Question 1

is oxycodone effective for relieving pain from diabetic neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Not first choice: Opioids are not the first line treatment for dpn.  Start with Lyrica (pregabalin) and/or cymbalta.

Question 2

is oxycodone or other narcotics any good for pain from diabetic neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

As a last resort: While narcotics are very effective against a wide variety of pain syndromes, their side effects, tendency to cause tolerance, and addiction potential make them agents to use only if more targeted treatment (such as treatment for neuropathic pain) has failed.  Often, narcotic medications must be written for and monitored by a dedicated pain clinic.

Question 3

i have diabetic neuropathy and oxycodone is causing breathing and anxiety - help please!?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathic pain: Neuropathic pain is usually better treated with Neurontin or lyrica (pregabalin).These are non narcotics drugs.

Question 4

is metanx only good for diabetic neuropathy, or could it be effective for idiopathic small fiber neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Not much information on Metanx and small fiber neuropathy in particular . Most  focus on diabetic neuropathy, which may be associated with SFN as well.

But for some info see below

https://www.podiatrytoday.com/can-low-level-laser-therapy-treat-diabetic-peripheral-neuropathy.

Can Low-Level Laser Therapy Have An Impact For Small Fiber Neuropathy?
Volume 24 - Issue 6 - June

Question 5

how to get relief for diabetic neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy Relief: That's a good question.  Do you mean relief from the condition, or relief from the symptoms?

It is said that getting the blood sugar back to normal can eventually help the nerves heal.  That is a worthy goal, and unfortunately difficult.  Comments are appreciated.

Symptomatic relief often occurs with medicine, either topical or oral.  Gabapentin is a popular option, amitriptyline, etc.

Question 6

what's a good thing to take for diabetic neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Many things: There are many medications to take for neuropathy.  It would be best to consult your doctor.

Question 7

is metanx good for diabetic neuropathy and should i talk to my doctor about it?

Accepted Answer

Diabetic neuropathy: Metanx contains the following active ingredients:  l-methylfolate (metafolin): 3 mg, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate: 35 mg, and methylcobalamin: 2 mg
neurologists use neuropathic agents to treat the disruption is nerve health with snri's, gaba-agents, anti-convulsants and various newer agents such as Gralise and nucynta (tapentadol).

Question 8

what are some home treatments for dealing with pain from diabetic neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Walk with shoes, keep feet dry and clean, check your feet daily, sleep with socks, don;t wear tight shoes.   Pain: keep in mind the effect of medications lags behind effect (once sugar is controlled, inflamation is gone, the relieve of pain may take months b/c nerves are retarded/take a while to respond. Analogy: earthquake  last min, effect of rebuilding take years. Dont change med too quickly.

Question 9

what kind of condition is diabetic nerve problems (neuropathy)?

Accepted Answer

Foot ulcers etc.: Diabetic neuropathy (nerve disease), and may eventually lead to foot ulcers and amputation of lower limbs.

Question 10

any cure that you can recommend for my diabetic neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

No cure: Good control of diabetes over time is the key to treating diabetic neuropathy. There is no cure for neuropathy, but keeping your blood sugar within a target range can reduce symptoms and prevent them from getting worse.

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