If you were offered something cheap and well tolerated that may prevent pain, would you take it? Of course you would. The problem with that hypothetical statement is that not many doctors offer such substances even when they exist. Yes, there are supplements which might help to prevent pain. Vitamins are just one example of a cheap, well tolerated substance that can help prevent pain. Another lesser known substance, Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC), is also one of those low hanging fruits just waiting...
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When my hands and feet started hurting about a year after I finished chemo, my oncologist said I had, "Taxol toes." She went on to explain... Read more »
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Peripheral Neuropathy
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Peripheral neuropathy is the degeneration of peripheral nerves that supply mainly the distal muscles of the extremities.This syndrome is associated... Read more »
Clinical trial: Tapentadol for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
This is a study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Tapentadol compared to placebo in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. This... Read more »
Clinical trial: Cymbalta, other drugs for diabetic peripheral ...
This is a study to compare the effectiveness of Cymbalta to other medications for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in patients who have not had... Read more »
Diabetic Neuropathies
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Prevention Because diabetic neuropathy is caused by abnormally high levels of blood glucose, diabetics can help to prevent this problem by regulating... Read more »
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