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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@levelup You can't heal damaged nerves, it's permanent.

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@mrmacabre

Who do we believe - I hear we can and I hear we can't - well I did read that idiopathic neuropathy which is what I have of unknown origin that usually their symptoms are mild compared to diabetics. So glad I don't have diabetes. But am taking a lot of supplements - like medical grade B complex and alpha lipoic acid for at least 2 weeks and a few other things - Friday night I had a flare up but we had a low system - weather affects neuropathy I read but today and yesterday pretty good so I live with hope.

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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
Are you diabetic? I wouldn't say to everyone it gets worse because I read it is different for everyone. Take alpha lipoic acid and B complex - you pee out the extra that your body doesn't need - it can't hurt you - if you lived with it for 30 years yikes. Can you still have a life? Hope so. God bless you.

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They put me on a low dose of Lyrica that made me so tired even at the lowest dose that I could not walk to my car I was so tired - they asked if I would try its cousin gabapentin - no way - I heard a nurse practitioner say to my husband it will make your wife crazy - there has to be another way and also trying acupuncture - had 7 treatments - she said I need 5 more - originally 10 but know maybe once every 2 weeks later on - it is $50 for each treatment so soon maybe I can spread it out - it wont hurt you and it's not bad for you what the heck. Try it - you may like it. When you leave you feel so relaxed and nothing can bother you.

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They put me on a low dose of Lyrica that made me so tired even at the lowest dose that I could not walk to my car I was so tired - they asked if I would try its cousin gabapentin - no way - I heard a nurse practitioner say to my husband it will make your wife crazy - there has to be another way and also trying acupuncture - had 7 treatments - she said I need 5 more - originally 10 but know maybe once every 2 weeks later on - it is $50 for each treatment so soon maybe I can spread it out - it wont hurt you and it's not bad for you what the heck. Try it - you may like it. When you leave you feel so relaxed and nothing can bother you.

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@gnocchi
My acupuncturist said she prescribes alpha lipoic acid for her diabetics and it really helps but my symptoms were the same - hello - that wasn't nice I had to read about it here in this forum to find out about it and when I went to the nature store the owner said he takes it and it works and he only had one bottle left - 600 mg taken on an empty stomach so it can do its magic. Try it - it can't hurt you.

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@mrmacabre

Who do we believe - I hear we can and I hear we can't - well I did read that idiopathic neuropathy which is what I have of unknown origin that usually their symptoms are mild compared to diabetics. So glad I don't have diabetes. But am taking a lot of supplements - like medical grade B complex and alpha lipoic acid for at least 2 weeks and a few other things - Friday night I had a flare up but we had a low system - weather affects neuropathy I read but today and yesterday pretty good so I live with hope.

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@gnocchi @mrmacabre - I think it's kind of a mixed bag between is the nerve damaged, cut or dead and beyond repair. Mayo Clinic has some good information on the topic - https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/treating-repairing-nervous-system. For me, I do think supplements can help, especially if you have a vitamin deficiency but it's always best to talk with your doctor about the supplements you are taking to make sure there aren't any conflicts with other medications, etc..

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I have Neuropathy really bad, Who ever said It cannot be cured is wrong. GOD can cure and
heal anything. He has helped me with my pain and burning a lot.

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Yes, neuropathy goes away when you eat plenty of food containing vitamin B12.
B12 makes blood cells AND new nerve insulting cells.
Stomach acid extracts B12 from food. Trouble is seniors have less acid so less b12 is extracted.
So seniors (and I am 83) need to eat much more animal protein and get off those pizzas.
Look up on internet, the effect of alcohol on B12 absorption. Its really does reduce absorption.
Our brains white matter is nerve insulation (myelin) too. As that is lost thru poor diet we become seriously demented. Short cut is to take METHYLCOBALAMIN, that's the med. name for B12.
Go for it.

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Unless there is an identifiable cause for your neuropathy that can be treated, the answer is NO IT CANNOT BE CURED WITH ANYTHING ESPECIALLY ALL THE SNAKE OIL ON THE INTERNET!

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They put me on a low dose of Lyrica that made me so tired even at the lowest dose that I could not walk to my car I was so tired - they asked if I would try its cousin gabapentin - no way - I heard a nurse practitioner say to my husband it will make your wife crazy - there has to be another way and also trying acupuncture - had 7 treatments - she said I need 5 more - originally 10 but know maybe once every 2 weeks later on - it is $50 for each treatment so soon maybe I can spread it out - it wont hurt you and it's not bad for you what the heck. Try it - you may like it. When you leave you feel so relaxed and nothing can bother you.

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@gnocchi I've been on gabapentin for years for nerve issues and now increased for neuropathy from chemo and I've never had any issues.

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Unless there is an identifiable cause for your neuropathy that can be treated, the answer is NO IT CANNOT BE CURED WITH ANYTHING ESPECIALLY ALL THE SNAKE OIL ON THE INTERNET!

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God can cure it.

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