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Does Zostrix Neuropathy Cream Work?
For most metabolic neuropathies, the best treatment is to correct the metabolic problem.
Vitamin deficiencies are treated with diet or injections. Abnormal blood sugar or thyroid function may need medication to correct the problem. Alcoholic neuropathy is treated with alcohol abstinence.
In some cases, pain is treated with medications that reduce abnormal pain signals from the nerves (duloxetine, gabapentin, pregabalin). Lotions, creams, or medicated patches can provide relief in some...
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New studies begin on peripheral neuropathy cream
Drugmaker EpiCept is beginning Phase IIb clinical trials on EpiCept NP-1, a topical pain-relieving cream for peripheral neuropathic pain. The new... Read more »
Diabetic Neuropathies
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Because diabetic neuropathy is caused by abnormally high levels of blood glucose, diabetics can help to prevent this problem by regulating... Read more »
Peripheral neuropathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Peripheral nerves carry information to and from the brain. They also carry signals to and from the spinal cord to the rest of the body.Peripheral... Read more »
Neuropathy secondary to drugs
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment is based on the symptoms and their severity. The medication causing the neuropathy may be stopped, reduced in dose, or changed to another... Read more »
Neuropathy
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Neuropathy is the general term for pain or discomfort caused by damage to the nerves of the peripheral nervous system. Your peripheral nervous system... Read more »
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