Neuropathy treatments: How to avoid scams?

Has not done anything for me after trying it for a full month.

So sorry. It works well for me. I have diabetic PN in my feet. I am 90 yrs old, a woman. It’s like a wonder drug for me although it’s all natural. No pain as long as I take 2 caps. a day. I tried going off and the pain comes back.

Scams usually work this way: amazing patient testimonials. Special discounts if you sigh up today. Don't worry, we offer financing. Sorry, not covered by insurance. No money back guarantee. Only $9000 to $12,000. A bargain to eliminate your pain.

Do a google search for REAL reviews. You will get the answer soon enough.

I'm very interested in use of PRP injections to treat peripheral neuropathy. Was your health care provider suggesting this for treating neuropathy or was it for other foot pains such as plantar fasciitis? You mentioned improved circulation, improved feeling, and color, so would you say improvement to your neuropathy symptoms? Have you had to continue PRP injections? When were your injections as in year/month, how long did you feel improvement, and how often have you had to or will you have to go back and get additional injections? If you don't mind me asking approximately how much were the treatments each time?

Welcome @biginohio, I'm not sure PRP injections are widely used to treat neuropathy symptoms but I'm also interested to hear more from @kbirchem to learn more about their experience. I did find some research that shows some promise but seems like there needs to be more studies and testing done.

-- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in nerve repair: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10997806/

Stay away from Chiropractors and their Neuropathy treatments. I was seeing one for another issue and they offered a program for Neuropathy treatment. The cost was $6,500 (also offer financing).

Thank you for the welcome and the link!

I went to one of these Chiropractors for a Neuropathy assessment and yes their treatment plan was $14,000 for 3 months so I hit the pause button. It seems laser light therapy has positive outcomes and I have seen some of these papers in PubMed. I'm combing through this blog site though and not seeing many positive outcomes. If any of these therapies worked consistently then PN would be eradicated but that does not seem to be near the experience of the majority or even minority of sufferers. The question is ... is there a 10% chance any of these therapies work - if you knew it would work you would gladly pay $20k. I don't want to keep $ in my pocket and wonder if I could have had a better quality of life.

I too, suffer from peripheral neuropathy. Fortunately, I suffer no pain associated with my neuropathy. But as you, I am anxiously searching for a cure, or at least some temporary relief from the numbness that I experience continuously. I just listened to a doctor on Facebook claiming "he" had a cure for neuropathy. What was promised to be a five minute introduction until he revealed his cure, I listened intently to a 45 minute "word salad" of how his intense research and rare findings lead him to the discovery of a cure for the pain and numbness and pain of neuropathy. This is not my first time to fall for these claims. I am convinced now that these are nothing more than charlatans, intent on separating you from your hard earned money.

I am so disgusted with myself for falling for these claims and false promises to cure my neuropathy. I have come to the conclusion that when and if a cure is found for neuropathy, it will be front page news. There would be no need for making 45 minute speeches on FB on how "they" have found a rare cure. Since this is a widespread condition for many of us in our later years, I am sure our doctors will be happy to inform us that a cure has in fact been found, when and if it ever is.

I’ve had Polyneuropathy for 9 years. My nerves were damaged by Vasculitis.

The only thing that helps me is the supplement, Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA). I take 600 mg. twice a day on an empty stomach.

My Neurologist recommended it, and I can absolutely feel the difference if I don’t take it.

The brand I use is DOCTOR’S BEST. There are others but this works for me. It’s available from Amazon.