Can Neuropathy be cured?

Posted by catstx @catstx, Sep 8, 2021

I’ve had P. neuropathy for 30 years. Just recently I’ve better controlled my blood sugar. So, I’m wondering if Neuropathy ever goes away, Or, if once the nerves are dead they’re just dead

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@hotrod83
I have no idea what b6 does.
I just know that most seniors are low B12. B12 is made in cobalt rich soils. Grazing animals pull up grass contain it ( cobalamin) . Us seniors have less stomach acid. The B12 molecules gets separated and goes thru intestine wall into bloodstream. Seniors have less acid. Trouble is, most seniors have also damaged their 20 ft small intestine wall by drinking alcohol .

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@jamessaxo Thank you for your input.

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It never goes away. Even when we die it’s still there. It’s one of those things that all people everywhere share if they live into old age.

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NO, it cannot be cured, all they can do is try to treat your symptoms.

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Unfortunately, as of today, there is no cure for neuropathy. I was disappointed and a bit scared when I learned that although it is progressive, there is no way to bring it to an end. Some research is being done with nerve regeneration....since they take so long to heal but not in the near future.

What is happening that can help are the development of medications and treatments that can mitigate the symptoms of neuropathy. My #1, cannot live without, is MFR, myofascial release therapy. When the fascia in your body becomes restricted and stuck, pain erupts. I now have two sessions a week and may need more as my neuropathy progresses. The second thing that can work is a solid medical cannabis program with different dosages at different times during the day. For me, a morning pick me up starts my day, and an afternoon, relax and rest calms me down, and then another dosage type before bedtime ensures restorative sleep.

Since you have been living with PN for 30 years, how have you handled it? What do you need now that would make your quality of life better?

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

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@artscaping what dosing did you use of the CBD to control your neuropathy?

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This is an excellent article/summary from Jama on peripheral neuropathy

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peripheral neuropath jama 11 (peripheral-neuropath-jama-11.25.pdf)

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It never goes away. Even when we die it’s still there. It’s one of those things that all people everywhere share if they live into old age.

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@jenatsky
In scientific terms it may never go away; however, I have a celiac-like autoimmune condition and since going gluten free, the neuropathy, along with other symptoms I had, has greatly diminished. I also find that stress and emotions may play a part in the causation of neuropathy. The bottom line is that it can be managed to a great extent.

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@jenatsky
In scientific terms it may never go away; however, I have a celiac-like autoimmune condition and since going gluten free, the neuropathy, along with other symptoms I had, has greatly diminished. I also find that stress and emotions may play a part in the causation of neuropathy. The bottom line is that it can be managed to a great extent.

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@arcuri24 congratulations on finding the mind body connection and how to make it work for you. So even though your symptoms are manageable you still have the autoimmune illness. I am sorry. Mine is not related to autoimmune system just a purely bad back from a fall at age 20 and another at age 36 plus resulting OA, OP and PN. Life goes on the best we can.

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I have foot pain through the night, but believe that it is less when I consume few added sugars and less bread.

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@arcuri24 congratulations on finding the mind body connection and how to make it work for you. So even though your symptoms are manageable you still have the autoimmune illness. I am sorry. Mine is not related to autoimmune system just a purely bad back from a fall at age 20 and another at age 36 plus resulting OA, OP and PN. Life goes on the best we can.

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@jenatsky

Yes the autoimmunity is there so I have to avoid eating wheat, barley, rye and spelts. No surgery or medications involved with this. There are many gluten-free products out there. Please do not be sorry for me. After much medical testing, I was glad to find out what was going on with my body. and this afforded me some relief. I had been underweight but now have gained some pounds back and am working on toning muscles--somewhat challenging. I do have osteoporosis--according to literature it could be related to celiac or gluten intolerance but that is where physical therapy comes in. We must make lemonade out of lemons and remain positive.

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No. Our nerves are wrapped in an insulating fat called MYELIN. The older we get, the less myelin we make. Myelin is made from cobalamin in our diet. That's B12.
Elders eat less B12 rich food, meat and fish. Our stomachs hold less acid which removes B12 from food molecules. Then there's alcohol. It numbs the 20 ft long intestine reducing absorption. I fixed my trygeminal neuralgia by implementing above. Mussels have 10 times as much B12 as red meat. Most people don't eat them. Therefore one needs a daily supplement. Go for it and feel your nerve pain slowly go away. James.

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