gizmomycat
New Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 2
Hello all
Looking to see what pain relief you are on (if any) for neuropathic pain.
I was diagnosed earlier this year after suffering with intense pain (stabbing pains/burning pains) and numbness in 80% of both feet. Turns out I have probably been diabetic for a long time as the numbness and pain have been happening for years, but only when the pain has become unbearable did I manage to see a GP.
Long story short the pain is unbearable most of the time. My GP says there are only two things that MAY help, Pregabalin and/or amitriptyline. I can't take amitriptyline without becoming severely depressed and pregabalin (800mg daily) is having limited success. It does work sometimes, but at least every few days or so I find I am awake for 2-4 days as the pain and discomfort is so bad. I also take Dihydrocodeine for joint pain and other pains I suffer with. This has now been changed to the lesser pain reliever Codeine (without consulting me) even though my 'general' pains have increased and neuropathic pain is on a whole new level.
Is the GP right by telling me "there is no point in contacting us again" as nerve pain either is helped by the two medications amitriptyline or/and Amitriptyline end of. Apparently opioid medication in any form does nothing (GP quote).
Also, just wondering if you guys have had the same experience or have any success with different medication?
Cheers!
Looking to see what pain relief you are on (if any) for neuropathic pain.
I was diagnosed earlier this year after suffering with intense pain (stabbing pains/burning pains) and numbness in 80% of both feet. Turns out I have probably been diabetic for a long time as the numbness and pain have been happening for years, but only when the pain has become unbearable did I manage to see a GP.
Long story short the pain is unbearable most of the time. My GP says there are only two things that MAY help, Pregabalin and/or amitriptyline. I can't take amitriptyline without becoming severely depressed and pregabalin (800mg daily) is having limited success. It does work sometimes, but at least every few days or so I find I am awake for 2-4 days as the pain and discomfort is so bad. I also take Dihydrocodeine for joint pain and other pains I suffer with. This has now been changed to the lesser pain reliever Codeine (without consulting me) even though my 'general' pains have increased and neuropathic pain is on a whole new level.
Is the GP right by telling me "there is no point in contacting us again" as nerve pain either is helped by the two medications amitriptyline or/and Amitriptyline end of. Apparently opioid medication in any form does nothing (GP quote).
Also, just wondering if you guys have had the same experience or have any success with different medication?
Cheers!