Am currently taking amitriptyline 25 mg and Gabapentin 300mg for numbness in my feet and legs. Is the neuropathy permanent or some thing I will have to live with?
2006-08-23 14:34:36 · 12 answers · asked by Don R 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
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Please read about some other positive things besides pharmaceuticals that you can use for your problem with diabetic neuropathy, also be aware of the dangers of Neurontin(gabapentin)
2006-08-23 15:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by Silva 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-13 07:21:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-23 15:32:12 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-14 11:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have diabetes II and had neuropathy. I have taken Gabapentin 300 mg. twice a day for 2 1/2 years now and I have very little tingling and numbness now. I keep my glucose levels low ( below 120) fasting level and not more than 150 the highest point. I used oral medication for a few months but for the past 5 years I've used only diet. GOOD LUCK!
2006-08-23 14:39:00 · answer #5 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people have gotten a degree of relief (depending on the severity of their problem) from drinking monavie juice. See the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Murray & Pizzorno for a discussion and advice on dealing with neuropathy and other diabetic problems
2006-08-23 22:25:24 · answer #6 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neuropathy in diabetics is common; the 2 drugs you are on are commonly used for diabetic neuropathy. The neuropathy is probably something that will continue....Lyrica is a new drug that is also used to treat diabetic neuropathy. Ask your doc about it if you do not get relief from the amitriptyline or the gabapentin.
2006-08-23 14:38:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh I do feel empathy for your condition.
My son has same thing has been in wheelchair for nearly 2yrs now.
He is only 41yrs old
They have told him there can be no improvement in condition.
All you can do is look after your diabetes
Try to get some physical therapy in a swimming pool as the water will help support your weight
2006-08-23 14:44:20 · answer #8 · answered by witchfromoz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's permanent, sorry to say. The gabapentin will help some and you can take up t0 1800mgs a day.
Type II for 7 years
2006-08-23 14:39:12 · answer #9 · answered by Skypilot49 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diab. neuropathy can get better with better control of the diabetes itself if your DM is already pretty well-controlled, there may not be much improvement. however, you should ask your doctor about Lyrica and Cymbalta, if you feel you need more relief from symptoms at this time. good luck
2006-08-23 15:08:07 · answer #10 · answered by canary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