peripheral neuropathy - Neuropathy Message Board

heppy · 09-02-2003, 10:47 AM

I am experiencing severe tingling and burning sensation in both forearms and hands and both legs from the knees down and numbness in toes of both feet.
This is particularly problematic when trying to sleep. The condition gets worse and wakes me after about 1/2 hour.
My doctor calls it 'glove & stocking paresthesia', suggested vitamin B! deficiency.. No improvement, after several injections.
He has prescribed 'Lorezapan' [Anti anxiety drug]
This helped for a while, but the condition is worsening and particularly drives me craxy during the night..
Why does it itensify while losing consciousness?

Does anyone have suggestions for other treatments.. to get at the cause.. or at least alleviate this growing problem which affects the quality of life. I am a senior, recently retired.
Thank you.

chknmama · 09-03-2003, 08:35 AM

I have peripheral neuraopathy also. My doc gave me Neurontin and clonazepam for it.And it has helped.maybe you should ask your doc about it.Good luck to you.Let me know how it goes.
Gentle Hugs

heppy · 09-03-2003, 01:23 PM

Dear Chknmama,
Thank you for your kind words and advice...
Very helpful and reassuring..
All the best to you.

german30 · 09-03-2003, 03:38 PM

Interesting posts, I also have P.N., My fingers are numb and my feet up to my ankles have little feeling, I know this sounds strange to say you have little feeling but it feels like I'm walking on a floor made of golfballs. My doctor had me take Neurontin, but it didn't help,I spent four days at Mayo Clinic and was told "yes you have P.N." I don't mean to sound harsh, at least I found out that I do have it. So far I get a good night's sleep, but I can only be outside for a while when my feet really tell me to go inside and sit down, sorry I don't have any thoughts on help but just wanted to share my concern for both of you!!God Bless& Hang in there!

heppy · 09-03-2003, 10:53 PM

Dear German 30,
Thanks for the posting.. It is comforting to hear of other aspects of this condition of PN... and that thers are troubled by something that doctors don't seeem to be able to deal with..
It isn't 'nice' to say 'misery loves company'.. but it does alleviate the misery to hear how others are coping. Today was a better day, because I increased the dosage of Lorezapan [or Ativan, as it is calso called] However the sleeping patterns are still disturbed by the tingling/ burning.. both arms hands, legs & feet.
However, one keeps on living, Thank God.
My very best wishes to you.