Patient Story

Neuropathy

Here is another story for your files; I am 46 years old. I have been a diabetic for 25 of those years. During this time, I have had amputations to both feet. I've also had a stroke and am on dialysis.

I have what is called neuropathy. This is a highly painful nerve disorder. Sometimes the pain was so severe I would wish my hands were cut off. I was taking 2800mg of Neuroten a day plus 4 to 6 Percocet.

I also have severe hypertension and take 100 mg of Zoloft.

After two years I became so dependent on the Percocet. I was taking sometimes more
than 10 a day.

Then I started smoking marijuana. It helped me stop taking the narcotics. I have stopped taking Percocet and take only 400mg of the Neuroten. My pain is gone.

When I get really hyper I take about three hits and stay calm for hours. This dialysis really zaps your energy. But I take a few hits after treatment, and have energy to function all day.

Received by email May 6, 2001 with amendments by email July 19, 2001

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