What do you do to help numbness in feet and ankle?

Answer 1

Neuropathy is a condition of the nerves that causes numbness, tingling, pain or pins and needles sensations in the hands, feet, arms or legs. It occurs differently for different people, but is always caused by nerve damage of some sort. All Neuropathy is caused by damage to the nerves. Nerves are the communication lines of the body. Electrical signals from the brain travel through the nerves and give instructions to the various body parts. The body receives information from the environment through the senses and sends this I nformaiton to the brain via the nerves. Breakdown of the myelin sheath around the nerves. Without this protection the electrical signals are not transferred properly just like if you stripped the covering off the electrical wires in you house.

As the nerve damage gets worse, the nerves either l ose their ability to transmit information (numbness) or they start sending false signals (Pain or tingling). Neuropathy is a condition where the nerves have sustained enough damage that there is noticeable numbness, pain or tingling. It is becoming widely known that certain special forms of B vitamins have a lot to do with repairing nerve damage. Some people have tried larege amounts of ordinary B1, B12 or B complex vitamins and they find that it does not help them. Ordinary B vitamins are water-soluble and they wash out of the body long before they get to the required levels needed in your blood stream sot that it can begin repairing nerve damage. You can read about this at www.realfoodnutrients.com/neu/home.htm

Answer 2

Neuropathy is a condition of the nerves that causes numbness, tingling, pain or pins and needles sensations in the hands, feet, arms or legs. It occurs differently for different people, but is always caused by nerve damage of some sort. All Neuropathy is caused by damage to the nerves.

Nerves are the communication lines of the body. Electrical signals from the brain travel through the nerves and give instructions to the various body parts. The body receives information from the environment through the senses and sends this Information to the brain via the nerves.

Breakdown of the myelin sheath around the nerves. Without this protection the electrical signals are not transferred properly just like if you stripped the covering off the electrical wires in you house.

As the nerve damage gets worse, the nerves either lose their ability to transmit information (numbness) or they start sending false signals (Pain or tingling).

Neuropathy is a condition where the nerves have sustained enough damage that there is noticeable numbness, pain or tingling.

Sometimes the source of the nerve damage will need to be reduced or eliminated in order to see results (mediations, alcohol, etc)

It is becoming widely known that certain special forms of B vitamins have a lot to do with repairing nerve damage. Some people have tried large amounts of ordinary B1, B12 or B complex vitamins and they find that it does not help them. Ordinary B vitamins are water-soluble and they wash out of the body long before they get to the required levels needed in your blood stream sot that it can begin repairing nerve damage.

There is a type of B1 called Benfotiamine that is fat soluable so the body can hold onto the vitamin and actually use it. Also needed is that the B12 converted to Methyl B12 which means that the body doesn't have to convert it in the liver, but it will be readable absorbed and used.

Answer 3

There is no cure for any type of neuropathy which results from damage to the nerves. Since the potential list of causes is extensive, there is not a specific problem to focus on and so, research is limited. The Neuropathy Organization (see link) provides a great website into the causes, treatments, and current thinking about neuropathies.

Many patients find relief with Lyrica, or with one of several anti-seizure medications which help to lessen the constant pain. Some of those meds are: the newer Trileptal or one of the older anti-convulsant drugs. None of these meds can be stopped abruptly, but must be tapered down under a doctor's supervision.

Note that Neurontin (Gabapentin) was shown in studies to have little effect, but Neurontin remains the first med often given to patients with neuropathy. It comes in 100mg and 300mg capsules.

Be aware that over-the-counter or narcotic pain relievers do not touch neuropathic pain.

Many patients seek home relief for this very real and debilitating condition. Each person must identify what works best; what helps one person may make another person hurt more. If you try heat or ice, be aware that tissue damage could occur because the nerves are damaged. Check the area every 5 minutes when using heat or ice and remove these things if the skin looks red. Have someone else touch the skin to assess temperature because neuropathy damages skin nerve receptors and nerve endings.

Some patients get some relief by wrapping the legs snugly in soft sheets with no wrinkles or gaps. Look for pants/slacks made of soft material. Wear socks inside out to keep seams away from toes or buy diabetic-seamless socks.

Some people get neuropathy in the arms and hands. They sometimes get relief by elevating the limb on a pillow, even when sitting. Some people use a sling for 30 minutes, then take it off for several hours.

Make sure to read the website info and discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

Neuropathy is basically nerve damage and can be created from Diabetes, trauma, surgery, toxins, drug side effects, etc. etc. The way to handle the damage is to give the body the nutrients it needs to repair the nerves.

Answer 4

Is there medicine for Neuropathy?