Understanding Pain
Diagnosis & Understanding
4. Neck Pain
1:55
6. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
1:46
8. Foot Pain
1:50
9. Ankle and Foot Pain
1:46
10. Cancer Pain
1:34
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
2. Bracing
1:30
3. Acupuncture
2:13
4. Physical Therapy
1:35
5. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
2:08
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
2. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
5. Caudal Epidural
1:33
10. Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
1:39
11. Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty
2:05
12. Basivertebral Nerve Ablation
1:36
13. MILD Procedure
2:04
14. Spinal Decompression Surgeries
1:41
15. Artificial Disc Replacement
1:52
Diabetic Neuropathy SCS
Diagnosis & Understanding
1. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
1:46
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
Minimally Invasive & Surgical Treatments
1. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
1:41
Alternative & Emerging Therapies
1. Regenerative Medicine
2:06
Robert Moghim MD
Anchor Healthcare
Neuropathy – What You Need to Know
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Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves, causing symptoms like tingling, burning, numbness, or sharp pain, most commonly in the hands and feet. It can result from diabetes, injuries, infections, or other medical conditions. Understanding neuropathy can help with better pain management and treatment options. Research shows that nerve damage in neuropathy disrupts how the body processes pain signals, sometimes making even light touch feel painful. Over time, this can lead to weakness or difficulty with movement. While nerve damage can’t always be reversed, there are ways to slow its progression and manage symptoms. Treatments include medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. Studies suggest that managing blood sugar in diabetic neuropathy or reducing inflammation in other types of neuropathy can help prevent further nerve damage. Exercise, a healthy diet, and proper foot care are also important for long-term management. For severe cases, advanced treatments like spinal cord stimulation (SCS) may help by changing how pain signals travel to the brain. Research shows that SCS can reduce pain and improve function in people with neuropathy who don’t respond to other treatments. Early treatment is key. If you have ongoing nerve pain, numbness, or weakness, talk to your doctor about available options to help manage symptoms and improve your quality of life.
FAQs
Can nerve damage from neuropathy be reversed, and what treatments are available?
While nerve damage from neuropathy can't always be reversed, its progression can be slowed, and symptoms can be managed effectively. Treatment options include medications, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, managing blood sugar in diabetic neuropathy, and reducing inflammation.
How does neuropathy affect the body's pain signals?
In neuropathy, nerve damage disrupts how the body processes pain signals, which can cause even light touch to feel painful. Over time, this disruption can lead to symptoms like weakness or difficulty with movement.
What advanced treatments are available for severe cases of neuropathy?
For severe cases of neuropathy that don't respond to conventional treatments, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) may be an option. This advanced treatment modifies how pain signals are transmitted to the brain, helping to reduce pain and improve function.
What is neuropathy and what are its common symptoms?
Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves, leading to symptoms such as tingling, burning, numbness, or sharp pain, primarily in the hands and feet. It can result from underlying causes like diabetes, injuries, infections, or other medical conditions.
What lifestyle changes can aid in managing neuropathy symptoms?
Exercise, a healthy diet, and proper foot care are essential lifestyle changes for long-term management of neuropathy. These measures can help prevent further nerve damage and promote overall well-being.