I have genetic neuropathy and I to have more intense pain at night when I lay down. I have found if I soak my feet at night before bed in ice water it tends to help so I get to sleep. I have also lost all but two toes on my feet because i have gotten a few bouts of osteomylytis and had to have toes amputated. I take Lyrica three times a day at 225mg each dose. The Lyrica has been a God send for me as if without it I would be curled up in a fetal position without it. During the day if I am busy with work and or up and around on my feet I tend to have very little pain. It is not on my mind then. Only other thing I have done that works at bed time to get rid of pain is to have about 4-6 shots of whiskey. I can then get to sleep. The booze may be bad for me but it cannot be as bad as Percoset which I use to use and I about bought the ticket back in 2009. I also notice when there is low barometric pressure where I live it is worse. If we have higher barometric pressure my feet do not bother me. This has been driving me crazy for about 8-10 years now. Both me an my brother both have it and neither of us are diabetic. Anyone got a suggestion on what to do I would sure appreciate the help. This is the first time I have written anything here.
Jim, I am far, far better off than you. Just some numbness on the front parts of the feet. I was put on an anti-inflammatory (IC Diclofenac SOD EC 75 mg tablets twice a day) for another condition, which within 3 days made a marked improvement (50% less numb). It was only a 10-day supply, and I regressed after it was done. NSAIDs are bad for you in other ways, so my doc is having me try baby aspirin / regular aspirin (another NSAID but believed less dangerous for the heart). So far no results (3 days in). You may want to try NSAIDs for a short time to see if they help.
I am way past those stages. I have had neuropathy for I would guess to 12 years or maybe more. I have taken Percocet like it is candy and paid the price for it back in 2009 when I basically had a nervous breakdown. I have pain almost every night. If did not have Lyrica I would be in so much pain I would not even no what to do, I do know if I drink about a 1/3 of a fifth of bourbon I can then fall to sleep at night. If I soak my feet in ice water for 1/2 - 1 hour before bed at night and can then fall a sleep on some ocassions. Use to go to bed with a "Tens" unit at night on each shin and sleep with it on all night long. That gave me relief and I guess I will buy another "Tens" unit to maybe get back to normal sleep again. I just want some relief!