Nerve pain

[fleo]

I've been on PD dialysis for 16 months, very compliant, have diabetes (controlled) and hypertension (controlled). I have been experiencing significant pain in my feet and ankles nightly around 4am. Painful to even walk but the pain abates over the morning. I'm pretty sure it's neuropathy. I already take the max of gabapentin (for renal reasons) but it's not helping. Anyone know of pain control options as I would prefer to avoid prescription pain medication for the obvious reasons. Deciding whether to go to Podiatrist, Neuorlogist, or Pain Specialist. Any advice is appreciated.

Fleo

[ashok5085]

Fleo, please check your PTH level. High PTH level may cause bone weakness and pain. But it can be controlled with medicine.

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Assuming that you already are sleeping with your feet elevated, you might try what I use for pain control, and that is acupuncture. For more than ten years now I have to take meds(Tylenol) only now and then for an occasional headache. Be sure that your acupuncturist is really qualified and not just someone who went to Mexico for a couple of months as a sideline for a chiropractor.