Has anyone found a treatment that helps with peripheral neuropathy?

Where do you get CET treatments from - what kind of a doctor - also the gal who does acupuncture a person may need once a month followup which wouldn't be bad or maybe twice a month which wouldn't be bad either - I just can't take those meds that cause you so much fatigue - no way to live my life. When I go for my well care visit I will ask my primary care dr about CET - see what he says - does a chiropractor do CET or regular dr or what kind of a dr. Thanks for the info.

@carolynpatten
For now I am doing acupuncture - had 4 treatments but was told I need 10 total so going there for now and when I get too much burning I take a small dose of xanax and that's ok but I don't tell my acupuncturist that as she said that what acupuncture is for - so what I take is my business and occasional one is fine - I only took a 1/4 of one so that's not too much because I was told from a neurology nurse that anxiety makes your neuropathy worse. Since I am 82 I just got panicky when I was burning all over and got scared and my daughter told me to take a little bit of the xanax and it knocked the burn out as it relaxed me - gabapentin my primary dr can prescribe but like my son said why would you change your meds when one is working - gabapentin has terrible side effects even though he was only going to prescribe 100 mg. Anyway, thanks for responding to me.

Where do you get CET treatments from - what kind of a doctor - also the gal who does acupuncture a person may need once a month followup which wouldn't be bad or maybe twice a month which wouldn't be bad either - I just can't take those meds that cause you so much fatigue - no way to live my life. When I go for my well care visit I will ask my primary care dr about CET - see what he says - does a chiropractor do CET or regular dr or what kind of a dr. Thanks for the info.

@carolynpatten
Thanks for responding and looked up your medication and the side effect of insomnia is not something I want to use yet - in June I am going for a well patient appt. and am looking forward to just talking to the dr about all my ills - they do this to learn more about the patient which can't hurt.

When I take such a mild dose of xanax it really helps with the only side effect is relaxation and nothing else. My husband died and was on fire before last Thanksgiving and so I live alone - only have 2 children as I am not from Kansas so glad I have these two wonderful children and like my son said for now if it works take it - you are not taking large doses - I have to get through each day lots of time alone but do have friends. I am going to church now - am going to focus on our priest and not about me and my neuropathy. My kids tell me I am obsessing too much. I go for my acupuncture on Monday - she feels I need 10 treatments - we shall see. Like my dr said it wont hurt you. I sure thank you for responding to me. Good luck to you and all who have this problem. I guess I usually always had good health but all of a sudden this and felt boy 82 isn't all that great but all you have to do is look around and see sooo much worse and sooo much suffering from other people. Keep in touch.

I'm 58. I am a diabetic since 2017 (A1C 8.7 - 10.7)and major peripheral neuropathy which initially started with my feet (tingling, numb, painful nerve discomfort, nerve strikes, etc..). Until this day(2026) with Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy, they eventually spread throughout my body from feet, calves, thighs, waist and hands(fingers) which also included all the awful symptoms.....regardless if you follow doctors orders, meds, insulin, meals, etc.. NO CURE!

After all the doctors, neurologist, specialist, emergency rooms, hospitals, prescribed medications such as (Pregabapentin/gabapentin, Juniva, Metformin, Duloxetine, insulin, etc.. and also purchased massagers, creams, medical devices, and stuff on Amazon to help with neuropathy at no avail....

As of today, I totally regret to spend thousands and thousands of dollars (Out of Pocket and/or Insurance) for diabetes, neuropathy, anxiety, insomnia, etc.

Sadly, serious mental and health pain complications and conditions were experienced as "NO CURE" after all ! The final solution mentioned by one doctor was to consider to amputate feet, and legs, and hands. I gave it some thought but ultimately refused all of it.

After 8 years with such conditions, you DO NOT want the neuropathy (PN-nerve damage) to grow, spread and affect your entire feet, calves, thighs, waist and hands as it is an extremely uneasy, frustrating state of mind, major anxiety, stress, insomnia, weak muscles, bad nerves with daily activities, etc..

And many years of experience, I found NO devices, creams, massagers, meds, specialist, doctors, etc. for PN and diabetes which comes with many bad symthoms. I simply have molded and learned to ignore the awful symptoms as it has been a part of my life for many years. It is an extremely miserable way to live into the golden years...

As I feel discomfort and eventually accepted "NO CURES" regardless of managed diabetes or not, I purchased a 2 year dog (German Shepherd) to help encourage, smile, somewhat ignore nerve pain, and walk at least 4 times a week which helps some body movements, muscles, and little help with bad nerves regardless of the pain. He is amazing! I regret not buying/adoption dog many years ago...as i still want to live a bit longer as I age...

My advice is to eat healthy, walk, routine scheduled "exercise' plan and possibly adopt a dog for major encouragement, motivation, smiles, and most definitely "Save your Money"…! The end is near .....

My prayers are with all of you …

Painful Body Nerves with No Cures!

