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Do you see a specialist for this type of neuropathy? I have neuropathy in my feet and hands, it sucks..I see a neurologist, vascular specialist, and pain management to help me manage mine. I still have really bad days sometimes. Sending hugs.
Talk to your doctor about Alpha lipoic acid. It has been shown to help regenerate nerves over time and helps more blood flow to get to nerves. It can help reduce blood sugars as well. It relieves oxidative stress.
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September 4 (edited)
Dealing with overwhelming nerve pain is truly exhausting, and truncal neuropathy — where nerve damage affects the torso — can be especially difficult to manage. The good news is there are several medication options that doctors commonly prescribe for diabetic nerve pain.
Commonly used medications include:
- Tricyclic Show Full Answer
Dealing with overwhelming nerve pain is truly exhausting, and truncal neuropathy — where nerve damage affects the torso — can be especially difficult to manage. The good news is there are several medication options that doctors commonly prescribe for diabetic nerve pain.
Commonly used medications include:
- Tricyclic antidepressants – often used to help reduce nerve pain signals
- SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) – another class that can help manage chronic nerve pain
- Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs – such as gabapentin or pregabalin, which are frequently prescribed for nerve pain
- Topical creams – can provide localized relief with fewer systemic side effects
- Opioids – sometimes added when other options aren't enough, but these come with caution for people with diabetes as they can affect blood sugar levels unpredictably It's really important to have an open conversation with your doctor about what's working and what isn't. Pain management for diabetic neuropathy is very individual, and finding the right combination can take some trial and error.
Also worth noting — keeping blood sugar levels well-managed is one of the most effective ways to slow nerve damage progression and potentially reduce pain over time. It won't fix things overnight, but it matters a lot in the long run.
September 4
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