Neuropathy Management

Today's post from healthylifestyleplus.com (see link below) is a very simplistic introduction to neuropathy for those entirely new to the disease. It begs more questions than answers but that can be an encouragement to go on and do further research yourself, or have a list of questions ready for your doctor. Skimming through the alphabetical list to the right of this blog, will give you almost all the information you need until you are better acquainted with your own neuropathy situation.

Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment
Article by John Willhelm | March 7, 2013 |

A body can encounter trauma resulting in peripheral neuropathy which, simply stated, means significant damage to the nervous system.

When damage or trauma has been had to the nerve cells the body undergoes a lack of feeling and sensations where the trauma has occurred.

This disease is a heartbreaking one that can leave a person struggling to control the obsessive tingling in their feet and numbness in their hands.

Steps to Overcoming

Once thought to be a life changing and crippling disease, research regarding peripheral neuropathy has shown there are steps to overcoming the painful symptoms that comes with this painful diagnosis.

A Healthy Lifestyle

A healthy diet and lifestyle not only promotes good health but for those who have been diagnosed with diabetes maintain a healthy weight and regular exercise can prevent the onset of diabetic neuropathy. Selecting a healthy diet that is rich in antioxidants, low in fat and high in protein will help a diabetic reduce his or her chances of developing neuropathy in feet.

Avoiding Hazards

Peripheral neuropathy can be developed due to hazards that could have been avoided to some degree. Poisonous toxins such as alcohol, drugs and over usage of the vitamin B6 can lead to neuropathy when it could have been avoided.

Manage the Pain

Pain relief for tingling feet and numb feet is possible with some neuropathy treatment. Topical creams are available to help lessen the pain for a period of time as well as taking some form of prescribed medication has proven to be somewhat effective for short term relief.

Recent research has shown that a combination of vitamins, herbs, and Alpha-Lipoic can actually help restore the nerve damage and give longer lasting pain relief.

Peripheral neuropathy treatments are available you just need to explore your options and discover which treatment works best for you.

Getting Back to an Active Life

Just because you have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy does not mean your life is over and must end with this horrible bit of news. You can choose to embrace the diagnosis research treatment options and then get back to the active life you enjoyed before the pain took its toll.

Getting out and being active will only promote good health as you use your muscles and regain your movement.

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