My father is in extreme pain in his right foot - he has been told its a fallen arch - and having read a little about Trigeminal Neuralgia, which he had for 15 years, I think this might be causing the Neuropathic pain. It appears in his right foot as extrmely sharpe pain, burning and hypersenstive.
2006-09-25 21:51:00 · 5 answers · asked by Andrew G 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The internet has a lot of information on that. I've found one that may be of use to you.
http://www.medicinenet.com/neuropathic_pain/article.htm
Good luck
2006-09-25 21:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by reformed_witch 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Neuropathic pain (NeP) is a type of chronic pain caused by injury or disease of the nervous system that frequently results in a burning, tingling and shock-like sensation.
Nerve pain is often puzzling and frustrating for people with NeP and physicians, as it seems to respond poorly to standard pain therapies. It also can last indefinitely, may escalate over time and can result in disability.
The symptoms of neuropathic pain can be mild to incapacitating and are often progressive. Treatments may include antidepressants, opioids, NSAIDs and anticonvulsants, however, only a few are approved for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
The link listed offers a lot more information, discussion forums and support.
2006-09-25 22:07:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lipoic acid 300-600 mg daily is used in Europe. MonaVie juice seems to help some (but not all) chronic pain conditions. Adelle Davis use high dose B vitamins (B50 to B100) in cases of neuropathy, but again with limited success. The Aspirin Alternative, Magnet Therapy, and The Miracle of MSM might be an interesting read for unusual approaches to the management of severe chronic pain sufferers.
Good luck!
2006-09-25 22:13:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i'm not sure that there is a cure, but possibly just ways to limit the pain. there is a great website with informational articles and a discussion forum with a doc that may help you out. use the source as direct link to site and good luck!
2006-09-26 03:43:26 · answer #4 · answered by gina m 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Could be diabetes that is not being cared for properly. Change doctors.
2006-09-25 22:05:26 · answer #5 · answered by joker_32605 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