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Neuropathy Information & Treatment |
Neuropathy Treatments Alpha Lipoic Acid: an anti-oxidant to make sure that no further damage is done to the damaged nerves of the body. Andonyne Treatment Infrared light to increase circulation and stimulate production of nitric acid. It is supposed to relax the arteries and eliminate free radicals. Pads are put over the injured areas. Pain is supposed to be relieved with increased circulation and more nitric oxide in the blood. Can treat common injuries. Drugs Medical Doctors usually treat painful diabetic neuropathy with oral medications, although other types of treatments may help some people. People with severe nerve pain may benefit from a combination of medications or treatments. Medications used to help relieve diabetic nerve pain include
There are medications attempt to cover up the pain. Doctors are trained to look for symptoms and to match those symptom siwht the approved methods to handle these symptoms. Drug mask the symptoms and don't go to the source of the problem. They do not heal or reverse why the body is not operating the way it should. Some of the drugs used for nerve damage: Cymbalta is actually an anti-depressant that can often be difficult to get off of once started. For more informaton http://www.mcvitamins.com/cymbalta-neuropathy.htm Another drug given by medical doctors for neuropathy is Neurotin or Gabapentin - is actually an anti-convulsant and was approved for epilepsy, not for neuropathy but it is a popular drug given for neuropathy Lyrica is often given for neuropathy. This drug is also an anti-convulsant or anti-epileptic drug. Drugs, however, are often more destructive to the body and sometimes actually have a side effect of neuropathy. Neurontin, & Lyrica have a possible side effect of neuropathy (sometimes called parensthesia. You can check on these side effects at either www.drugs.com or www.rxlist.com Exercise: Benefist of Exercise for people suffering from neuropathy.
High Power Laser Therapy: Therapeutic laser therapy (Class IIIa and IV) is said to be painless and totally non-invasive. It is the application of white, red and infra-red light over wounds or injuries to improve soft tissue healing and relieve both acute and chronic pain. Therapeutic laser light energy directs bio-stimulative light energy to the bodies cells without injuring or damaging them in any way. The therapy is said to be precise and accurate; and offers safe and effective treatment for a wide variety of conditions. Neuropathy is one of the coinditions it is supposed to improve See http://www.manecenter.com/LASER.htm Natural Nutrition: Nerve Support Formula - Relief from Nerve Damage symptoms. The nutrients needed by the body to repair the damaged nerves. There is a lot to be said for this method so for more information http://www.mcvitamins.com/WSN/Nerve-Support-Formula.htm Rebuilder: Combines a footbath with an electrical current. Claims to open up nerve channels and stimulate circulation to the affected area. Many chiropractors use this method. Topical Applications: Treatments that are applied to the skin—typically to the feet—include capsaicin cream and lidocaine patches (Lidoderm, Lidopain). Studies suggest that nitrate sprays or patches for the feet may relieve pain. Studies of alpha-lipoic acid, an antioxidant, and evening primrose oil have shown that they can help relieve symptoms and may improve nerve function. Back to Index Neuropathy Relief
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