Burning and tingling feet

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Mon, 18 Jan 1999 16:43:24 EST

I have cancer along with TM. In one of my cancer booklets entitled Managing
Cancer Pain there is a mention of drugs for tingling and burning pain. They
mention Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, imipramine, doxepin, trazodone or
Anticonvulsants: Carbamazepine and phenytoin. Although I experience burning
of the feet I have not tried either of these drugs. I have yet to ask my
doctor about the drugs.
The benefits of the Antidepressants is help controlling tingling or burning
pain from damaged nerves. They also improve sleep.
Risks: dry mouth, sleepiness, and constipation. Some cause dizziness and
lightheadedness when standing up suddenly.

Anticonvulsants help control tingling or burning from nerve injury
Risks: may hurt liver and lower the number of red and white cells in the
blood.

The Book Name is Managing Cancer Pain Patient Guide Consumer Version Clinical
Practice Guideline Number 9. You can receive a copy of this book by calling
800-4-Cancer or write to:
Cancer Pain Guideline
AHCPR PUBLICATIONS CLEARINGHOUSE
PO Box 8547
Silver Spring, MD 20907

I Sincerely hope this information can be of some help to someone, please let
be know.