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Suggest An Effective Alternative To Lyrica

I am currentfly taking Lyrica for nerve pain I m my legs due to Multiple Sclerosis. As a side effect I am experiencing very bad fluid retention in my feet, Previoiusly to Lyrica, I was taking Gabapentin which had bad side effects also. What did people take before there was Lyrica or Gabapentin. Do you know of any natural pain relieving methods?
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Drugs for nephropathy pain , but natural methods like taking vitamin supplement , capsaicin cream application ,warm baths, stop smoking and alcohol intake, exercise, essential oils application useful. Acupuncture may also useful. other drug like anti-depressants, anxiolytic medication, anti epileptic drugs like Valproate Carbamazepine are useful. Please consult your neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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Suggest An Effective Alternative To Lyrica

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Drugs for nephropathy pain , but natural methods like taking vitamin supplement , capsaicin cream application ,warm baths, stop smoking and alcohol intake, exercise, essential oils application useful. Acupuncture may also useful. other drug like anti-depressants, anxiolytic medication, anti epileptic drugs like Valproate Carbamazepine are useful. Please consult your neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.