We Are ALL Different RE: Treatment!
Let me say that neuropathy has to be one of the most painful experiences I could have ever imagined. It has taken its toll on my body, and at its height of pain, it tired me out all the time.
With that said, in the beginning, I was placed on several drugs like Lyrica, however they did not help.
The y moved me to Gabapettin (2, 400mg per day). That didn't work either, so I have, over the last four years, cut back to 600mg per day of Gabapettin.
What I've been on for nine years now, is Morphine Sulfate, 30mg (extended release) twice a day, and for breakthrough pain, I have 15mg Morphine (fast acting).
I have reached my end of painful nerves, and been able to cut back to one 30mg Morphine a day, and I use the 15mg Morphine for breakthrough pain.
When the gabapentin and morphine don't touch the pain, or that crazy sensation for the need to itch my feet, I make good use of Zolstrik (a creme bought over the counter).
I did not believe my neurologist, years ago, when she told me that there would be a day, when my nerves would stop firing off, and my feet would be dead, so-to-speak.
Well thankfully I have reached that point. My feet feel like they have fallen asleep, and that is a strange sensation in itself to try to get used to.
I guess what I'm saying is, each of us will respond differently to the many different treatments available, still I think I can promise all of you that there seems to be coming a day, when those little buggers (the dying nerves) give up the ghost and leave us to be.
So hang in there. As for shoes, I wear a sandal like shoe, as it allows for more freedom for my toes to move around, and they don't feel as confining as covering my feet with the normal shoe.
Shalom,
Pastor Paul :amen: