Please share an interesting fact about living with neuropathy.

New,: New, mls laser therapy has proven effective for treating pain and numbness associated w/ neuropathy.

Ignore: Exercise and increasing blood flow in the extremities can be beneficial for neuropathy symptoms.

Ignore: B vitamins can sometimes help improve this.

Ignore: Get treatment for a neuropathy while it's still early, insist on symptom improvement.

Ignore: If there is an metabolic disorder such as diabetes, one must control the blood sugar levels.

Ignore: Excessive Vitamin B6 can cause a form of neuropathy.

Ignore: Test the temperature of bath water with your elbow rather than your foot to avoid getting burned!

Ignore: Neuropathy can be frightening painful & challenging. Consider working w' a psychologist 2 help cope.

Ignore: Diabetes mellitus and vitamin B12 deficiency are two of the common causes of neuropathy in the U.S.

Ignore: You need to inspect the affected area daily to watch for cuts or infection. Many treatments for it.

Ignore: The best way to diagnose neuropathy is through EMG (electromylelogtam).

Ignore: Alpha lipoic acid is being studied for the prevention of diabetic neuropathy.

Ignore: Consider desensitization techniques to compliment medication protocols for neuropathic pain.

Ignore: Protect your feet from injury since you may not feel pain as quickly as others.

Ignore: You need to inspect your feet every day for cuts or sores. Also be careful of heat and cold injury.

1): 1) alpha lipoic acid 300 mg orally 2x/d 2) B-complex 1 tab daily 3) magnesium citrate 300 mg 2x/d.

Ignore: There are many types of neuropathy and often there is no diagnoses that can be given. Fortunately ththere are many types of neuropathy and often there is no diagnosis that can be given. Fortunately there are therapies to help control the discomfort and pain.

Ignore: There are a few good OTC creams that can help with the burning. One of the best is: www.aculeve.com.