Neuropathy treatment in Phoenix
Have you been dealing with neuropathy are in the Phoenix area? Continue to scroll below to learn more about neuropathy of the foot, and possible innovative treatment or management options for you at Direct Podiatry Arizona.
What is neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition caused by damaged to the nerves of your feet. Neuropathy of the foot can progessively get worse over time if the cause of neuropathy isn't adressed. Peripheral neuropathy can lead to muscle weakness, chronic pain, and even disability.
The most common causes of neuropathy
Treatment options for neuropathy
Vitamin B12 Shots
Vitamin B12 is a crirital nutrient for healthy nerves and has been shown to aid in nerve regeneration and healing, which can potentially lower neuropathy symptoms like nubness, tingling, burning, and pain over time. To learn more about Vitamin B12 shots for neuropathy click here.
Medical Foods
Medical foods are “a food which is formulated to be consumed or administered enterally under the supervision of a physician and which is intended for the specific dietary management of a disease or condition for which distinctive nutritional requirements, based on recognized scientific principles, are established by medical evaluation.”
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In layman's terms, these are products, taken by mouth to help manage a disease like neuropathy by making sure that your body is optimized nutritionally.
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Medical foods are only available by prescription.
Traditional medications
As always, traditional prescriptions for neuropathy like Gabapentin or Lyrica can be prescribed as well.