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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

How Would One Relieve Nerve Pain In The Foot

Neuropathic pain best treated with meds, vitamins

October 02, 2008
According to Dr. Seth Torregiani, the disabling nerve pain associated with diabetes is best treated using a combination of medication and vitamin supplements. Dr. Torregiani outlines the most common forms of diabetic neuropathy and explains how medications such as Lyrica, Neurontin, and Cymbalta work to relieve pain. He also recommends a variety of vitamin supplements that may help improve sensation in the feet and hands. Read more »

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What Can Be Done For Nerve Pain
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

..."stocking and glove" distribution. First, the area of the foot and ankle region (stocking area)... Read more »

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Sciatica: What is it?
...“Sciatica” is an old world term that refers to leg pain felt down the back of the thigh into the calf and foot. What about thigh pain? What about buttock pain? Unfortunately, “sciatica”... Read more »
The Risk of Neuropathy for Diabetics
...feet and progressing toward the center of the body. Neuropathy that affects sensory nerves also causes nerve pain, burning, tingling, and numbness. Inability to determine joint position impairs... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Introduction
...of the buttocks.The nerve branches then pass down each hip and along the back of each thigh to the foot.Causes of Sciatica. A herniated disk pressing on the sciatic nerve is the most common cause... Read more »
Menopause: Medications
...problems.Gabapentin.Several small studies suggest that gabapentin (Neurontin), a drug used for seizures and nerve pain, may relieve hot flashes. Gabapentin may cause drowsiness, dizziness,... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Highlights
...shingles by about 50%. The vaccine can also help prevent the development of post-herpetic neuralgia (the nerve pain that can follow shingles) by 67%.Scientists Identify Varicella-Mediating... Read more »

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