What is the best medication for neuropathy? I have it really bad in my ft from a blood clot about 6 yrs ago.?

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I am on oxycodone every 4 hrs 15 mg and it does not seem to help plus I take 2 zonagran tablets at night with two lorazapam tablets. I get no releif from the pain of neuropathy. It is worse at night. Can anyone give me any suggestions. Thank you.
In no particular order:

- Lyrica
- gabapentin
- Cymbalta  (+ info)

what to do to reduce the effects of neuropathy after chemo?

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My mom just got done with her chemo treatments but her feet and legs feels like they have needles on them. and they're numb.
her doctor said she has neuropathy. what can she do to fee better i heard about this "rebuilder medical" device that supposed to help with the nerves. is that a good product?
I am currently suffering from neuropathy as a side effect of my chemo treatments. My doctor prescribed an over-the-counter supplement called L-glutamine which is an amino acid found in our bodies. With stress and a lowered immune system some research has shown that we need additional doses of this amino acid to aid rapidly growing cells and maintain a positive nitrogen balance. All I know is that I've been taking it along with soaking my feet in warm water and massaging them and it seems to be helping. The main at the health food store said to increase activity level as much as possible, too. Hope this helps.  (+ info)

How do I regain flexibility in my hip joints after surgery for slip capital femoral epiphysis?

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I am 26 yrs old and I have a pin each hip do to slip capital femoral epiphysis. My hip joints are so stiff I can barely open my legs. What can I do to regain flexibility in my joints. Someone please help I don't know what to do.
First you must CONVICT yourself to a daily regimine of "life saving" nutrients and supplements...the more the merrier.
Second you must have water therapy....water leaves us weightless to a degree that allows easier movement without pain. You will be able to stretch a little more and more as you go. If you don't have easy access to a swimming pool....get one. OR MOVE. You must DO THIS to recover. Then, with these two basics in STRONG place, you must know exactly WHAT movements can "harm" your corrective surgery and what DON'T and DOOOOOOOOO all that you can. No sitting still. There are also rehabilitive guides to HOW to bend and such without using the parts of your body that "wear out" easily.....GET THEM. This is a must. INACTIVITY for any length of time can and usually WILL lead to other physical problems.
Change your life and committ yourself to HAVING A LONG ONE the right way.
Blessings in your quest........
Bunny7  (+ info)

Can an injury to the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve due to surgery heal?

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I recently had piriformis and sciatic nerve surgery. My surgeon seems to have either injured or severed the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve during the procedure. The back of my thigh has been numb with a burning feeling inside the leg since the surgery over two months ago. What are the chances that this will heal?
It's if severed I don't believe so,,,but then again,,they have been doing hand transplants  (+ info)

Will exercising the hands help with diabetic neuropathy if there is nerve damage in the neck?

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Nerve damage was done a few years prior to the neuropathy. Taking pain pills for the pain just isn't getting it.
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Can patella femoral syndrome be caused by jumping on your feet without bending your knees?

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I used to dance, but my first teacher made us jump alot without bending our knees, when I got a new teacher, she said that that was bad teaching. Could this be one of the causes to my patella femoral syndrome? I know the other causes such as quadricep muscles, biomechanical relations...

Thanks.
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How do I know if I have diabetic neuropathy?

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Nerve damage occurs in people who have had diabetes because their blood sugar level is higher than normal. Over time, high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels and nerves. That's why people who don't control (or can't control) their blood sugar very well seem more likely to get diabetic neuropathy.
If you have numbness in your feet and toes, you may have diabetic neuropathy. You may notice that cuts and sores on your feet don't hurt as much as you would expect them to. The following are symptoms of diabetic neuropathy:
•Pain or a burning feeling in your legs
•A feeling of lightheadedness that causes you to fall
•Diarrhea and constipation
•Failure to get an erection (in men)

SYMPTOMS in primary, secondary and tertiary stages : Symptoms vary depending on the nerve(s) affected and may include symptoms other than those listed. Symptoms usually develop gradually over years. Diabetic neuropathy affects all peripheral nerves : pain fibers, motor neurons, autonomic nerves. It therefore necessarily can affect all organs and systems since all are innervated. There are several distinct syndromes based on the organ systems and members affected, but these are by no means exclusive. A patient can have sensorimotor and autonomic neuropathy or any other combination.

