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Peripheral neuropathy is a condition due to damage of the nerves. It mostly involves the feet but can affect the hands as well.
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Peripheral neuropathy affects over twenty million Americans.
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There are over twenty known causes of peripheral neuropathy. Some of the more common causes include diabetes,
post-chemotherapy complication, lower
spinal problems, adverse reaction to medication, autoimmune diseases,
alcoholism and HIV/Aids.
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Peripheral neuropathy can be inherited.
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In over 40% of the cases the exact cause is unknown.
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Symptoms include pain, burning, numbness, stabbing sensation, tingling (pins and needles), and excessively warm or cold feet. Many people say that they feel that they
have a band around their feet or that they
are wearing shoes or socks when in fact
their feet are bare.
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Topical medications and patches such as Neuragen, Healthibetic, Sombra, Nerve Health+ Relief Cream, prescription creams consisting of a combination of medications
and BenGay Pain-Relieving Patches,
which are time-released.
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Vitamin and mineral supplements including Vitamins B6 and B12, folic acid, alpha lipoic acid and acetyl-l-carnitine, available in convenient all-in-one packets as Nerve Health+ Essential Nutrients.
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Laser and infrared therapy, such as the Thermotex Infrared Therapy System and the Healthlight Home Infrared Light Therapy Device.
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Radialwave/sound wave therapy.
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On fewer occasions, oral medications such Lyrica® and Cymbalta® are used.
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