Get Informed: Neuropathic Pain
1 in 33 people have Neuropathic Pain
iGuard is currently monitoring more than 61,189 patients with Neuropathic Pain from around the United States as shown on the heat map below. These figures suggest that roughly 9.19 million Americans have Neuropathic Pain with women being 3 times more likely to be affected than men.
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iGuard is currently monitoring more than 61,189 patients with Neuropathic Pain.
Medications used for Neuropathic Pain
Drugs commonly taken by iGuard users for Neuropathic Pain are listed below, together with the percentage of patients that take each drug.
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Commonly Used Medication Name* (Hover mouse over name to see medication class) |
% of Patients | Average Risk Rating | Has Generic Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyrica | 21% |
|
No |
| Neurontin | 21% |
|
Yes |
| Cymbalta | 18% |
|
No |
| Vicodin | 6% |
|
Yes |
| Ultram | 6% |
|
Yes |
Less than 5%: Amitriptyline, Percocet, Cyanocobalamin, Celebrex, Methadone, Topamax, Duragesic, Tegretol, Effexor, Desyrel
*This list is NOT EXHAUSTIVE - Only drugs used by a sufficiently large number of iGuard users are listed.
**Medications are sometimes known by different brand/generic names, depending upon how they are packaged or used.
Global Patient Feedback for Neuropathic Pain ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
My name is Cortny. I'm 18 years old and a senior in high school. I've had over 10 MRIs just in the past year. I'm having terrible back pain and weakness. My legs go out on me, I'm having constant headaches, and I'm always tired. Some days it's so bad I can't even get out of bed. I've been four different hospitals in Pittsburgh, and four more in my area, but nobody seems to know what is wrong. I've had CT scans, MRIs, x-rays, tons of bloodwork done tried tons of meds, and even a spinal angiogram.
Posted: 2010-03-09 19:41:41
Answer/Reply:
have your doctor give you the "trigger point test"..it is made specifically for Fibromyalgia. other than that, i can only tell you to keep your spirit strong and don't let the pain defeat you. I am 33 and have had fibromyalgia, RA, sciatica, depression, degenerative disc disease, first rib syndrome, multiple herniated and bulging discs and carpal tunnel (starting at different times) for the last 10 1/2 years. good luck to you :)
33 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-13 21:23:53
Question/Comment:
I am a 56 yr old male with relatively good health, active and devoted. I work daily, but suffer w/ insomnia for yrs, have tried natural products w/ little success only short sleep (maybe 2hrs), in addition, I have terrible weakness in legs, shoulders, lower back, hips, etc...my muscles ache constantly and I get short of breath w/ any strenous activity. I have tried multiple things from chiropractic to non steroid meds, but little help...I fear narcotic meds because a family history of parents, siblings have abused prescriptions. Any suggestions...I have searched fibromyalgi
and had someone with it said it was classic symptoms...I have also been depressed because I can't get stronger...even with wks of pysical therapy. HELP
57 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-09 23:15:55
iGuard Answer/Reply:
You may want to make an appointment with a pain management specialist if you have had no relief from other treatments and doctors. They have a lot of experience in areas such as this. There are a few medications, like gabapentin (Neurontin), pregabalin (Lyrica), or amitriptyline that are not narcotics and may help with your type of pain.
Posted: 2010-01-10 22:29:29
Answer/Reply:
57 yr old male - used to have good health - have insomnia - in addition have chronic nerve pain (upper back/neck)(lower back) with weakness in legs, arms and hands. Have been using Gabapentin,
Baclofen, Meloxicam, Tramadol as instructed by VA Pain Clinic. Pain still takes me down every day and evening. Do not want narcotic meds and do not respond to the heavy medications the VA
gave me. Searching for a method/way to lower the pain level from 8/9 level to maybe a 4.. that would be fantastic.
57 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-25 18:20:45
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Some studies are showing that chronic pain can be due to a vitamin D deficiency. It would be a good idea to have your levels checked. Make an appointment to see if your physician will check your vitamin D level. There are prescription strength vitamin D pills that you can take if your levels are low. Also, you can talk to your physician about your medication options.
Posted: 2010-02-26 12:19:41
Answer/Reply:
I have been using a "REBUILDER" unit for my diabetic neuropathy pain and have had great success with it. It is FDA approved as well as Medicare approved. Check the internet under REBUILDER MEDICAL if you are interested in getting relief from this type of pain.
73 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-05 20:29:41
Question/Comment:
I have had RSD since 2003 from an accident at work. I am a little miffed to not find this condition listed. I see my Pain Dr. every two months except when I have break through pain, then I see him ASAP! I am on so many meds I feel as if I should rattle when I walk. I have read some of your comments and my heart goes out to you all. My wife and two kids have been extremly supportive and I thank God for them each day. I am so glad I found this site where I can talk about my condition with others.
40 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-12-13 05:56:21
Answer/Reply:
I know exactly how the man with RSD feels. I have had it for 4 1/2 years and I have to say am on alot of medication, with little relief. My Dr is amazing. She is working with me, but I hate taking medication and suffer instead of going to see her!! Stupid I know, but I don't want to be doped up. I don't have the option of seeing a Pain Mgt Dr because I don't have Medical insurance. That is something I am looking into and know I should have.
44 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-12-13 13:10:30
iGuard Answer/Reply:
iGuard does have a webpage dedicated to Restless Leg Syndrome. It can be found here: https://www.iguard.org/conditions/restlesslegsyndrome.html
Posted: 2009-12-13 23:46:57
Answer/Reply:
rsd is not restless leg syndrome
48 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-12-19 23:15:14
Question/Comment:
can BPH cause light-headedness,fatigue,dizziness,memory lapses-confusion at times,and sometimes after walking to even have lower back poain!............Or can all of these conditions come from a prior head injury (7 yrs. ago)that may be classified as post concussion syndrome?????
57 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-11-24 19:37:04
iGuard Answer/Reply:
Typically patients with BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy) have the following symptoms: pain or problems urinating, discolored urine or discomfort in the prostate area. The symptoms you mentioned above would not be typical of BPH and you should followup with your doctor for a full medical evaluation to determine their cause(s).
Posted: 2009-12-01 15:59:29
Question/Comment:
My name is Tina, I am 37. I lost my left eye vision during my pregnancy. Between the MRI, and Lab work Doctors, Specialists were not sure what happen. Other than I have Optic Neuritis. I have an MRI schedule for next week. cause I started having pain in my right eye and blur visions. I have to get blood work done too.
38 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-10-04 15:19:33
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