How to Reverse Diabetic Neuro Pain

People with diabetes often suffer from peripheral neuropathy, which is damage to the nerves. There is a strong correlation between years of diabetes diagnosis and uncontrolled blood sugar levels. Peripheral neuropathy and the accompanying pain and tingling occasionally disappear without treatment, but there steps you can take to lessen the pain. Always consult your medical team and carefully follow any instructions they may give you.

Instructions

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  The best treatment for reversing pain from diabetic neuropathy is to achieve and maintain blood glucose levels recommended to you by your doctor to prevent further damage. Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption to reduce the risk of worsening your level of nerve damage.

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  Over the counter medications such as ibuprofen can offer some relief to the pain and burning sensation. Your doctor may want you to try a prescription strength pain reliever if you do not feel improvement with an over the counter remedy. The key to relieving pain is to take medication regularly throughout the day, before the pain becomes debilitating.

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  Another treatment option is applying a topical cream that contains capsacin, which is actually derived from hot peppers. It is believed that the warming sensation that the capsacin cream creates helps distract and confuse the way your brain interprets pain. Ask your doctor about isosorbide dinitrate spray or alpha linoleic acid injections, both have which relieved pain in clinical trials.

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  Anodyne therapy has helped reverse pain from nerve damage. Doctors place pads on the affected area that transmit infrared lights to increase circulation. Patients have reported improved sensation and balance, as well as less pain.