Has anyone found a treatment that helps with peripheral neuropathy
I suspect that everyone on this forum has been searching for a medication that helps their neuropathy and even though you no that all the internet claims are false we continue to waste hundreds of pounds. Desperation is a powerful force. Has any one been fortunate enough to find a genuine treatment. I just can’t believe that there are so many awful people who prey on our vulnerability and knowingly orchestrate such elaborate scams.
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Gabapentin and ALA(alpha lipoic acid).
Just try this. Go to You Tube and type sound healing for nerve pain. Try some of the videos. Put your body a couple feet from the speaker and have volume not too loud but feel it out.
Hi Folks,
I was using a type of “PN”. I easedpainfrommy rear-ends tothebottim of my feet. I fell-down the last 3 years. Finally,my doctor looked on my lower back and said, he can fix-it. During this last year, i got a (sorry,my brain-can’t talk) like a seizure, some what. That took me a 5 day hospital. All y pain, was gone. Yes, it the problem of a TBI, 12 yeas ago, is still here, but the 3-3 years ago that hit my body from wt rear-ends is gone! Butme right leg is to easy of falling down.
Today, I feel better than before, but my balance doesn’t work… but getter each day. Now, this moment, turned from the bottom foot is know white of that led. Redis gone…
Thx,
Greg D. @greg1956
Here are some articles about natural treatments that help with peripheral neuropathy: https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/the-six-best-supplements-for-peripheral-neuropathy
https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/the-functional-medicine-approach-to-peripheral-neuropathies
https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/calmare-therapy-effective-non-invasive-treatment-for-neuropathic-pain
https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/light-therapy-for-neuropathy
For me, having been diagnosed with IPN in January, what has helped includes:
1. One prescription drug - Gabapentin - which I take 2-3 hours before bedtime;
2. Over the counter medications - R-Lipoic Acid, Magnesium Glycinate and a number of additional vitamins recommended by a number of top rated medical journals.
3. Exercise every day if even for 15 minutes. If you can, move your body, especially walking.
I didn't list the amount of the above medications because you need to start off slowly until you find the right dosage for you. BUT, let me make this clear - what I take has been a big help for me but I'm not a doctor and, what works for me doesn't mean it will work for you!
P.S. Don't waste your money on all the scams on the internet - No matter what anyone says - There is no cure. If there was, you would have heard that already from Mayo Clinic, Harvard Medical, Cleveland Clinic etc. etc,, already!!!
Save your money. There’s no treatment for PN, and there will never be any. The nerves are damaged and they are not going to heal. If you have pain, drugs help, then there are others who have no pain, they just stumble around. All you can do is live with it as it will never get better.
Your response is very wise and enlightening. Vitamins are truly helpful but some doctors will not advise on them because they'd rather you be taking prescription medications. And, there seems to be varieties of neuropathy as well as the fact that people have differences in their health conditions. But the biggest improvement for me comes with exercise. I do physical therapy 3X per week and am trying to rebuild muscles that were weakened by this dreadful condition--so far I am in the idiopathic group. I have no numbness and no pain. My balance is okay too. You may want to gradually extend the time you work out. Again, the doctors seem to be reluctant to encourage pt and any other holistic interventions. This is also why this support group is so helpful and indeed, vital.
Hi, I am new to this group - Hx of peripheral neuropathy for many years - No pain, but numbness & tingling sensations both feet & ankles. No treatment plan as of yet, looking for possible natural method of healing.
I think this might be from my Bilat TKR done in 2010 as symptoms became apparent post surgery. I had a rough post surgical time with severe swelling & bruising of both legs from groin to soles of feet - also had to get 3 transfusions as I bled out so much. Thanks for hearing my story any thoughts. Thanks Joan E
Sorry, I beg to differ with your comment "There's no treatment for PN, and there will never be any."
There is a plethora of research and advice from major legitimate medical organizations that would disagree with you. The specific approach varies depending on the cause and severity of the condition. Treatment aims to relieve symptoms, manage the underlying cause, and prevent further nerve damage.
However I ask that, if you don't believe me, please log onto mayoclinic.org and search for "Peripheral Neuropathy". Scroll down to "Treatment" and see what Mayo recommends.
P.S. This response was not meant to be rude however individuals recently diagnosed with PN need to know there are good treatment options and not to give up!
I read through the comments here, and find that I am in agreement with one thing that helps: Exercise.
I walk my dog. It got hot and she didn't want to walk much, and I noticed the pain and needles increased quickly. I now use an indoor treadmill.
I also started acupuncture. The research - as far as I can see - says it CAN help SOME people. I think that it has helped a bit, but I am not sure. And some insurance covers it to some extent.