More than 20 million Americans suffer from peripheral neuropathy, and this number is projected to increase along with other related chronic diseases. Neuropathy has many causes but the most common is from complications associated with diabetes. Signs of neuropathy are numb, tingling, or burning feet, one-sided bands of pain, and numbness and weakness on the trunk or pelvis. Therapies for neuropathy include antidepressant medication, anti seizure medications, local anesthetic injections and injections called nerve blocks, anesthetic patches and creams, opioids and surgery for some.
Most people think of neuropathy as a temporary discomfort that will go away after a medication is used. And while many patients experience initial relief, there’s much more to it than simply blocking or numbing the pain from the nerve. The latest research on neuropathy shows that it is much more involved than what most doctors learned in medical school even 10 years ago. Neuropathy really should be referred to as “metabolic nerve damage.” It’s not just an overly sensitive nerve that becomes more painful with less of a trigger to set it off. Hidden inflammation from the gut, insulin resistance and damaged blood vessels all play a role in how severe neuropathy becomes. On top of not getting to the root cause of the most common cause of neuropathy, pain medication doses must be increased to maintain their benefit which also increases the risk of reliance and side effects.
Traditional treatment for neuropathy
Most medications work to block inflammatory pathways, numb small nerve fibers or block pain signaling from the brain or spinal cord to provide pain relief. However, this relief comes at a cost. Because pain medications don’t treat the root cause, nerve damage, blood vessel damage and insulin resistance builds. The side effects of long-term use and high doses of relievers and anti-inflammatories include stroke and heart attack, gastric ulcers and kidney damage. Caution should also be used when taking acetaminophen, which is the most common cause of acute liver failure. There are side effects that increase when using multiple medications and of course, everyone is aware of the addictive nature of opioids, but even some doctors are not aware that they have been shown to be ineffective for most types of chronic pain, including chronic neuropathy.
Natural treatment options for neuropathy
Safe and effective alternatives can be taken long-term with no side effects and address multiple mechanisms that get to the root cause of “metabolic nerve damage.” The current neuropathy strategy needs to change to reduce side effects and provide more effective long-term outcomes that do not steer patients down a road toward opioids.
The latest research shows that imbalances in hidden causes of chronic inflammation, chronic insulin resistance and damage to microscopic blood vessels speed up nerve damage and risk getting to a point of disrepair. What if you could enroll in a programme that provided natural neuropathy relief? Would you prefer an approach that has worked for many patients and helped them avoid a long road of medications, injections, pain management specialists and a pile of medical bills?
Take the next step
Don’t wait to do something about your neuropathy. The longer you wait, the more nerve damage occurs. If you’re looking to heal, protect and preserve your nerves, We’ve got the program for you. The Vitality Hub Pain Recovery Program offers proven methods that have worked on mild and severe neuropathy cases and is backed by the latest cutting-edge research on the best natural therapies. If you’re tired of sleepless, painful nights, give our office a call today for a consultation with our Functional Medicine Pharmacist, Lianne Snyder. If you’re ready to take control of your health, let our team at The Vitality Hub help you address neuropathy and implement natural treatment options to improve your wellbeing.
Reach our Functional Medicine Pharmacist Lianne Snyder at:
Call: 727-216-6374 | Fax 727-400-3247 | lianne@baylifepharmacy.com
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