Options for Treating Neuropathies

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http://www.lef.org/protocols/neurological/neuropathy_01.htm

 

Options for Treating Neuropathies

 

The following are some of the common strategies:

 

* For diabetic neuropathy, blood glucose control is essential

because glucose causes high levels of oxidative stress throughout the

body. In animals, antioxidant therapy, with glutathione and other

antioxidants, has been shown to help prevent neuropathy (Osawa T et al

2005).

* Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause peripheral neuropathies, optic

neuropathies, and pernicious anemia. This condition is typically

treated with vitamin B12 shots. Additionally, folic acid deficiency

has been linked to various neuropathies and is usually treated with

supplementation (Sadun AA 2002).

* For neuropathies that are caused by an autoimmune disorder, such

as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or Guillain-Barre, treatment is

generally aimed at the underlying inflammatory condition.

* For neuropathies caused by nerve pressure, treatment focuses on

relieving the source of the pressure. This strategy may include

ergonomic changes to alter any repetitive motions or positions (such

as at a keyboard) that caused the neuropathy, or even surgery to

relieve internal pressure. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common cause of

neuropathies in the wrist and hand.

* For neuropathy caused by exposure to toxic metals such as lead

or mercury, or to medications, treatment focuses on reducing exposure

to the offending substance and reducing blood levels of any toxins.

Antioxidants are also frequently used to reduce oxidative stress.

 

I have personally used vitamin B12 drops (methylcobalamin)

(0.5-1mg/day) under the tongue (sublingually) for neuralgia caused

from shingles and it works well.

 

For pain from fibromyalgia: look into Guaifenesin

For other types of pain investigate food intolerances/allergies: ALCAT

testing is one option for detecting them, depending on which country

you are from. www.alcat.com

 

Hope this info helps. All the best.

Annie

 

, " Hope " <hopejoyfully

wrote:

>

> I have been dx with lots of different pain disorders (personally I

> don't believe any of the doctors know what they are doing), and have

> been on higher level pain medications (including drips)sinse I was an

> early teen. Does anyone know any natural remedies that might help with

> neuralgia? and other intense pain...

>