This week we are going to discuss one of the most often asked questions about peripheral neuropathy: If this is a permanent condition, why prescribe therapy? Many patients develop loss of balance and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a debilitating, progressive neurologic disorder that affects about 30% of ...

Peripheral neuropathy is often characterized by weakness, pain, numbness and tingling in the extremities and debilitating balance problems resulting from nerve damage. This damage is commonly caused ...

Shock wave therapy uses sound energy waves to improve blood flow and promote healing. This treatment has been linked to reduced pain and overall symptom improvement for people with diabetic neuropathy ...

Patients continue to find success in neuropathy treatments through a noninvasive, painless and drug-free approach that includes the use of light therapy to stimulate tissue repair, said Dr. Shawn ...

Medtronic’s neurostimulators for spinal cord stimulation help diabetic peripheral neuropathy sufferers experience significantly less pain compared to just using conventional treatments. The company’s ...

A study conducted at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil concluded that the use of monochromatic infrared light in conjunction with conventional physical therapy is a promising ...

Dyslipidemia is a known risk factor for diabetic neuropathy, which suggests that lipid-lowering medications might have a preventive effect. In the general population, however, lipid-lowering therapy ...

Credit: Getty Images. Investigators assessed the efficacy and tolerability of a high-concentration capsaicin 8% patch to treat diabetic peripheral nerve pain, either alone or in combination with ...

According to the American Diabetes Association, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy affects millions, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the limbs. Beyond physical symptoms, it often leads to severe ...

Exercise may improve CIPN symptoms in ovarian cancer patients, though evidence is limited. CIPN is linked to decreased physical function and quality of life, with no consensus on management. Some ...