Neuropathy Relief

Several factors can lead to a person developing this condition. It might surprise you to learn that diet is one of the main factors. Find out how by reading the following responses from a few of our readers.

Autonomic neuropathy often goes undiagnosed because of the wide variety of symptoms. If the symptoms in this article sound familiar, you may want to talk to your provider.

Many factors contribute to why, where, and how intense neuropathy pain is. Educating patients on these factors so they can take action to relieve some of their pain can make all the difference in their daily lives. Keep reading to learn what factors contribute to the location and intensity of neuropathy pain.

It’s the feeling you get when your hand or foot “falls asleep.” Prolonged pressure on nerves or blood vessels can cause paresthesia. Often, all you need to do is shift positions or walk around, and the sensations disappear. If changing positions doesn’t alleviate the feeling, you may have a more complicated nerve condition called peripheral neuropathy or damage to the nerves in your extremities.

There are many reasons the symptoms might start, including the compression or pinching of the nerve, diabetes, malnutrition, alcoholism, side effects from drugs or medications, or other chronic conditions like MS, Lupus, AIDS, and cancer. Of all the causes of neuropathy, nerve compression is possibly the easiest to fix if done by a licensed chiropractor, and yet chiropractors are not often a patient’s first stop.

That burning, itching, tingling, or pins and needles sensation can be challenging to live with. While medical providers can be a great resource for information, they can’t always tell you how to cope with something they have never experienced themselves.

The constant cramps make it difficult to partake in activities and concentrate on anything other than the pain. If you experience these intense cramps, you’re probably willing to try anything to alleviate them. Keep reading to learn some stretches and exercise routines that might help with those cramps that make you stop in your tracks.

Some are simple answers with easy solutions. Others are more complex problems that need medical attention. Here are 21 main causes for burning, itching, and tingling feet and tips on recognizing them and what can be done to help alleviate them.

Sometimes, the side effects of the treatment can seem worse than the disease it’s trying to cure. As unpleasant as cancer treatments can be, they often save lives that would otherwise be lost. Doctors and patients must carefully weigh the potential side effects of aggressive treatments against the benefits. While considering your options, it may help to know that alternative treatments, in conjunction with traditional cancer treatments, can mitigate the side effects and make the process much more comfortable.

Simple things like buttoning your shirt or tying your shoelaces can be difficult because your fingers may be numb or painful. Driving may be unsafe because foot numbness makes it hard to feel the gas and brake pedals. Or you may not feel comfortable walking alone outside because you lose your balance. As you lose independence, you’ll need to rely more on others to help you meet your needs. It is common to feel like you’re a burden to your family and friends because you can’t tackle daily tasks without aid. This guilt can prevent you from speaking up if there’s a problem or if you need help. Where do these feelings come from, and how can you get rid of them?