Nerve Pain in Leg- meds?

Hi Kt, I have PN in my hands & feet, which is a nerve pain. I take Lyrica for this and it has helped me alot. I also have the jerking of the legs and I am on Requip and it hels. Susie

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Hi. I have been on Gabapentin (neurontin) and it's saved me. I have a hard time waking up in the morning but this is the only thing that allows me to sleep through most of the night and not go crazy with nerve pain during the day. I hope you find something that helps you.

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Severe DDD L5-S1 and L4-5, arthritis, nerve pain and numbness in both legs. Unknown pain in both wrists.

Aloha ~ please read my post under Chronic Pain and the Topic "Lyrica".  There I explained my experience with Lyrica.  Best of health to you and I hope you find what works for you.

Have a peaceful and pain free day,

HiloHonu

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 HiloHonu

DX: L3-4 & L4-5 ruptured, lumbar disc degeneration, nerve impingement & damage, RA, lumbar spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis and nerve damage

Hi Twiggy... welcome! the nerve tests were the easiest of them all to me. basically they put some sticky pads with wires and send little electric impulses to various parts of your leg. they look to see how long it takes for the nerves to react, if it even reacts. its painless. if you do have some issues they will normally get you a tens unit- i swear by mine, i have a lot of muscle spasms. it sends little pulses to the muscles to help them relax. when is your test? it took mine about a week to get the results (the testing company was outsourced) let me know if there is anything else you need... by the way, whats going on?

I'm having the same problem as you are. I have a broad based protruding disc in L4-5 and disc degeneration. I also have bone spurs in my neck along with sciatica. oh yeah and migraines to boot.

Doctor gave me lyrica but I've only taken one pill, I really don't want to take it due to gaining weight on it. I take a musclel relaxer/zanaflex it helps a little. just sitting here typing hurts my neck muscles so better get going.

Good Luck,

Mercyme

wow- i didn't know they did the needles. i guess though when you go through something that is life-long, you get used to needles. what made it painful for you?

i didn't think it was bad at all. what i did was easy i thought. it does make your nerves a little sore, i thought... but if you are having chronic pain, i think its very small in comparison. Twiggy, when is the big day? you will be relieved to have it done and get the results so they can start a treatment plan for you. just look at it that way. i was very happy to know i wasn't going crazy. lol.

wow, you have a problem the majority of us would kill for! i would be so happy to get an 8 hour night sleep not interrupted! take advantage while you can! actually, i hope that never changes for you- thats fantastic! i have had acupuncture done before, i guess that may be very similar... no pain what so ever. don't sweat it whatever it is- it may be a vital key in helping yo get better..... thats how i look at blood tests.... they can never find my veins. i usually get poked about 2 or 3 times until they give up and get an anesthiologist. (sometimes that dosen't work) i have had it through my hands, wrists, feet and was threatened last time for behind my arm. and i drink about 10 glasses of water a day alone. so i know how if feels to dread something, but i know its important. hang in there! and happy dreams! :)