Bisoprolol and neuropathy and other side effects.

Treatment and medication
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I posted on 'Bisoprolol and tendons' recently and had a reply from Toniallen who more correctly diagnosed my problem as being neuropathy rather than tendon related.

Two weeks on from my post and having stopped Bisoprolol the loss of balance has gone and the loss of feeling in my foot is gradually improving.

A recent search on bisoprolol and neuropathy brought up this artice 

http://doublecheckmd.com/EffectsDetail.do?dname=bisoprolol&sid=12431&eid=2089

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Hi Derek, I am so pleased to hear that you're feeling better now that you've stopped taking Bisoprolol. That is superb information that you managed to find. Enjoy feeling the carpet under your feet. When the sensation came back for me I was shocked, because the build up had been so gradual that I hadn't realised how much sensation I'd lost. I found it took a while to build my strength again, so be patient. I hope you continue to recover and enjoy life.

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Thank you, it is improved but not better. I had a session with a podiatrist yesterday and like all the others she just said'neuropathy' we can't do anything for that.

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They're moderating my last reply because I added a link. I know an acupuncturist who specialises in peripheral neuropathy. I added a link to his website so that you could read up on the treatment he offers.

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Hi, If you use the letter function you can send it to me.

 

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Thanks for the info you posted. I read it before it was removed! I too have suffered side effects from bisoprolol...ie..difficulty standing...felt I was gonna fall over, hardly could walk, and a heck of a backache. After changing to atenolol and now having reduced it to about 8 mgs, I can stand,walk, think,not falling asleepimproved vision but my back is still troubling me! Much better though.

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You're welcome. I had such severe side effects I'd hate to think of  anyone else suffering. It started off with me being unable to lift my feet properly and they dragged, then I lost the ability to command my feet to walk. I thought I was going to end up in a wheelchair. So glad you found a suitable alternative.

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At least Mr Moderator has left a link to the article. I find it stange that something available for all to read on the internet could pose a copywrite problem. 

Two weeks ago like you I could hardly stand or walk. I had taken Bisoprolol twice before without such bad side effects. I have previously found that side effects can differ when taking the same drug for a second time. Atenolol was the first BP med I was prescribed many years ago and for me one of the worst for side effects.   

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I do wish that someone could explain the differing side side effects that we suffer from when probably the majority of users have no problems.

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The biggest problems I've had is that several of my GP's and a cardiologist would not listen to my problems when taking bisoprolol and now,atenolol. Only one listened out of 5, over the past 5 years. I'm a tad angry,because I've suffered really bad side effects for such a long time. Only through reading posts here and online have I pushed to reduce atenolol. As I'm not in the medical profession,I'm somewhat worried that I am putting myself at risk. But,hey,on the positive...I'm so much better and more like my old self. Wish I had confidence in my GP! Hope you're feeling better too.

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I become quite "dumb" when Im on 2.5 mg all at once. I sway back and forth, and Im always unsure of month and day. Horrific, I hope I can stay on current dosage which is 0.5 mg a day.

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I feel much better since stoping it but that has not helped the 'neuropathy' which is worsening. At the moment I'm waiting for results of tests from a neurlogist.

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Hi Derek

I have only just seen this e mail.

Thank you for the valuable information .

Please let me know how you are now as I have peripheral neuropathy and it is driving me mad.

I am taking cardicor 1.25 mgs once a day for Long QT syndrome however I blame the inappropriate prescribing of three antibiotics at the same time in Dec 2013 by an A and E doctor for an unproven infection.

I have been floxed.

Jean 

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Hi Tonia/DEREK

Could you possibly PM me with the details of the Acupuncturist. I cannot stand this neuropathic pain much longer.

Kind regards

Jean

 

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Dear Elizabeth

Just logged onto this website re neuropathy and bisoprolol.

Have you still got the contact details of the Acupuncturist please.

I would be very grateful if you could possibly fwd it onto me by PM as I too have PN and am taking Cardicor daily. I am unable to tolerate this much longer.

Jean

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Derek

Have you tried Cardicor? it is still bisoproolol fumerate but the brand I have does not cause dizziness like a cheapo generic brand did after just one tablet. of the brand.

I refused to take the cheap brand on the grounds that no reasonable person could or should expect another Human Being to put something into their body that is detrimental.

Do Doctors run this website?

Jean x

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Dear Derek

I agree.

Different brands of drugs can have different mixes. I am unable to have certain brands usually the generic brands that are cheaper.

If you PM me I can give more details.

Jean

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Dear Elizabeth

I would be grateful if you could PM me.

I wish to advise uyou about Bisoprolol.

Different brands can have dstressing side effects.

May I ask you the reason it is prescribed?

Jean x

 

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Hi

What other drugs have you or are you taking?

Have you ever been prescribed antibiotics even several years ago?

Jean

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Unfortunately nothing good to report. I still have the numbness as soon as I start walking outside and need to hang on to my wife’s hand or arm for support.

The blood tests for strange diseases all came back negative. The nerve conduction tests showed neuropathy but that can have many causes. The neurologist opted for Idiopathic Neuropathy rather a cop out. I am waiting for a back MRI scan that he evidently does not think will reveal anything but I do. I reason that as I now have some lower back pain and the numbness starts when walking that it is caused by pressure from my spine.    

Every now and then it also feels as if my heel ‘collapses’ and it causes me to sort of lurch backward. It seems that as we age the fat pads on our feet lose their protective fat. There are silicon heel pads on the market that I am going to order.