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 pointing to an inflammation/gut connection
that may be a factor. Nutritional supplements factor into
the situation for these Fort Wayne neuropathy pain
sufferers. Aaron 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
Neuropathic pain affects 7 to 10% of the population. Typical
treatment options consist of tricyclic antidepressant drugs,
serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors, and anticonvulsants. For some
sufferers, these approaches don’t
always fulfill their expectations, so
they check into nonpharmacologic treatments like nutritional
supplements. Many 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 tested and confirmed it as a possible
therapy for neuropathic pain. The study documented that biotin
supplementation could reduce the required dosage
of analgesic drugs. (2) Other nutritional approaches have been tried
like magnesium, ALA, and GLA but need to be carefully utilized
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) Aaron Chiropractic Clinic will combine options to assist
patients in finding pain relief.
COMBINATION OF APPROACHES NEUROPATHY RELIEF
Combinations of treatment methods often perform better 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 manage
neuropathy. Since the gut microbiome and inflammation affect
neuropathy, researchers studied and found 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 succeeded! The
combination decreased pain severity and disability which improved
their quality of life. (5) At Aaron Chiropractic Clinic 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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traditional treatments of diseases to ease patients’ pain.
Schedule your Fort Wayne chiropractic appointment
soon. The pain of neuropathy inspires its sufferers
to find relief. The common approach of medication is one
method. If it does not deliver the relief you want,
let’s talk about some other approaches to try. Your
pain relief and quality of life are vital to Aaron Chiropractic Clinic!