Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is the most common and most painful type of diabetes, which is the nerve damage caused by diabetes. To get relief from pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, you have several medication options. It may have side effects that you are unaware of, or it may interact with other medications you are taking.Especially since you have diabetes, you should talk to your doctor about medication options.
If your diabetic peripheral neuropathy is in the early stage, over-the-counter medications may provide pain relief. But do not forget to check with your doctor before taking these.
Prescript Medicine:
Describing some prescription medication which is available for diabetic neuropathy treatment Inglewood:
- Anti-depressants: Being prescribed an anti-depressant does not mean that you are depressed. These drugs can help prevent pain messages to your brain.
- Anti-seizures: Anti-seizure medications can slow down the nerve signals going to your brain, meaning that the pain message is not transmitted as well.
- Topical: A lidocaine patch is a topical prescription medication for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. It can relieve pain, especially on the feet. Lidoderm is a type of lidocaine patch.
Apart from medicines, there are some other diabetic neuropathy treatment Inglewood. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can help you get relief from nerve pain; Acupuncture is an example of an alternative treatment. Additionally, pain can be relieved by magnetic therapy, laser (light) therapy, or nerve stimulation.
Dr. Bill Releford of The Releford Foot and Ankle Institute, will guide you for better treatment and also gives you medications to help deal with the nerve pain.
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