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Painful Cold Feet, Difficulty In Sleeping In Night. Taking Gabapentin. Treatment To Reduce Pain?
I take two gabapentin 100 mg capsules at bedtime .this worked in Florida but I'm in maine for the summer. I have not been able to sleep at night because of the painful cold feet. I am considering leaving my family and going back to florida. The pain is making my stay very difficult. Is there anything I can do o help this problem
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
Hi, it may be due to some problem in the spine , due to pressure on the nerves, usually one get such symptoms, may be sciatica, pressure on the sciatic nerve.
I usually prescribe neurotropic injections for 5 consecutive days, analgesics, when ever necesory, and pragabolin and methylcobalamin once daily for a considerable period. So i advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
I usually prescribe neurotropic injections for 5 consecutive days, analgesics, when ever necesory, and pragabolin and methylcobalamin once daily for a considerable period. So i advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM
The fact that you are using Gabapentin suggest that you have some sort of neurological problem involving your legs.
Generally, the neuritic pains tend to be more severe in winters. This is because the nerves will become more sensitive in cool temparatures & the perception of pain will be more.
I advice
* room warmers (if you have the facility)
* use of night socks
* cover your feet in thick woollen blankets while sleeping
I think these should solve your problem.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
The fact that you are using Gabapentin suggest that you have some sort of neurological problem involving your legs.
Generally, the neuritic pains tend to be more severe in winters. This is because the nerves will become more sensitive in cool temparatures & the perception of pain will be more.
I advice
* room warmers (if you have the facility)
* use of night socks
* cover your feet in thick woollen blankets while sleeping
I think these should solve your problem.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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