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A lot of people hear that there is no cure for neuropathy, and they get discouraged. Not Susan…

A lot of people hear that there is no cure for neuropathy, and they get discouraged. They resign themselves to the idea that they will live with their symptoms forever, and might never find relief. One of our favorite things is being able to dispel this misconception and let someone know that NeuropathyDR® has the [...]

Entrapment Neuropathy: More Than Just Carpal Tunnel!

Two main conditions affect the ulnar nerve: Guyon’s canal syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome. Guyon’s canal syndrome is almost exactly the same in symptoms as carpal tunnel syndrome (pain and tingling in the palm and first three fingers), but involves a completely different nerve. Guyon’s canal syndrome is caused by pressure on your wrists, often by resting them at a desk or workstation, and is frequently experienced by cyclists due to pressure from the handlebars.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and NeuropathyDR Treatment Centers

when damage to the nerve has already taken place, your NeuropathyDR® clinician may recommend more extensive measures. If your symptoms have continued for more than a few weeks with home treatments, see your ND clinician as soon as possible! Your ND clinician will be able to prescribe our specially designed CTS Protocol which is proving successful in centers around the country!

5 Myths about Neuropathy

Since Peripheral neuropathy affects people of so many ages, physical conditions, and other variables, it can often be confusing to find consistent information. Changes in medical research resulting in outdated data, “best guesses” on the parts of sufferers and medical practitioners being reproduced as facts, and just plain likely-sounding rumors all contribute to a host of very basic misinformation about neuropathy. This week, we at NeuropathyDR® will be taking a look at the ReBuilder and some of the most common rumors we’ve found, and will do our best to set the record straight!

Gluten Sensitivity and Peripheral Neuropathy

Gluten free bakeries… Gluten free cereals… Totally gluten free diets… You can’t look through a magazine or turn on the TV these days without seeing something about the benefits of going gluten free in your diet. Going gluten-free is more than just the latest fad diet. Especially for the growing number of people with celiac [...]

Exercising Caution With Autonomic Neuropathy

If you’ve been diagnosed with autonomic neuropathy[1], you know you’re at risk for some serious medical issues. Autonomic neuropathy (i.e., nerve damage to the autonomic nervous system) can affect every system in the body, especially: Cardiovascular – your heart, blood pressure and circulation Respiratory Gastrointestinal – your digestion, ability to ability to empty your bowels [...]

Answering the “Why” of Neuropathy

If you’ve been diagnosed with neuropathy as a result of Diabetes HIV/AIDS or some other autoimmune disease Chemotherapy Shingles Heredity You probably have more questions than answers. Neuropathy is probably the one symptom you never expected when you received your diagnosis. To understand why you developed neuropathy, it helps to understand exactly what neuropathy is. [...]

Why Herniated Discs Can Cause Neuropathy

Have you been diagnosed with a herniated disc? If so, you probably have the usual symptoms[1]: Low backache Numbness (if the disc is actually pressing on a nerve) Leg pain Those symptoms are no surprise. But what may be a surprise are other symptoms[2]: Severe, sharp, electric shock-like, shooting pain Deep burning or cold in [...]

Why Do Diabetics Develop Neuropathy?

If you have diabetes and you have any of these symptoms[1]: Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting Difficulty swallowing Deep pain, especially in your legs and feet Loss of sensation and ability to feel warmth or cold Muscle cramps Numbness, tingling or burning in your arms, hands, legs or feet Weakness Dizziness, especially when you try to [...]

Making the Most of Your Time with Your Doctor to Treat Your Peripheral Neuropathy

If you’ve been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, chances are that diagnosis was made by your family doctor. Chances are even better that he’s sent you to a specialist to confirm that diagnosis and begin immediate treatment (if you’re lucky). If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy as a result of[1]: Diabetes [...]