Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage caused by diabetes. It can lead to numbness, pain, and a loss of sensation in the affected area.
Common symptoms include tingling, burning, or stabbing pains and a loss of balance or coordination.
Other complications, such as foot ulcers, infections, and amputations, can occur if the neuropathy is left untreated. Treatment can include medications, lifestyle changes, physical therapy, and surgery.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that affects the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord.
It can cause tingling, pain, numbness, and weakness in the affected area. It can also affect the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions such as heart rate.
Peripheral neuropathy can cause injury, infection, metabolic issues, and exposure to toxins or certain drugs. Treatment usually involves medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Peripheral Neuropathy Nerve Pain
Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve pain caused by damage to the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord.
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy nerve pain can include burning, tingling, numbness, weakness, or sharp, shooting pains in the hands, feet, arms, and legs.
Peripheral neuropathy nerve pain treatment can include medications, lifestyle changes, and physical or occupational therapy.
Peripheral Neuropathy Nerve Pain Medication
- Antidepressants
- Anti-seizure medications
- Opioid pain medications
- Topical creams and patches
- Nerve block injections
- Lidocaine patches
- Acupuncture
- Capsaicin cream
- Vitamin B12 supplements
- Alpha-lipoic acid
Nerve Pain Medication Brand Names
- Lyrica (pregabalin)
- Cymbalta (duloxetine)
- Neurontin (gabapentin)
- Elavil (amitriptyline)
- Requip (ropinirole)
- Nucynta (tapentadol)
- Vimpat (lacosamide)
- Qutenza (capsaicin)
- Pregabalin (Lyrica)
- Gabapentin (Neurontin)