EPISODE 72
Title New Treatments for Neuropathy: Take Control of Your Pain!
Neuropathy is a condition in which the peripheral nerves in the body become damaged. Multiple conditions, such as diabetes, chemotherapy treatments for cancer, or infections (e.g., shingles), can lead to neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy can be acute or chronic and affects the feet, hands, legs, arms, and even the neck and face.
You must consult medical experts when dealing with a complex problem like neuropathy. It is said that more than 30 million people are living with neuropathy in the United States. Whether your condition is mild or severe, there are different types of treatments available that can help in reducing pain and inflammation. You can choose from topical pain medication to prescription medications to alternative treatments as well. In this episode, we take a quick look at some of the treatment options for neuropathy.