Neuropathy (numbness, pain or tingling in arms or legs)
Exercise to help maintain good blood flow to the hands and feet
Self-Management
Low-impact exercises, such as swimming and biking are good. Calf raises, calf stretches, ankle circles, standing heel to toe, leg lifts, finger taps, finger rolls.
96 patients reviewed this
86% reported success
14% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Prescription
94 patients reviewed this
59% reported success
36% reported no effect
5% reported feeling worse
Multi-B Complex with B1, B6, B12 and Folic Acid
Supplement
Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.
55 patients reviewed this
35% reported success
65% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Drink plenty of water and other non-alcoholic beverages
Self-Management
49 patients reviewed this
45% reported success
55% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Vitamin D
OTC Meds
Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.
47 patients reviewed this
21% reported success
79% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Lyrica (Pregabalin) and Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
Prescription
45 patients reviewed this
60% reported success
33% reported no effect
7% reported feeling worse
Shoes
Self-Management
Avoid tight-fitting shoes and socks, wear shoes with a wide toe box.
43 patients reviewed this
88% reported success
9% reported no effect
2% reported feeling worse
Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA)
Supplement
40 patients reviewed this
38% reported success
63% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Drug dose reduction
Physician Intervention
36 patients reviewed this
81% reported success
17% reported no effect
3% reported feeling worse
Wear warm clothing, gloves, socks and coats
Self-Management
For cold weather climates.
35 patients reviewed this
80% reported success
11% reported no effect
9% reported feeling worse
Opioids
Prescription
31 patients reviewed this
68% reported success
29% reported no effect
3% reported feeling worse
Change or stop treatment
Physician Intervention
Velcade infusion to Velcade injection.
31 patients reviewed this
94% reported success
3% reported no effect
3% reported feeling worse
Acupuncture
Self-Management
29 patients reviewed this
48% reported success
48% reported no effect
3% reported feeling worse
Gabapentin (Neurontin) and Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
Prescription
28 patients reviewed this
50% reported success
43% reported no effect
7% reported feeling worse
CBD lotion, oil, edibles, vape or pain stick
Self-Management
27 patients reviewed this
56% reported success
44% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Vitmain B-12
Supplement
26 patients reviewed this
27% reported success
73% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Massage with cocoa butter cream with Vitamin E
Self-Management
Begin massaging at the toes or fingers and gently work your way up the limb. Try a wooden foot massager to increase circulation.
20 patients reviewed this
60% reported success
35% reported no effect
5% reported feeling worse
Eats plenty of fruits and vegetables
Self-Management
20 patients reviewed this
30% reported success
70% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Tumeric (Curcumin)
Supplement
19 patients reviewed this
42% reported success
53% reported no effect
5% reported feeling worse
Eat a healthy well-balanced diet
Self-Management
19 patients reviewed this
26% reported success
74% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Clench and unclench hands and feet
Self-Management
For cold whether climates.
18 patients reviewed this
67% reported success
33% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Lyrica (Pregabalin)
Prescription
18 patients reviewed this
56% reported success
44% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Magnesium
Supplement
Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.
18 patients reviewed this
33% reported success
67% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Physical therapy
Physician Intervention
17 patients reviewed this
65% reported success
35% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
TENS unit or other nerve stimulators
Other Remedies
17 patients reviewed this
41% reported success
59% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
Prescription
16 patients reviewed this
31% reported success
44% reported no effect
25% reported feeling worse
Keep your home at a comfortable temperature
Self-Management
Extreme heat or cold can worsen symptoms.
16 patients reviewed this
75% reported success
25% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Referral to Neurologist
Physician Intervention
If symptoms are severe enough.
15 patients reviewed this
67% reported success
27% reported no effect
7% reported feeling worse
Compression socks
Other Remedies
Injinji toe sock can be helpful.
15 patients reviewed this
60% reported success
27% reported no effect
13% reported feeling worse
Fish oils (Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA)
Supplement
1–2 one-gram capsules daily with food.
13 patients reviewed this
23% reported success
77% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Potasium from food
Supplement
Spinach, squash, bananas, oranges, potatoes.
12 patients reviewed this
25% reported success
75% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Vitmain B-6
Supplement
Do not exceed 100 mg, 50–100 mg daily.
