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What Treatment Is Recommended For Neuropathy And Polymyalgia In Feet?
I have neuropathy in both feet after having a mild stroke 7 years ago .....it has increased since I had chemotherapy last year ....I also have poly-myalgia and must take take shots every month I m thinking of buying a $350. Circulation Booster ......what do you think ?.....are they good? Do they do the trick ?
Fri, 15 May 2020
Hi,
Over the counter medication Circulation Booster is claimed to be effective pain and swelling associated with polymyalgia and neuropathy however its efficacy and safety has not been proved on any clinical studies.
For polymyalgia I suggest you to take low dose prednisone for about two to four weeks followed by its gradual dose reduction and cessation.
For neuropathy I recommend gapabentine or pregablin along with vitamin-B12 injections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
Over the counter medication Circulation Booster is claimed to be effective pain and swelling associated with polymyalgia and neuropathy however its efficacy and safety has not been proved on any clinical studies.
For polymyalgia I suggest you to take low dose prednisone for about two to four weeks followed by its gradual dose reduction and cessation.
For neuropathy I recommend gapabentine or pregablin along with vitamin-B12 injections.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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