Need Help Alleviating Nerve Pain in Toes

I have nerve damage in my toes and it is the most horrific pain most days... What are your ways to help alleviate the burning? I've tried almost everything I could think of. I take 3 supplements that are found in MetanX because I can't afford it and insurance doesn't cover it. I've done Epsom salts, heating pad, ice, ibuprofen, CBD and THC balm/cream, GoGreen pain relief....you get the idea. It all works but so temporarily that to get real relief I'd have to spend the entire day just rubbing something on them lol Trying to stay away from pain management but it's looking like that's soon to be my only option.

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hazyeclipse

1y ago

Cymbalta? I know you already tried gabapentin and lyrica and my doctor has suggested that one before. I took it years ago though and it was horrible for me, but a lot of people like it and say it's helpful for their pain.

100Percent_K

1y ago

Gabapentin orally and lidocaine cream topically

Phy201

1y ago

Voltaren is a very strong typical antinflamatory. I used it short term for injures but it didn't do anything for the nerve pain. Also, it's very hard on the renal system (like taking a lot of advil at once I think) and overuse can be dangerous. I'm so sorry you are having this. Neuropathy is evil. Have you tried tens units (small electricity current to numb the nerves? Gabapentin and THC/CBD my lifesavers. They don't make it go away, just makes the pain stop screaming at me.

AzabethSiege

2y ago

Well, the doctor took me off of Lyrica now too....gave me a script for Diclofenac (Voltaren) and that is what I have to make due with. I'm at a loss.

katc

2y ago

Gabapentin

90sMomma

2y ago

My Dr has me on gabapentin and I was on amitriptyline and both of those helped. I still have pain but not the burning wanna cry and scream all day pain anymore.

AzabethSiege

2y ago

I tried gabapentin but my doctor ended up switching me to Lyrica....I don't feel like it's doing its job....but maybe I just need a higher dosage. I was on amitriptyline for a while before the nerve damage but my insurance wouldn't cover it because I was already on multiple antidepressants/mood stabilizers. I just need a break...every day is just more and more pain...I'm tired of not being able to get up and walk with my kids and stuff....it's miserable

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