Question:
Has anyone tried accupuncture for neuropathy (burning feet)?
I am 4 weeks post op and continue to have severe pain in my feet, caused by nerve damage from diabetes. I've tried Effexor and pain meds to no avail. Any suggestions? Has anyone tried accupuncture? — duane B. (posted on October 19, 2003)
October 18, 2003
Have you seen a neurologist? My mother has severe neuropathy and her
neurologist has her on Tegretol. They use anti seizure medications to
treat the pain of neuropathy. Most of the antiepressants do not work.
They do have to keep tabs on your liver functions periodically when you
take an anti seizure med. However, my Mom said it is the only thing that
has ever worked for her. Stay away from Neurontin, which they also
perscribe for neuropathy because it causes the "muncies". Today
there are all kinds of options for neuropathy, however a neurologist
usually knows best about the treatment of this. Some PCP are
knowledgeable, but just taking pain meds usually does not work and I was
told Effexor does not work for such. I sure hope you feel better..I know it
was difficult for my Mom until she got the right meds.Take Care.
— Karen Renee
October 18, 2003
Have you seen a neurologist? My mother has severe neuropathy and her
neurologist has her on Tegretol. They use anti seizure medications to
treat the pain of neuropathy. Most of the antiepressants do not work.
They do have to keep tabs on your liver functions periodically when you
take an anti seizure med. However, my Mom said it is the only thing that
has ever worked for her. Stay away from Neurontin, which they also
perscribe for neuropathy because it causes the "muncies". Today
there are all kinds of options for neuropathy, however a neurologist
usually knows best about the treatment of this. Some PCP are
knowledgeable, but just taking pain meds usually does not work and I was
told Effexor does not work for such. I sure hope you feel better..I know it
was difficult for my Mom until she got the right meds.Take Care. My Mother
never tried accupuncture, but some of my friends say it works temporarily.
— Karen Renee
October 19, 2003
Have you discussed this with your diabetes specialist? I know that mine
has been involved with a study using seizure meds for neuropathy. I don't
have a problem with it, but my mother-in-law does, so I asked the doctor.
She said they are seeing some positive results with them.
— Shelly M.
October 19, 2003
I haven't used acupuncture for that, but I have for almost everything else,
with great success. I highly recommmend it. Your doctor at your exam should
let you know if he thinks it will work well or not.
Nancy
— nancysho
October 19, 2003
I use a doctor of Applied Kinesiologist. This has stopped my pain and
burnning in my feet and hands completely.
— dimccoy
October 20, 2003
Neurontin has really helped my mother's neuropathy in her feet and legs.
She weighs 88 lbs.; we wish it would give her the munchies! It's worth a
try to see if it helps. If it does cause problems with appetite, maybe you
can deal with that if it gives you relief.
— koogy
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