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.
Treating Peripheral Neuropathy
In most instances peripheral neuropathy cannot be cured. There is no one medication or therapy that can reverse nerve damage. The goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms and arrest progression of the condition. Some of the many approaches being used at the Foot Pain Center include:
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.
