Articles categorized as Neuropathy Nerve Pain

Will Cannabis Cream Really Ease Neuropathy?

There is too little research on cannabis cream for nerve pain to know for sure that it will help. However, the studies that have been done suggests that is possible for some–not all–patients.

What Natural Remedies Could Help Neuropathy?

Neuropathy can make it more difficult to walk well. If you can't feel your feet, it is hard to find your balance. What can help neuropathy?

Supplements to Help Ease Diabetic Neuropathy

Certain supplements such as benfotiamine and alpha lipoic acid may help ease diabetic neuropathy. Topical capsaicin could also relieve pain.

Podcasts

Show 1311: Why We Should Fight Back Against Ageism

Ageism is widespread and damaging in American life. Adopting more positive attitudes toward aging can benefit everyone growing older.

Show 1304: Fixing Your Foot Problems

On our Saturday broadcast, Dr. Jane Andersen will discuss your foot problems and how you can fix them. Call in your question–888-472-3366

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

Might you control neuropathy by consuming a diet rich in ALA (alpha lipoic acid)? One reader reports better success with diet than supplements.

Vitamin B12 Helps Ease Nerve Pain of Diabetes

A year-long study indicates that taking 1 mg methylcobalamin supplements daily can reduce the nerve pain of diabetes.

Will CBD for Pain Make You Fail the Marijuana Test?

People who take CBD oil to alleviate pain should be warned that there is a possibility–though not a probability–that their urine will test positive.

Can a Supplement Relieve Neuropathy Pain?

Supplements such as benfotiamine (a special form of the B-vitamin thiamine), alpha lipoic acid and DHA may ease neuropathy pain.

Podcasts

Show 1203: How Yoga Can Help You Age Gracefully

The right yoga practice can help you age gracefully and alleviate pain. Find out more and call in your own questions on 3/7/20..

Will CBD Oil Ease Neuropathic Pain?

Readers would like to know if they can use CBD oil for relief from neuropathic pain. Research is limited, but one study suggests topical CBD is helpful.

Will Acupuncture Ease the Pain of Neuropathy?

A reader reports that acupuncture offered relief from the pain of neuropathy due to chemotherapy. Scientific reviews support this possibility.

Are You Taking an Off Label Med for an Unapproved Use?

Doctors routinely prescribe drugs for uses the FDA hasn't approved, but they don't always reveal that. If you're on an off label med, do your own research!

Show 1183: How to Manage Your Foot Problems

Call in your questions about foot problems and get helpful answers from Dr. Jane Andersen, board-certified podiatrist.

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!

Podcasts

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.

Do Statins Cause Nerve Pain (Neuropathy)?

Statins are among the most prescribed drugs in the world. Do such medications cause nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy)? Most experts say no. Are there data?

How to Help Neuropathy with Hiking Boots

A reader reports that wearing hiking boots significantly eases the foot pain and numbness due to neuropathy. Certain supplements may also help.

Special Creams Fail to Fight Pain

Researchers found that special creams created by compounding pharmacies are not effective for treating chronic pain. They are pricey, though.

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.

Will Alpha-Lipoic Acid Help Your Nerve Pain?

The natural compound alpha-lipoic acid has antioxidant properties. It has also been used successfully to treat neuropathic pain.

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.

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.

Can the Antidepressant Amitriptyline Mess Up Memory?

The antidepressant amitriptyline is prescribed for nerve pain, fibromyalgia, insomnia or migraines. Can amitriptyline cause memory problems?

Does Cannabis (Marijuana) Ease Nerve Pain or PTSD?

Cannabis is now legal in many states. People are using it for hard-to-treat pain. Some data show benefit for nerve pain, but a new review is unenthusiastic

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.

Are There Natural Remedies for Nerve Pain?

There may be several natural remedies for nerve pain, although they have not been extensively studied in randomized controlled trials.

Cannabidiol Oil Solved Severe Seizure Problem and Painful Neuropathy

Medical marijuana is now legal in many states but many people are unaware of the pros & cons. Does cannabidiol oil work for hard-to-treat pain and epilepsy?

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.

Using Marijuana to Overcome Face Pain

A reader wonders if an older person might use marijuana to ease the horrible searing face pain caused by trigeminal neuralgia.

Did Nexium Cause Bone Loss and Nerve Pain?

Will Medical Marijuana Ease Pain and Prevent Dementia?

Many doctors think the idea of medical marijuana is an oxymoron. How could a drug of abuse be beneficial? Surprisingly, the research suggests it could be.

How to Ease Nerve Pain with Supplements

Medications prescribed to treat neuropathy from diabetes or other causes have some drawbacks. Which supplements are helpful to ease nerve pain?

Fire Ant Bite Relieved Chronic Nerve Pain

The venom of a fire ant may be able to reverse chronic nerve pain temporarily; perhaps future research will harness this analgesic property.

Blood Pressure Pills Are Contributing to Nerve Damage and Dizziness

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

Supplements to Ease Nerve Pain

Polyneuropathy can be an excruciating complication of diabetes that may be difficult to treat. This nerve pain may respond to two uncommon supplements.

Neuropathy: Natural Treatments for Nerve Pain

When readers ask us about treatments for neuropathy (nerve pain) , we suggest they might want to consider Benfotiamine, a synthetic derivative of Vitamin B.