Neuropathic pain is an uncomfortable condition. The common approach for conventional medicine
is pharmacological drugs. Some patients find relief while others look beyond medication in the light of less than desired relief. New
realizations are pointing to an inflammation/gut connection
that may play a role. Nutritional supplements come into play for these Orchard Park, NY neuropathy pain
sufferers. Novelli Wellness Center as a member of their healthcare team shares some new
studies on the effectiveness of these additional nutritional options.
NUTRITION FOR NEUROPATHY PAIN
Seven to
10% of the population suffers with neuropathic pain. Common
treatment options include tricyclic antidepressant drugs,
serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors, and anticonvulsants. For many
patients, these options do not
always fulfill their expectations, so
they turn to nonpharmacologic treatments like nutritional
supplements. Many 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 found to be a possible
therapy for neuropathic pain. The study documented that biotin
supplementation could decrease the dose required
of analgesic drugs. (2) Other nutritional means have been tested
like magnesium, ALA, and GLA but need to be carefully used
in certain patients with certain conditions (like renal dysfunction).
Again, Vitamin B supplementation was found to be well tolerated and
to be more effective in relieving neuropathic pain than medications
alone. (3) Novelli Wellness Center will combine options to assist
patients in finding pain relief.
COMBINATION OF APPROACHES NEUROPATHY RELIEF
Combinations of treatments often do
more than one. For neuropathy, combining the knowledge
that metabolic syndrome and neuropathy are linked with lifestyle changes, researchers found that lifestyle
and diet interventions help handle
neuropathy. Since the gut microbiome and inflammation affect
neuropathy, researchers studied and recognized value
in exercise, nutrition, supplements, acupuncture and mindfulness-based practices
in neuropathy care. (4) One study specifically combined
mindfulness with vitamin D to see how it affected the
lives of diabetic neuropathy patients. It worked! The
combination reduced pain severity and disability which improved
their quality of life. (5) At Novelli Wellness Center we include gentle
spinal manipulation via the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management into
the treatment plan to enhance relief.
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illustrates how chiropractic care can boost
traditional treatments of diseases to ease patients’ pain.
Schedule your Orchard Park, NY chiropractic appointment
soon. The pain of neuropathy inspires its sufferers
to find relief. The usual approach of medication is one
way. If it does not deliver the relief you want,
let us talk about some other choices to try. Your
pain relief and quality of life are important to Novelli Wellness Center!