Neuropathic pain is an uncomfortable condition. The usual approach for conventional medicine
is medication. Some patients are satisfied with
this approach while others look beyond medication in the light of less than desired relief. New
realizations are indicating an inflammation/gut connection
that may play a role. Nutritional supplements factor into
the situation for these La Grande neuropathy pain
sufferers. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC as a member of their healthcare team shares some new
studies on the effectiveness of these additional nutritional options.
NUTRITION FOR NEUROPATHY PAIN
Neuropathic pain affects 7 to 10% of the population. Usual
treatment options include tricyclic antidepressant drugs,
serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors, and anticonvulsants. For some
sufferers, these approaches do not
always satisfy their expectations, so
they turn to nonpharmacologic treatments like nutritional
supplements. Some try vitamins B and D, zinc, magnesium, and St. John’s
wart and curcumin. (1) In a recent rat study, the antinociceptive effect
of biotin (a B vitamin, namely B7) on neuropathic
pain was tested and confirmed it as a possible
therapy for neuropathic pain. The study found that biotin
supplementation could decrease the required dosage
of analgesic drugs. (2) Other nutritional approaches have been tried
like magnesium, ALA, and GLA but need to be cautiously used
in certain patients with certain conditions (like renal dysfunction).
Again, Vitamin B supplementation was found to be well tolerated and
to be more successful in relieving neuropathic pain than meds
alone. (3) Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC will blend options to assist
patients in finding pain relief.
COMBINATION OF APPROACHES NEUROPATHY RELIEF
Combinations of treatments often perform better than one. For neuropathy, combining the knowledge
that metabolic syndrome and neuropathy are associated with lifestyle changes, researchers found that diet and lifestyle interventions help manage
neuropathy. Since the gut microbiome and inflammation affect
neuropathy, researchers studied and recognized value
in exercise, nutrition, supplements, acupuncture and mindfulness-based practices
for neuropathy care. (4) One study specifically mixed
mindfulness with vitamin D to see how it affected the
lives of diabetic neuropathy patients. It worked! The
combination decreased pain severity and disability which improved
their quality of life. (5) At Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC we add gentle
spinal manipulation via the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management into
the mix to enhance relief.
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now. The pain of neuropathy inspires its sufferers
to find relief. The common approach of medication is one
way. If it does not deliver the relief you desire,
let us talk about some other choices to try. Your
pain relief and quality of life are important to Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC!