Neuropathy is a
painful condition. The common approach for conventional medicine
is medication. Some patients are satisfied with
this approach while others look beyond medication when they
don’t get the relief they want. New
realizations are indicating an inflammation/gut connection
that may play a role. Nutritional supplements factor into
the situation for these West Des Moines neuropathy pain
sufferers. Executive Chiropractic of Iowa 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. Usual
treatment options consist of tricyclic antidepressant drugs,
serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors, and anticonvulsants. For some
patients, these approaches don’t
always satisfy 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 new rat study, the antinociceptive effect
of biotin (a vitamin known as B7) on neuropathic
pain was evaluated and found to be a potential
therapy for neuropathic pain. The study documented that biotin
supplementation could reduce the required dosage
of analgesic drugs. (2) Other nutritional approaches have been tested
like magnesium, ALA, and GLA but need to be cautiously utilized
in certain patients with specific 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) Executive Chiropractic of Iowa will mix 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 knowledge
that metabolic syndrome and neuropathy are linked with changes
in lifestyle, researchers found that lifestyle
and diet interventions help handle
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 find how it impacted the
lives of diabetic neuropathy patients. It succeeded! The
combination reduced pain severity and disability which enhanced
their quality of life. (5) At Executive Chiropractic of Iowa we insert gentle
spinal manipulation via the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management into
the mix to help manage relief.
CONTACT Executive Chiropractic of Iowa
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describes how chiropractic care can boost
traditional treatments of diseases to help pain patients.
Schedule your West Des Moines chiropractic appointment
today. The pain of neuropathy inspires its sufferers
to find relief. The usual approach of medication is one
way. If it doesn’t deliver the relief you want,
let’s talk about some other approaches to try. Your
pain relief and quality of life are important to Executive Chiropractic of Iowa!