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What Causes Neuropathic Pain In Adults?
Question: I am suffering neuropathy of the feet and it causes pain to the soles of my feet which uncomfortable. It has been suggested that I try Versatis (lidocaine 5% medicated plasters) on my feet. Will this help and is it safe to use? How much is charge for an answer?
Brief Answer:
Yes it may help depending upon "cause" which should be ruled out first
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way.
- Versatis is indicated for the symptomatic relief of neuropathic pain ASSOCIATED WITH previous herpes zoster infection (post-herpetic neuralgia, PHN) in adults. Now in your case first thing that needs to be done is to rule out basic cause of neuropathy. e.g it could be drug induced, systemic illness like diabetes, etc. If its drug induced then we need to change that particular medicine. Vit B6 has shown significant improvement in neuropathy as well.
- It should be safe if applied properly by an experienced staff.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Yes it may help depending upon "cause" which should be ruled out first
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way.
- Versatis is indicated for the symptomatic relief of neuropathic pain ASSOCIATED WITH previous herpes zoster infection (post-herpetic neuralgia, PHN) in adults. Now in your case first thing that needs to be done is to rule out basic cause of neuropathy. e.g it could be drug induced, systemic illness like diabetes, etc. If its drug induced then we need to change that particular medicine. Vit B6 has shown significant improvement in neuropathy as well.
- It should be safe if applied properly by an experienced staff.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have celiac decease but I have not heard that my neuropathy of the feet has any connection. I do not seem to have any of the other problems you have listed. I understand it is often a complaint of the aging system and the condition tends to slowly gets worse and more difficult to walk properly until on is into a wheel chair. I walk as much as possible and take XXXXXXX exercises, but both these activities would be easier if the soles of my feet were more firm and painless.
Are these patches available in Canada? I have been sent about 10 patches to try but could not receive more (if they help) without a prescription Are they available in the US? Could a use a cream instead of a patch?
I have just written my question above
How can I get these patches in Canada, If you think they would help. The first one I tried I unfortunately put behind my knee and that gave me an unpleasant reaction. Got very very hot and then I felt rather dizzy in the head after a 30 min walk. Will try a small patch under my feet tomorrow.
Are these patches available in Canada? I have been sent about 10 patches to try but could not receive more (if they help) without a prescription Are they available in the US? Could a use a cream instead of a patch?
I have just written my question above
How can I get these patches in Canada, If you think they would help. The first one I tried I unfortunately put behind my knee and that gave me an unpleasant reaction. Got very very hot and then I felt rather dizzy in the head after a 30 min walk. Will try a small patch under my feet tomorrow.
Brief Answer:
Visit hospital once to rule out above mentioned causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the followup query.
- I would suggest you to visit hospital once and get tests done to rule out above mentioned conditions. Sometimes we are unaware of a disease that is slowly causing problem. Negative labs will confirm it. It is for your own health.
- You can use the patches if you think there is improvement. You can contact the company and ask them to give you name and contact number of the distributor in your area/pharmacy. Do try a smaller patch first to avoid any unwanted reaction. If still you get reaction then do NOT use them further.
- Patches produce slightly more results than creams in such cases. But although both are not definative. Treatment of cause is must
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Visit hospital once to rule out above mentioned causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the followup query.
- I would suggest you to visit hospital once and get tests done to rule out above mentioned conditions. Sometimes we are unaware of a disease that is slowly causing problem. Negative labs will confirm it. It is for your own health.
- You can use the patches if you think there is improvement. You can contact the company and ask them to give you name and contact number of the distributor in your area/pharmacy. Do try a smaller patch first to avoid any unwanted reaction. If still you get reaction then do NOT use them further.
- Patches produce slightly more results than creams in such cases. But although both are not definative. Treatment of cause is must
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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