I am getting ready to have bunion surgery in June and I am so nervous, I have neuropathy in my feet from…

I am getting ready to have bunion surgery in June and I am so nervous, I have neuropathy in my feet from taking chemotherapy 15 yrs ago . I am afraid the surgery is going to make my neuropathy worse. I already take 400mg of Lyrica a day for the pain. I want be able to take anything else if it makes the neuropathy worse. Has anyone else had a problem like this. The doctor says it should not be a problem because I no longer take chemotherapy and that he will be moving the nerves over while working on my bunion.

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Community comment#1

My biggest question is, has your doctor done many surgeries on people with neuropathy? If the answer is yes, and you trust your doctor, then you should have nothing to worry about.

Community comment#2

My neurologist put me on 600 units of Alpha Lapoic Acid per day. I had neuropathy from chemo and within 2 weeks…huge difference. It’s an OTC enzyme so it won’t clash with any other meds.

Community comment#3

I am your girl! Ok so I have been on Gabapentin (similar to Lyrica) for 7+yrs for my disease (NMO very similiar to Ms) I have now had both feet “done “ It did not make my neuropathy any worse ,even my “bad leg” wasn’t affected! My surgeon actually was happy I was already on the GABA-I had very Little nerve pain after I take 300mgx3. I was prescribed pain Meds for 5 days and after that just OTC. Good luck and feel free To reach out with questions of needed!

Community comment#4

I have some neuropathy and was worried too. I'm 9 days PO and it didn't make mine worse.

Community comment#5

So you take this medication for your neuropathy and no other type of drug like Lyrica?

Community comment#6

My surgery is going to be June as well and 13 years ago. I have had a lot of chemotherapy and neuropathy on my feet as well.I wish you the best.

Community comment#7

BTW.. do you cancer girls still suffer from fatigue?

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#8

I have neuropathy severe. Does this medication take all your pain away, because my new doctor Keeps saying she wants to take me off Lyrica says I am on to high of a dose.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#9

Yes. I had no feeling in my right foot..Now I do. I had bad neuropathy

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#10

Thank you so much I am excited to hear about this medication I will definitely check in to it.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#11

Thank you, you have given me hope.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#12

Thank you I needed too here that

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#13

The med I recommended is for neuropathy. Gabapentin was a nightmare for me.

Community reply · In reply to an earlier comment#14

I wish you the best also