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I have neuropathy so much in my feet. This fibro thing I have been told causes this. It hurts. Hard to explain if you haven't had this.

December 17, 2017
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Members shared a wide variety of remedies for neuropathy in the feet, with Gabapentin and Lyrica being the most commonly mentioned... Read more

Members shared a wide variety of remedies for neuropathy in the feet, with Gabapentin and Lyrica being the most commonly mentioned medications, though several people noted that these can cause tiredness at higher doses. Many members described non-medication approaches that have provided relief, including cayenne pepper and coconut oil compresses to improve circulation, Epsom salt soaks for magnesium absorption, over-the-counter pain sprays from Walmart, Voltaren gel massages, Vicks VapoRub, light therapy stretches, and special shoes designed for neuropathy pain. A recurring theme was the daily struggle of managing both burning hot feet and freezing cold feet, the challenge of finding anything that provides lasting relief, and the comfort of knowing others truly understand this difficult-to-explain pain.

A MyFibroTeam Member

My feet are hot, too hard to wear shoes; or keep feet under covers! I dont have nurapathy but no one knows so they had me on gabapention but made me too tired. So started EstroVen sold at walgreens, this really helps me, hope it can for you.

December 17, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

This sounds good

March 24, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Oh goodness! I know exactly what you are talking about! My feet and toes hurt me so bad, then they go numb when i walk. The only thing i have found is one of the pain sprays from Walmart. When they are really going at it hurting, i spray some on and lets up for awhile. Even letting up for awhile is a blessing....then if still hurting i spray again!

January 1, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

My feet freeze all the time. I sleep in wool socks and they are still cold. I put extra blankets Ron my feet and a heating pad. This past summer I had to give up wearing sandals because my feet would freeze while the rest of my body was sweating.

December 17, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi @A MyFibroTeam Member, I have found that a poultice or compress with coconut oil/olive oil on a papertowel and sprinkled heavily with cayenne pepper heals things on my feet which are always cold and seem not to regularly get good circulation. I then tape it on, wrap my foot in bpa-free plastic wrap and cover that with a sock. I will wear it all night. Cayenne pepper draws blood flow and the life is in the blood, so healing does occur. I've healed deep cracks that were very painful on my heal in that way. I hope that helps you someway. Best to you, Andrea

December 20, 2017

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