I suffer from Idiopathic Sensorimotor Axonal Polyneuropathy. I asked my primary care provider, a nurse practitioner at the VAMC, for a list of medications that would be used for pain management that has the labelled use for specifically managing my type of neuropathic pain and does not effect cognitive behavior. I do not have diabetes, but yet she gave me a list of meds titled 'diabetic neuropathy pain medications.' In this list she gave, it also included medications that would very likely effect cognitive behavior.
1. Do your research when a doctor suggests a medication for you.
2. Ask a pharmacist about the medication. (Doctors go to school and learn about the human body and how to fix it. Pharmacists go to school and learn about all the medications and how it could effect the human body.)
3. Make sure the use of the medication is its labelled use. Do not be your doctor's willing guinea pig by taking a medication for an off-label use. (Don't be a willing test subject for any medication that is not FDA approved for your specific condition.)
4. Ask yourself if you are willing to obtain one or more side effects, no matter the rarity or commonality, before taking any medication.
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NOTE: I do have experience in the medical field, however, I am not an expert in the medical field. I currently hold no position, other than patient, in the medical field currently. Most of what I said in the video is based on my personal experiences.
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