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Can there be any cure for neuropathic pain caused by diabetes?

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Dr. Christopher Pham answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Diabetic neuropathy: Mostly, incurable.

Answered 6/30/2013

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Control: Optimal management is good control of blood sugars. There may not be a reversal but some medications may help ease the symptoms. Narcotics should be avoided as they tend to not improve the outcomes.

Answered 5/5/2015

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Treatments: Nerve pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy may respond to medications such as gabapentin, lyrica, (pregabalin) lidoderm, topical medications, compound creams, tens unit usage. As a last step, spinal cord stimulation or other devices may mask the pain via an electrical impulse applied on the nerve. Optimal blood sugar control may help prevent progression of the disease.

Answered 1/5/2020

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