Go Ad-Free
logoThe People's Perspective on Medicine

Articles categorized as Nerve Damage

Article imageTerry Graedon - May 26, 2025
Article imageJoe Graedon - March 3, 2025
Article imageJoe Graedon - July 7, 2025

Mercury in OTC Medicine: Why Did the FDA Ban Mercurochrome and Merthiolate?

Most people now recognize mercury is toxic. They didn't always. There was mercury in popular antiseptics and OTC products till it was banned.

Joe Graedon - November 25, 2024

The Dark Side of Gabapentin as an Off Label Med

Terry Graedon - November 18, 2024

High Doses of Vitamin B6 Could Cause Nerve Damage

Terry Graedon - December 12, 2022

Will Cannabis Cream Really Ease Neuropathy?

Terry Graedon - May 9, 2022

Can You Help Nerve Pain with a Diet Rich in ALA?

Terry Graedon - December 5, 2019

Substitute Pain Relievers Appear in Suicide Attempts

Article image
Joe Graedon - September 19, 2019

Do Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Damage Heart Valves?

The trail of tears from antibiotics like ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and levofloxacin (Levaquin) continues. The latest chapter in this saga: damaged heart valves!

Article image
Terry Graedon - August 2, 2019

Show 1174: What to Do About Skeeter Syndrome

This week, share your thoughts and learn about skeeter syndrome, how certain common drugs affect your ability to think and statin side effects.

Article image
Joe Graedon - July 8, 2019

Statins and Nerve Damage (Peripheral Neuropathy): An Overlooked Side Effect!

Is cholesterol necesary for proper nerve function? Most prescribers are unaware of this idea, but statins and nerve damage in type 2 diabetes are related.

Article image
Terry Graedon - December 24, 2018

Seniors Swear by Marijuana Oil for Pain Relief

Marijuana oil applied to the skin helps one senior with persistent nocturnal foot pain. Others in the retirement community are taking note.

Article image
Terry Graedon - October 18, 2018

Do People Who Eat Fish Grow Old More Healthfully?

A long-running study suggests that people who eat fish and shellfish regularly are less prone to chronic disease as they age.

Article image
Terry Graedon - July 9, 2018

Will Benfotiamine Ease Your Foot Pain?

Benfotiamine may help alleviate nerve pain associated with diabetes. A reader wonders if it will help other types of neuropathy as well.

Article image
Terry Graedon - September 1, 2017

What Makes Turmeric So Wonderful?

Activity against a wide range of chronic diseases, from Alzheimer to cancer to fatty liver makes turmeric so wonderful that it is a very popular supplement.

Article image
Joe Graedon - May 15, 2017

Will Overdosing on Vitamin B6 Cause Irreversible Nerve Damage?

Diagnosing what is causing neuropathy or nerve pain can be challenging. Sometimes it is caused by too little or too much vitamin B6. Beware of overdosing.

Article image
Terry Graedon - November 28, 2016

How Can You Overcome Long-Term Tingling?

Uncovering and correcting a thyroid hormone problem and a vitamin deficiency made a long-term tingling sensation disappear.

Article image
Joe Graedon - January 26, 2015

Blood Pressure Pills Are Contributing to Nerve Damage and Dizziness

Finding ways to control blood pressure without devastating complications can be a challenge.

Article image
Joe Graedon - October 7, 2013

Could Your Antibiotic Cause You Permanent Nerve Damage?

According to a recent FDAs safety communication, use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics may lead to permanent nerve damage in some patients.

Article image
Terry Graedon - April 23, 2012

Vitamin Overdose Damages Nerves

When it comes to vitamin B6, it is important to avoid vitamin overdose. Too much pyridoxine can lead to debilitating nerve damage that may take a lot of time to heal.