12 patients reviewed this
25% reported success
75% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Well-fitting wool socks
Self-Management
11 patients reviewed this
82% reported success
9% reported no effect
9% reported feeling worse
Use alcohol only in moderation
Self-Management
9 patients reviewed this
11% reported success
89% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Supplement
Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.
8 patients reviewed this
38% reported success
63% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Cocoa butter cream
Topical Treatment
8 patients reviewed this
38% reported success
63% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Lidocaine patch
Prescription
8 patients reviewed this
25% reported success
75% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Vitamin C
Supplement
8 patients reviewed this
25% reported success
75% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Soak feet in a warm-water vibrating foot bath
Self-Management
8 patients reviewed this
38% reported success
38% reported no effect
25% reported feeling worse
Tonic Water
Supplement
1 glass in the evening or when cramping.
6 patients reviewed this
67% reported success
33% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Folic Acid
Supplement
6 patients reviewed this
33% reported success
67% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Effexor XR
Prescription
6 patients reviewed this
67% reported success
17% reported no effect
17% reported feeling worse
Apple cider vinegar
Food & Beverages
Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.
6 patients reviewed this
0% reported success
100% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Glutamine or L-Glutamine
Supplement
6 patients reviewed this
67% reported success
33% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Sleep with socks
Self-Management
5 patients reviewed this
60% reported success
20% reported no effect
20% reported feeling worse
L-Carnitine
Supplement
5 patients reviewed this
40% reported success
60% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Menthol-based creams, such as Vicks rub
Topical Treatment
5 patients reviewed this
80% reported success
20% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Burt’s Bees Hand Salve (massage onto hands and/or feet)
Topical Treatment
5 patients reviewed this
40% reported success
60% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Vitamin E
Supplement
400 IU daily.
5 patients reviewed this
20% reported success
80% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Frankincense lotion
Topical Treatment
5 patients reviewed this
40% reported success
60% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Elavil (Amitriptyline)
Prescription
4 patients reviewed this
75% reported success
25% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Monitor blood sugar if diabetic
Self-Management
4 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Sanexas
Physician Intervention
Electric Cell Signaling (ECS) energy waves that promote healing effects.
3 patients reviewed this
67% reported success
33% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Occupational therapy
Physician Intervention
Help with fine motor skills like buttoning a shirt.
3 patients reviewed this
33% reported success
67% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Don't smoke
Self-Management
3 patients reviewed this
33% reported success
67% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Pregabalin and Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
Prescription
3 patients reviewed this
67% reported success
33% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Ice Packs
Self-Management
Under toes and finger tips.
3 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Capsaicin cream (OTC or RX)
Topical Treatment
May cause pain when first used.
3 patients reviewed this
0% reported success
33% reported no effect
67% reported feeling worse
Magnesium lotion
Topical Treatment
3 patients reviewed this
33% reported success
0% reported no effect
67% reported feeling worse
Sleep under a weighted blanket
Self-Management
2 patients reviewed this
50% reported success
50% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Pillow top bath mat
Other Remedies
Helps when showering.
2 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Nortriptolene (Pamelor)
Prescription
2 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Cold laser therapy
Other Remedies
2 patients reviewed this
50% reported success
50% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Keep feet dry, change damp socks to dry socks
Self-Management
For cold whether climates.
2 patients reviewed this
50% reported success
50% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Celebrex
Prescription
2 patients reviewed this
0% reported success
50% reported no effect
50% reported feeling worse
Pickle juice
Self-Management
2 patients reviewed this
50% reported success
50% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Compounded lotion (Lamotrigine 2.5, Meloxicam 009%, Lidocaine 2%, Prilocaine 2%)
Prescription
Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.
2 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Arnica Gel
OTC Meds
1 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Penetrex
Topical Treatment
1 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Powerdot electrical muscle stimulator
Other Remedies
www.powerdot.com
1 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Oxcarbazepine (Oxtellar, Trileptal)
Prescription
1 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Cryotherapy
Investigational
Use of an extremely cold liquid to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue.
1 patients reviewed this
0% reported success
100% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Vivitrol or Revia (naltrexone)
Prescription
Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.
1 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
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