What can i do to address peripheral neuropathy?

Get tested: First and foremost, you need to see a neurologist (if not done already) and have an ncv and EMG done. Also, make sure that you know all about your medical history. There are so many things that can cause peripheral neuropathy, but once you have it, you can only treat the symptoms. Vitamins (b-complex), and prescription medication as well as exercise and proper diet are ways to manage neuropathy.

Depends 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.

Sequence below: Once doctor finds evidence of periph nerve issue, will order blood studies and emg, so cause may be found. It maybe vital to do skin punch biopsy, and rarely sural bx. If immune neuropathy, perhaps ivig, but if small fibre, maybe metanx, and if vitamin deficiency, replenishing low levels. Symptom relief from perhaps, gabapentin, lyrica, (pregabalin) or now generic cymbalta.