I'm 58. I am a diabetic since 2017 (A1C 8.7 - 10.7)and major peripheral neuropathy which initially started with my feet (tingling, numb, painful nerve discomfort, nerve strikes, etc..). Until this day(2026) with Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy, they eventually spread throughout my body from feet, calves, thighs, waist and hands(fingers) which also included all the awful symptoms.....regardless if you follow doctors orders, meds, insulin, meals, etc.. NO CURE!

After all the doctors, neurologist, specialist, emergency rooms, hospitals, prescribed medications such as (Pregabapentin/gabapentin, Juniva, Metformin, Duloxetine, insulin, etc.. and also purchased massagers, creams, medical devices, and stuff on Amazon to help with neuropathy at no avail....

As of today, I totally regret to spend thousands and thousands of dollars (Out of Pocket and/or Insurance) for diabetes, neuropathy, anxiety, insomnia, etc.

Sadly, serious mental and health pain complications and conditions were experienced as "NO CURE" after all ! The final solution mentioned by one doctor was to consider to amputate feet, and legs, and hands. I gave it some thought but ultimately refused all of it.

After 8 years with such conditions, you DO NOT want the neuropathy (PN-nerve damage) to grow, spread and affect your entire feet, calves, thighs, waist and hands as it is an extremely uneasy, frustrating state of mind, major anxiety, stress, insomnia, weak muscles, bad nerves with daily activities, etc..

And many years of experience, I found NO devices, creams, massagers, meds, specialist, doctors, etc. for PN and diabetes which comes with many bad symthoms. I simply have molded and learned to ignore the awful symptoms as it has been a part of my life for many years. It is an extremely miserable way to live into the golden years...

As I feel discomfort and eventually accepted "NO CURES" regardless of managed diabetes or not, I purchased a 2 year dog (German Shepherd) to help encourage, smile, somewhat ignore nerve pain, and walk at least 4 times a week which helps some body movements, muscles, and little help with bad nerves regardless of the pain. He is amazing! I regret not buying/adoption dog many years ago...as i still want to live a bit longer as I age...

My advice is to eat healthy, walk, routine scheduled "exercise' plan and possibly adopt a dog for major encouragement, motivation, smiles, and most definitely "Save your Money"…! The end is near .....

My prayers are with all of you …

Painful Body Nerves with No Cures!

Thank you Dabebun-

I agree. People do not understand the critical medical issues with Diabetes and Neuropathy as it also sometimes causes negative mental thoughts... I am grateful to have my dog as it really has improve my mental stages.

I have given up on trying different insulins, medications, creams, devices, etc.. as i serious feel its no use.

Have a nice day!

I'm 58. I am a diabetic since 2017 (A1C 8.7 - 10.7)and major peripheral neuropathy which initially started with my feet (tingling, numb, painful nerve discomfort, nerve strikes, etc..). Until this day(2026) with Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy, they eventually spread throughout my body from feet, calves, thighs, waist and hands(fingers) which also included all the awful symptoms.....regardless if you follow doctors orders, meds, insulin, meals, etc.. NO CURE!

After all the doctors, neurologist, specialist, emergency rooms, hospitals, prescribed medications such as (Pregabapentin/gabapentin, Juniva, Metformin, Duloxetine, insulin, etc.. and also purchased massagers, creams, medical devices, and stuff on Amazon to help with neuropathy at no avail....

As of today, I totally regret to spend thousands and thousands of dollars (Out of Pocket and/or Insurance) for diabetes, neuropathy, anxiety, insomnia, etc.

Sadly, serious mental and health pain complications and conditions were experienced as "NO CURE" after all ! The final solution mentioned by one doctor was to consider to amputate feet, and legs, and hands. I gave it some thought but ultimately refused all of it.

After 8 years with such conditions, you DO NOT want the neuropathy (PN-nerve damage) to grow, spread and affect your entire feet, calves, thighs, waist and hands as it is an extremely uneasy, frustrating state of mind, major anxiety, stress, insomnia, weak muscles, bad nerves with daily activities, etc..

And many years of experience, I found NO devices, creams, massagers, meds, specialist, doctors, etc. for PN and diabetes which comes with many bad symthoms. I simply have molded and learned to ignore the awful symptoms as it has been a part of my life for many years. It is an extremely miserable way to live into the golden years...

As I feel discomfort and eventually accepted "NO CURES" regardless of managed diabetes or not, I purchased a 2 year dog (German Shepherd) to help encourage, smile, somewhat ignore nerve pain, and walk at least 4 times a week which helps some body movements, muscles, and little help with bad nerves regardless of the pain. He is amazing! I regret not buying/adoption dog many years ago...as i still want to live a bit longer as I age...

My advice is to eat healthy, walk, routine scheduled "exercise' plan and possibly adopt a dog for major encouragement, motivation, smiles, and most definitely "Save your Money"…! The end is near .....

My prayers are with all of you …

Painful Body Nerves with No Cures!