What Can Help With The Neuropathy?
Managing peripheral neuropathy in myeloma can involve several approaches:
Medications
- Prescription Medications: Antidepressants (e.g., Cymbalta, Elavil), anticonvulsants (e.g., Neurontin, Lyrica), and pain medications.
- Over-the-Counter Medications: Tylenol and topical pain patches/creams like lidocaine. Avoid NSAIDs Show Full Answer
I have been sleeping with three pillows at my feet positioned so that the third pillow is above my heart and I gradually place them so the incline is not too ridiculous. This has really helped me with the neuropathy in my feet but it doesn't make it go away it just makes it so that I can feel my toes when I'm laying down and my ankles immediately stop swelling.
My pain management doctor does scrambler treatment to correct neuropathy. The treatment is done everyday for 10 days. I am scheduled to start the treatment the middle of July. I will post if it works for me,
I am a strong advocate of Aspercream with Lidocaine in it. It takes 5-10 minutes for it to work but it allows me to get to sleep. My neuropathy usually occurs between 10 and 11:30pm. Before using the cream, it would actually wake me up.
I also use lidocaine for my port and on my stomach before having the ‘acid-burning’ freaking shot each week ! And no….. I usually do not respond horribly to shots but this bugger had me in tears before I got smart and started using the lidocaine.
I use aspercream on the small of my back as necessary,
Try it and see if it helps you! Good luck and God Bless !!! “Teece”
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