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Daily Column
March 28th, 2008
DEAR DR. GOTT:
I have received information from a friend that you have a theory that spraying nitroglycerin on the hands and feet of a neuropathy patient may be of some help. I’d like to know where I can get this spray.
My husband has peripheral neuropathy. He is not diabetic and the pain is mild. He needs a cane to keep his balance when walking and is losing function of his hands. In November 2006 he was in hospital for treatment with massive IV steroids and IV immunoglobulin. Each treatment lasted four hours. Unfortunately, they made him very sick and he was forced to stop.
We are willing to try anything to improve the function of his hands. Where can I get nitroglycerin spray for him?
DEAR READERS: Nitroglycerin is a prescription medication. Most pharmacies carry it but without physician approval you cannot purchase it. Speak with your husband’s neurologist about this possibility.
He may also wish to try prescription Neurontin which has been proven useful in lessening the pain of neuropathy.
A final option is Vicks VapoRub or similar store brands. Many of my readers have had amazing success by simply rubbing the product on the affected areas two to three times a day. It is also inexpensive, safe, easy and best of all, doesn’t require a prescription. I recommend your husband give this a try first and move onto the other options should it not work.
To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Dr. Gott’s Compelling Home Remedies”. Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed, stamped number 10 envelope and $2 to Newsletter, PO Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title.
Tags: Dr Gotts compelling home remedies, neuropathy, Neurotonin, peripheral neuropathy, VapoRub
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