Diabetic neuropathy: Diabetic neuropathy is not curable but there are medications that can control the discomfort. However, it would be very unusual to have diabetic neuropathy affecting only your middle finger. Are your symptoms in both middle fingers or just one? Perhaps a second opinion is needed especially if only one middle finger is affected since a nerve injury may be more likely.
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Many options.: Topical capsaicin may be helpful for some, while others may benefit with oral medication such as Pregabalin (lyrica), Amitriptyline (elavil), duloxetine (cymbalta), Gabapentin (neurontin), Carbamazepine (tegretol), or valproate (depakote) to reduce the painful symptoms in the feet due to neuropathy. Watch you sugar intake, and have your vitamin b levels checked and supplemented as necessary.
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