I have been getting relief from pain with Myaderm CBD cream double strength. It’s transdermal. It is expensive tho.
Shelbysmom,
I have not used medical marijuana. I heard about these salves in an online group for neuropathy. If you are like me, I have spent thousands of dollars trying different things, so for the price I thought it was worth trying.
The salve really has made a big difference for me - I know everyone is different but it seems to help others (from the online group) as well.
Wow that is a bit pricey - the slave I use is $60 for 2 oz but only 1000 mg per container.
Glad you found something that works for you!!
I was using Lidocaine 10% compounded cream for about 3 years and it helped, but for some reason it stopped working. I think it was $60 and lasted three months.
Why do u say a neurologist? Just curious bc mayo has dermatology cover EM…
Dermatology is not the most effective specialty to be treating EM (in most cases). Although EM cases vary in causes, most stem from a neurological problem that has effects on the endothelium of vessels, whether this be a change in autonomic function or ion channel dysfunction. I was at Mayo Clinic for 3 weeks a year and a half ago or so and I was seen at the EM clinic by dermatologists but they referred me to the neurology department for consult and treatment. A dermatologist can only do so much for a systemic issue but a trained neurologist is the best bet to get to the root of the problem.
If it’s any consolation I am now symptom free and was treated using a combination of a neurological and vascular approach. I take mexiletine and use capsaicin cream to dampen sympathetic flow and also take cyproheptadine and feverfew as a serotonin antagonist to relax blood vessels. (Although everyone’s case is different the general idea still holds)
I will ask my dr about a neurology referral! How bizarre that they make u jump thru hoops & do derm first!! That is great to hear, and I will def pass on the info to see if my gp can get something moving.