What can i take to treat peripheral neuropathy in the feet?

Medications: They are various topical and oral medications and vitamins. Howver, you need to find the cause of the neuropathy so it can be properly addressed. See a physician.

Discuss with your : Doc as first it is prudent to figure out an etiology and then you can decide on a treatment.

What's the cause: There are numerous causes for neuropathy. You need to have a diagnosis before treatment can be started.

Many options: Many types of peripheral neuropathy are irreversible and chronic, depending upon the cause of your peripheral neuropathy. Medicines used to treat neuropathy are effective at controlling symptoms, but not reversing the condition. They work best at treating shooting, prickling, buzzing, burning, electrical symptoms. They are ineffective for alleviating numbness/dullness.

Meds for neuropathy: (continued)... Some medications used commonly to treat discomfort from peripheral neuropathy include Gabapentin (neurontin), Pregabalin (lyrica), duloxetine (cymbalta), Amitriptyline (elavil), capsaicin (zostrix), Carbamazepine (tegretol), b vitamin supplements (such as metanx). Controlling the underlying cause (diabetes, thyroid issues, rheumatoid, others) can prevent or delay worsening.