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What Else Besides Gabapentin And Lyrica Can Be Taken To Treat Constipation, Anxiety And Stomach Cramps?

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For three years I've been suffering from pain that started in my feet and spread every where. Currently I have a very bad cold sensation in my body. I'm extremely hypersensitive to the cold. Lately the pain burns on and off. I've seen several neurologists who can't find a problem. My immune system is also slow.... Constipation, anxiety, fear, stomach cramps, hot flashes, fatigue, nausea etc. The worst is the cold sensation and pain in my feet. There is no physical injury. No diabetes and no hypothroidism. Nothing. I understand the skin issue is a thermal allodynia but doctors can't find what's causing all this. What conditions can cause cold allodynia. Fibro, hypothalamus dysfunctions? The condition leaves me trapped in my house. I'm only 34 and I lived a healthy lifestyle and was a personal trainer. I don't drink, I don't eat sugar or processed food. Only drink water and try and exercise when my body permits. I've been tried on Lyrica, gabapentin, and cymbalta with little if no success. I have tried hundreds of natural treatments which seem to make my body crash. Hyperbaric Oxygen, iV therapy, quantum biofeedback, supplements, homeopathics, acupuncture, reiki, meditation, massage, eliminating foods and on and on.
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Hi. Thanks for an elucidate history and understanding.
It is wonderful to know that you have tried other forms of therapy too besides our medicines and that there is no diabetes and thyroid issues.
I would advise such patients to stop all the medicines for the time-being and see if the problem reduces or increases.
Go for an MRI of the brain and the whole spinal cord. One may get a clue.( discuss this with your recent Neurologist. )
Try multivitamins with Ginseng and methylcobalamin.
You may request for a trial with low dose of thyroxine ( 25 )
Amitryptiline may also help.
This is sort of a back-to-basics and hope this may help you solve your problem.
My experience with acupressure is good and try to visit a person doing whole body Shiatsu form of acupressure.
I would be happy to know your betterment and feedback
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What Else Besides Gabapentin And Lyrica Can Be Taken To Treat Constipation, Anxiety And Stomach Cramps?

Hi. Thanks for an elucidate history and understanding. It is wonderful to know that you have tried other forms of therapy too besides our medicines and that there is no diabetes and thyroid issues. I would advise such patients to stop all the medicines for the time-being and see if the problem reduces or increases. Go for an MRI of the brain and the whole spinal cord. One may get a clue.( discuss this with your recent Neurologist. ) Try multivitamins with Ginseng and methylcobalamin. You may request for a trial with low dose of thyroxine ( 25 ) Amitryptiline may also help. This is sort of a back-to-basics and hope this may help you solve your problem. My experience with acupressure is good and try to visit a person doing whole body Shiatsu form of acupressure. I would be happy to know your betterment and feedback