I took a quick walk outside this morning, and I mean quick.
It was only fourteen minutes and less than two-thirds of a mile. I went out to walk because my left foot started hurting this morning at 4:00 am. I got up to use the bathroom and when I returned to bed, I felt a slight twitch in my foot. From that, I knew a neuropathy attack was coming but not the intensity. After about six hours, I can defbinitely say it is really bad, like screaming in pain bad. The walk did not do anything to help with the pain, and neither did two Tylenol pills. I have resorted to using a Salonpas patch, and so far it has not helped either.
It is becoming apparent that these nerve pain attacks are happening daily or every other day. I am trying to avoid taking another medication like Gabapentin, but it looks like I have no choice.
From MedlinePlus, possible Gabapentin side effects include:
- drowsiness
- tiredness or weakness
- dizziness
- headache
- uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body
- double or blurred vision
- unsteadiness
- anxiety
- memory problems
- strange or unusual thoughts
- unwanted eye movements
- nausea
- vomiting
- heartburn
- diarrhea
- dry mouth
- constipation
- increased appetite
- weight gain
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- back or joint pain
- fever
- runny nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms
- ear pain
- red, itchy eyes (sometimes with swelling or discharge)
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Zero effect from Salonpas so far.
Typically, the only thing that helps with the pain is sleep. I always take Tylenol, but I do not feel is has made any impact. I have also taken some leftover opioids like oxycodone and codeine but any pain relief has been minimal. The best solution is to sleep it off, but I just woke up from bed so not tired yet. Usually the pain would prevent me from sleeping for so long that I just pass out from exhaustion. This is going to be a long, painful day.
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I feel the pain intensity is getting worse after I put on the Salonpas patch.
Life with chronic diseases 