Symptoms may also include:
•Numbness and tingling of extremities
•Dysesthesia (decreased or loss of sensation to a body part)
•Diarrhea
•Erectile dysfunction
•Urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control)
•Impotence
•Facial, mouth and eyelid drooping
•Vision changes
•Dizziness
•Muscle weakness
•Difficulty swallowing
•Speech impairment
•Fasciculation (muscle contractions)
•Anorgasmia
•Burning or electric pain

KEEP YOUR FEET HEALTHY :
•Check your feet every day. You may need to use a mirror to to check the bottoms of your feet. Call your doctor at the very first sign of redness, swelling, infection, pain, numbness or tingling in any part of your foot.
•Check inside your shoes every day for things like gravel or a torn lining. These things could hurt your feet.
•Have your doctor look at your feet during every office visit (at least once a year) or whenever you notice anything that seems wrong.
•Choose the right shoes. The most common cause of foot sores is shoes that are new or don't fit properly. Buy shoes that fit properly and have a good arch support. Choose shoes made of soft leather. They should not fit tightly anywhere. To get the best fit, try on shoes at the end of the day when your feet are a little swollen. If you've had problems before with shoes that didn't fit well, you may want to be fitted for a custom-molded shoe with plenty of room for your toes.
•Break in new shoes slowly. Wear the shoes for 1 to 2 hours. Then check your feet for red spots. If you have red spots, do not wear the shoes again until the red spots are gone. Slowly break in new shoes by wearing them one hour longer each day every 3 days.
•Wear white socks and check when you take them off to see if there is any blood or fluid from a sore on them.
•Wash your feet daily in lukewarm water. Dry them well, especially between the toes. Use a soft towel and blot gently; don't rub. Keep the skin of your feet smooth by applying a cream or lanolin lotion, especially on your heels. If your feet sweat easily, keep them dry by dusting them with nonmedicated powder before putting on your socks, nylons and shoes.
Avoid things that are bad for your feet. Do not walk barefoot. Do not wear stretch socks, nylon socks, socks with inside seams, or socks with an elastic band or garter at the top. Do not put hot water, electric blankets, or heating pads on your feet. Do not use hydrogen peroxide, iodine, or astringents (such as rubbing alcohol or witch hazel) on your feet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetic_neuropathy  (+ info)

How common is a double femoral hernia?

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I have a femoral Hernia and I feel the same pain on the other side.
Actually not very - I have only seen it once in my 9 year career  (+ info)

What the heck is an "irregular suprapatellar plica at its femoral attachment" ?

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On my knee MRI results, the only result that I can't figure out is "irregular suprapatellar plica at its femoral attachment".
What is this?
See this website http://www.kneeguru.co.uk/KNEEnotes/suprapatellar-plica

Basically it's a little piece of membrane that can fold and interfere with how your knee works. My guess is the dr. will scope your knee and remove the plica. Pretty simple surgery and recover.  (+ info)

What do you do for diabetic neuropathy pain in your feet?

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I have peripheral diabetic neuropathy in my feet and am in TREMENDOUS pain. My feet/legs twitch at night uncontrollably. They hurt so badly and all the meds I am taking doesn't seem to be helping much. What helps YOU???
First of all your doctor must treat pain first and neuropathy second. Sounds to me you may need a new doctor. If I could say here in print what I think of american doctors @#$%&*(.
I would demand Tramadol for the pain. I take 2 at 5 pm so I can sleep the nite away.
Then I also take 200 mg of tegretol twice a day. An anti-depressant...
And last but not least 2 /500mcg Mecobalamin (a special Vitamin B12 )

It works. Boo to your doctor !!! Tell him I said so.

Tin  (+ info)

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