Improving neuropathy without spending a fortune - What actually helps?

@lorciolfi
What have you tried so far and where do you have it? How long have you had it?

Hi @lorciolfi, I would like to add my welcome along with @dlydailyhope and others. You might want to scan through the discussions and comments related to what helps neuropathy. Here's a link that lists the discussions and comments - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=neuropathy+what+helps

You also might want to take a look at the list of treatments and therapies on the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy site here - https://www.foundationforpn.org/therapies/.

Can you share more about your diagnosis and symptoms?

- Supplements
- the Rebuilder
- acupuncture
- vibration
- a few others - not sure of the exact name
I’ve had it for 4 years. It was caused by my chemo treatments

My neuropathy has definitely improved, a lot. I have done many things, so I can't say specifically which one(s) are helping. First thing, low carb/low sugar diet which is basically Paleo. No wheat ever. Beyond that, walking every day for at least half an hour and taking some supplements: Biotin and R-ALA. Also using stress reduction such as prayer and meditation. If I had to pick one thing, I think the most important one of all is probably the low carb/low sugar diet, along with basically Paleo foods, avoiding processed foods, and trying to eat as much organic as possible. I also have a green smoothie for breakfast every day along the lines of what Mindy Pelz recommends.

accupuncture helped with the pain but not the numbness (I did it for about 6 months). I no longer have pain. Barefoot shoes (also called minimalist or zero drop) have helped with the numbness, sensitivity and balance. Magnesium cream mixed with a little castor oil also helped a bit. I do still have some numbness and occasional burning.

@lorciolfi
Have you tried taking Cymbalta/duloxetine for nerve pain? Have you been on gabapentin or Lyrica?

Which supplements have you tried? Alpha Lipoic acid, Acetyl l carnitine and magnesium have helped me with my neuropathy.

Have you had recent blood work to check vitamin/mineral deficiencies or toxicities? This can worsen neuropathy symptoms.

Are you still getting chemo treatments?

I’ve tried all those supplements with no improvement. I have regular blood tests. No issues

… also I finished my chemo 4 years ago

12 years and have tried Lyrica 300 mg once a day and Cymbalta 20 mg once a day and vibration therapy compression therapy and electric therapy.

@lorciolfi
Have you tried prescription medication like Cymbalta/duloxetine and Gabapentin or Lyrica?

Are you working with a pain management specialist and/or neurologist to treat your neuropathy?

You may need to consider nerve ablation, pain pump or stimulator depending on which nerves are damaged.

Have you had an EMG/nerve conduction study, small fiber neuropathy skin punch biopsy, and myelogram? Do you know which nerves have been damaged?