable. What other treatment is there for polyneurorathapy. thank you. Andrew
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for contacting HCM. Given that the gabapentin (Neurontin) and Lyrica were both already attempted, there is a third option that I will try for my patients with polyneuropathy. I will prescribe them Mentax, which is more like a prescription vitamin, but has shown to heal the nerve, rather than block its signals to the brain. I will also try a topical compound cream, that a pharmacy will prepare consisting of pain and neuropathy medications.
I hope this answers your question. If you need any further help, I am here to assist you.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Polyneuropathy In Legs And Feet

Hi, Thanks for contacting HCM. Given that the gabapentin (Neurontin) and Lyrica were both already attempted, there is a third option that I will try for my patients with polyneuropathy. I will prescribe them Mentax, which is more like a prescription vitamin, but has shown to heal the nerve, rather than block its signals to the brain. I will also try a topical compound cream, that a pharmacy will prepare consisting of pain and neuropathy medications. I hope this answers your question. If you need any further help, I am here to assist you. Thanks.