Bubbha Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I have neuropathic pain in my legs and feet (numbness and tingling)– this seems to be an outcome of nerve irritation in my lower back. I am looking for recommendations for treatment options. Thanks in advance for sharing ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilebxxx Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Gabapentin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanyaburi Mac Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 You don't say where you are in Thailand. Have you consulted already with a Thai doctor? Hospital? There some hits for a Google for: https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=neuropathic%20pain%20thailand Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopin2 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Have you consulted an ortopedic specialist yet? Have you had an MR scan and got a diagnosis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Do your symptoms include numbness in the thigh, at times(s)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I am a long term sufferer of Neuropathic pain in both legs.Most doctors indicate a lack of blood flow to the legs,Most common with long term smokers.Even artery bipass did not help much. Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Have you had investigations like Nerve Conduction Studies, MRI of lumber spine, check up from Neurologist? If not I suggest you try to find out the cause of the problem. If it is nerve pain then as a previous poster said try gabapentin or even pregbalin (which is far, far more expensive), duloxetine works for some, but your first line should be trying to get a diagnosis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbha Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 Thanks for the replies. I have consulted with an orthopedic Dr and osteopath. It seems I have a back & hip sports injury that affects the nerve function to the legs - all the way to the soles of my feet. Lyrica (pregbalin) does provide some relief. Does anyone have recommendations for a pain management clinic or Dr that specializes in pain management? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanyaburi Mac Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Here's an earlier thread on the subject of pain management: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/597274-need-a-pain-doctor-or-clinic-in-bangkok/ Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I always go back to the Merck Manual, if you read this and have more questions, please ask.... http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/neck-and-back-pain/sciatica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Treatment options will depend upon the nature of the back injury. In some cases surgical decompression is both possible and the only way to resolve the problem. I suggest you consult a good spinal specialist. If you are in or near Bangkok I suggest Dr. Wicharn at the BNH hospital spine center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowriesuzanne Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Also check A1c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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