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This is a condition related to type 2 diabetes involving nerve damage to the extremeties

2006-06-15 07:16:21 · 8 answers · asked by d.curtin@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health Diseases & Conditions Diabetes

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Most important is to get your DM controlled

treatments include:
- gabapentin (off-label, works for some not all, only way to know if it works for you is to give it a try. Brand Name is Neurontin)
- Lyrica: a new-ish controlled substance similar to gabapentin
- Cymbalta, an SSRI with approval by the FDA for use for diabetic peripehreal neuropathic pain. In my practice experience (in an endocrinology office) about 80% or more of the patients I have prescribed Cymbalta for have had some benefit, many significantly
- amitriptyline, another old, off-label use. usually given at bedtime to help relieve nighttime pain that interferes with sleep (drowsiness!)
- percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS), no experience with, look it up
- see a neurologist to determine if that is what the condition is; might be something else. if it is DPN, neurologist can help with treatment.

Hope this helps!

2006-06-15 16:53:54 · answer #1 · answered by canary 5 · 1 0

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2016-12-23 20:13:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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This is a condition related to type 2 diabetes involving nerve damage to the extremeties

2015-08-24 09:56:12 · answer #3 · answered by Sheryll 1 · 0 0

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2016-05-14 06:42:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

There is no cure for peripheral neuropathy.

However, diabetics can prevent this by taking very good care of their feet and ensuring they do not walk around the house barefoot and while bathing or upon awakening, regularly examining your feet for any blisters or sores and obtaining immediate treatment for them.

There is experimental treatment in hyperbaric oxygen therapy for peripheral neuropathy available in some communities, particularly if the disease has taken an advanced stage and one has been suffering from ulcers or other kinds of sores.

2006-06-15 08:38:19 · answer #5 · answered by Angela B 4 · 0 0

The very best treatment is to get that blood sugar under control! I know, easier said than done. But it's the blood sugars being high for long periods of time that is causing this nerve damage.

Ask your doctor for a HgA1C test to see your long-term control, and also for a referral to a Registered Dietitian (RD), preferably one who is also a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).

2006-06-15 12:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0 0

Look into anodyne therapy. Basically they strap lights to feet for 20 min sessions. if you Google the manufacturer's site, you can see there is scientific evidence that it decreases pain and increases sensitivity. They explain in detail how it works. A Medicare home health agency or physical therapy service can provide - I believe there's links on the web site.

2006-06-15 15:34:21 · answer #7 · answered by MyrnRn 2 · 0 0

Painful neuropathy often resonds well to Neurontin or a newer medication, Lyrica.

2006-06-15 11:36:26 · answer #8 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0 0

A few people I know that have it from chemo.

They tell me that they get some help from acupuncture.

Jewells
28 months and still here

2006-06-15 07:55:50 · answer #9 · answered by jewells_40 4 · 0 0

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