Top 6 Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy can be a challenging condition to manage, but several treatments can help alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. Here are five commonly recommended treatments:

  1. Medications:  Medications such as gabapentin, pregabalin, and duloxetine are often prescribed to manage neuropathic pain. These are for symptomatic relief and do not cure the condition. These are first line treatments for neuropathy, but should they be? Dr. Biesinger feels they should only be used for temporary benefit while cures and real treatments take effect
  2. Medical Foods:  Certain supplements, such as alpha-lipoic acid, vitamin B12, and acetyl-L-carnitine, are believed to support nerve health and may reduce symptoms of neuropathy. Dr. Biesinger prescribes tried and true, fully vetted, FDA regulated medical foods to optimize his patient's outcomes.
  3. Topical Treatments: High Dosage CBD and CBG creams. These can be quite effective. Did you know that our bodies have CBD receptors in our skin, Central Nervous System, and our immune system. 
  4. MLS Laser. MLS Laser is one of the best non-surgical treatments for peripheral neuropathy, including neuropathies like Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. It works through a process called photobiomodulation to provide you with relief from your symptoms. Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a form of light therapy that utilizes non-ionizing light sources, including lasers, LEDs, and broadband light, in the visible and near-infrared spectrum. It is used to promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain. PBM is commonly applied in therapeutic settings, both for medical and cosmetic purposes. The process involves the absorption of light by cellular photoreceptors, which leads to a cascade of biochemical reactions. This results in increased cellular metabolism, enhanced blood flow, and upregulation of beneficial cellular processes. 
  5. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS): PNS involves the use of a small, implantable device that generates electrical pulses. These pulses are delivered to the targeted nerve through electrodes placed near the nerve. The electrical stimulation can interfere with the transmission of pain signals to the brain, thereby reducing the sensation of pain. These devices are often used for chronic pain syndromes and peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Biesinger uses the Freedom Peripheral Nerve Stimulator from Curonix to treat all neuropathies of the lower limbs. This device is useful for diabetic neuropathy, tarsal tunnel syndrome, chronic pain after knee replacement surgery, and traumatic nerve injury.
  6. Spinal Cord Stimulation: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a minor surgical procedure used to manage chronic pain. It involves the use of a device, known as a spinal cord stimulator, which is implanted in the body to deliver electrical impulses to the spinal cord. These impulses interfere with the nerve signals that communicate pain to the brain, thereby reducing the sensation of pain. In fact, newer high frequency SCS devices have been shown to reverse diabetic neuropathy.   

If you suffer from any of these conditions and you have had unsatisfactory pain relief with the usual treatments, or have had failed nerve surgery of your legs, ankles, or feet, then Dr. Biesinger is well positioned to help you get satisfaction. His treatments have been a game changer for countless people. Give him  a call now!