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How to treat non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy?

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Same: The same kinds or medications are used to treat non-diabetic neuropathy as are used to treat diabetic neuropathy. These medications include anti-depressants and anti-convulsants.

Answered 3/19/2014

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It depends: It depends on the etiology of what is causing the neuropathy. Often times in a diabetic the cause is the medical condition. In a non-diabetic where the diabetes is not the etiology one may look towards the back i.E herniated disc etc as a possible cause. Medications chosen are esentially the same. For both conditions nutrional supplements i.E l-methyl folate, (folic acid) alpha-lipoic acid and befotalamine.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Dpends on the cause: Neuropathy is a condition resulting from abnormal nerve function. Neuropathy can be due to certain vitamin deficiencies, nerve damage due to trauma, alcohol consumption, radiation, side effects of certain medications, or due to certain medical conditions such as diabetes. Treatment varies depending on the cause of the problem. Have it evaluated and appropriately treated.

Answered 3/25/2014

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Treat or manage: You cannot treat a neuropathy unless you know the cause and treat the underlying cause, otherwise you are managing the symptoms only.

Answered 3/25/2014

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