"I have had neuropathy in feet for ten years and also a trouble with peroneal tendon on right foot. I have to wear a brace on that foot. The brace is plastic and very uncomfortable. The whole thing is not getting any better either and I a..."
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About Me: Female, 63, Austin, TX, member since Aug 2015
I have peripheral neuropathy in both my feet pretty bad for over 10 years. I can only stand on my feet 1/3 of my day. I also have something wrong with my right side lateral ankle. Doctor says it is tendonitis but it is not going away after following his protocol. On tha
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t particular leg I have to wear a very uncomfortable plastic brace up to my knee that is supposed to help me. At one time I did tear my peroneal tendon. I have seen the same Dr. for 10 years but thinking of seeking out a second opinion as this is not getting any better. At night my feet get cold to the bone and I have to wear two pairs of socks to bed. I am in absolute misery a lot of the time. I take 2400 mg Neurontin a day for nerve pain and also one 50 mg tablet of tramadol for pain.I have two small grandchildren which I wish I could keep up more with.
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Aug 17, 2015
"Have you tried Neurontin for the nerve pain. I am on that drug for my neuropathy. Good luck to you!!"
Aug 17, 2015
"Could it be lymphedema? Sorry I don't know enough about your problem but hope you get some relief soon. Have you try lymph massage?"
Constantly living with pain is an up hill battle for me. I hate taking pills for this pain or pills for that pain. I want to lead an active normal life so that I can play ...
02/16
Just a quick note to say hi!
I read your response to some of the posts. I have a friend who has been discovered to have diabetes with an almost exact issue as yours. He suffers with neuropathy as well. My advice is to change the type of doctor you're seeing. Its best to go to one that specializes in the nerves. The podiatrist would not have the right answers if you have a "sugar" issue. Also, have your thyroid checked.
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