Neuropathy is a
painful 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 pointing to an inflammation/gut connection
that may play a role. Nutritional supplements come into play for these Murfreesboro neuropathy pain
sufferers. Most Chiropractic Clinic 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 some
patients, these approaches do not
always satisfy their hope for relief, so
they check into nonpharmacologic treatments like nutritional
supplements. Some try vitamins B and D, zinc, magnesium, and St. John’s
wart and curcumin. (1) In a new rat study, the antinociceptive effect
of biotin (a B vitamin, namely B7) on neuropathic
pain was evaluated and found to be a potential
therapy for neuropathic pain. The study found that biotin
supplementation could reduce the dose required
of analgesic drugs. (2) Other nutritional approaches have been tested
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 shown to be well tolerated and
to be more effective in relieving neuropathic pain than meds
alone. (3) Most Chiropractic Clinic will blend options to help patients find pain relief.
COMBINATION OF APPROACHES NEUROPATHY RELIEF
Combinations of treatment methods often do
more than one. For neuropathy, combining the understanding
that metabolic syndrome and neuropathy are associated with lifestyle changes, researchers realized that diet and lifestyle interventions help manage
neuropathy. Since the gut microbiome and inflammation affect
neuropathy, researchers examined 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 succeeded! The
combination reduced pain severity and disability which improved
their quality of life. (5) At Most Chiropractic Clinic we include gentle
spinal manipulation via the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management into
the mix to help manage relief.
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Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Silke Laub on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as she
describes how chiropractic care can boost
traditional treatments of diseases to ease patients’ pain.
Schedule your Murfreesboro chiropractic appointment
soon. The pain of neuropathy inspires its sufferers
to find relief. The common approach of medication is one
way. If it doesn’t deliver the relief you want,
let’s talk about some other choices to try. Your
pain relief and quality of life are important to Most Chiropractic Clinic!