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Dealing with neuropathy can be scary for many patients. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with questions like how to manage it, when to seek treatment, and what it all means. That’s why having a qualified professional guide you through recovery is important. However, having a basic understanding of your condition can also be helpful. In this blog, I’ll answer the TOP 10 questions my patients usually ask me about neuropathy.
We understand this can be a lot of information and overwhelming: if you are looking for more support and answers, set up a free consultation with our neuropathy Specialist, Satoru Ozawa. Share your story, get your questions answered, and learn how you can set yourself up for tremendous success in achieving a healthy life.
Neuropathy is a condition that occurs when the peripheral nerves, which are responsible for sending signals from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body, are damaged. This damage can lead to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, prickling, burning, and a loss of sensation in the affected areas. These neuropathy symptoms usually happen at the hands and feet.
Neuropathy can be caused by various factors, including diabetes, traumatic injuries, infections, exposure to toxins, autoimmune diseases, certain medications, vitamin deficiencies, alcoholism, and genetic predisposition. These factors can damage the peripheral nerves, resulting in neuropathy.
Neuropathy is the gradual onset of the loss of sensation in your feet. One of the most common symptoms is numbness and tingling in the feet. Other common signs and symptoms include a prickling sensation, burning pain, and a feeling of wetness. Sometimes, people experience cramping in their calves and feet. Due to the loss of sensation, you might have a hard time balancing or walking.
Peripheral neuropathy can affect anyone regardless of age, sex, race, or ethnicity, as well as personal circumstances and medical history. However, certain people are at a higher risk for specific types of peripheral neuropathy. As you age, the risk of developing peripheral neuropathy increases. It becomes more prevalent among people aged 45 and older and commonly occurs around the 70s-80s.
Depending on the what is the causes of peripheral neuropathy, it can be permanent if due to diabetes, autoimmune disease, or genetic conditions.
There are various therapies available for treating peripheral neuropathy and promoting nerve regeneration. These therapies include medications, scrambler therapy, spinal cord therapy, plasma exchange therapy, physical therapy, and surgery. Acupuncture is also an option for treating peripheral neuropathy.
I have created a 4-step self-care therapy for peripheral neuropathy. You can try these steps to see if your symptoms improve. Here are more details. 4 Steps Of How To Make Foot Neuropathy Better (Numbness & Tingling)
Nerve damage typically recovers very slowly, with the nerve regenerating about 1mm per day. The duration for symptoms to disappear varies, ranging from weeks to months or even years, depending on the severity of the neuropathy.
The treatments focused on reducing the inflammation and restoring nerve regeneration in his foot. Acupuncture has been shown in many studies to be incredibly practical in reducing pain and inflammation due to its ability to stimulate the body to release its natural painkillers. Here is the successful story of peripheral neuropathy. Acupuncture & Neuropathy: Proven Remedy & Speedy Recovery
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As a general rule of thumb, the sooner one receives treatment, the better the prognosis. Some patients come for neuropathy treatment months or even years after the initial onset, and these chronic cases are often more complex and take a much longer time to achieve results. Even then, recovery is not guaranteed.
Regarding the frequency of treatments, acupuncture follows a simple rule. Acute and relatively new conditions are most effectively treated with more frequent visits, whereas chronic and old conditions can benefit from more widespread treatments. In other words, if you just had an onset of neuropathy, you will probably be prescribed 2-3 treatments per week in order to get the most effective results, and chronic cases will generally come in only once a week.
If you or a loved one was diagnosed with a neuropathy and want to learn more about acupuncture and whether it’s appropriate for your case, send us a message through our contact page. Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post! I appreciate your interest and hope to see you again for future posts.
We understand this can be a lot of information and overwhelming: if you are looking for more support and answers, set up a free consultation with our neuropathy Specialist, Satoru Ozawa. Share your story, get your questions answered, and learn how you can set yourself up for tremendous success in achieving a healthy life.
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Licensed acupuncturist, Certified Athletic Trainer and Chinese herbal specialist. With his 10 years of experience in Oriental Medicine, he will recommend the best natural Remedies, including Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and health tips to relieve your suffering.