Some Basic Advice About Neuropathy

Today's post comes from ezinearticles.com (see link below) and is written by Dr. John Hayes Jr who has appeared regularly on this blog. Despite running a private clinic (which is not normally something advertised here) his advice is always sensible, based on facts and of great value to neuropathy sufferers. This article takes a common-sense look at neuropathy as a whole and gives basic advice for everyone to follow.

A Common-Sense Approach to Neuropathy Treatment

By John Hayes Jr

One of the things that we see in the office all too frequently is when a patient presents with neuropathy symptoms, sometimes for many years.

Too often, neuropathy patients search for answers without actually engaging in any effective treatment. And too often real answers as to what may be responsible for your neuropathy never come.

All the while however, the actual conditions underlying or aggravating neuropathy are going untreated.

The consequences of this are dangerous. The longer you delay proper treatment, the more difficult effective treatment could actually be.

This is not to say every case of neuropathy is curable; unfortunately, it is not.

But we now understand the impact of things like lifestyle, cigarette smoking, and body weight have on most forms of peripheral neuropathy, and related disorders such as fibromyalgia.

Many types of chronic pain respond exactly the same way.

So here's the best advice I can give you: If you believe you may be suffering from neuropathy, it is important to get proper treatment that targets the overall improvement of your health-early.

Keep in mind that very rarely do drug-only therapies provide a lasting answer. In fact, drug-only therapy can mask underlying causes of neuropathy, and make your condition progress faster.

At the same time, work with healthcare professionals that understand all possible underlying causes.

Identify any correctable things such as poor diet, cigarette smoking et cetera. Above all, it is important to take responsibility for your own care, in your own health.

Jump on any new injury or illness with pain as soon as possible. It is vital with any new condition or injury to reduce pain quickly, and as much as possible with non-drug methods.

This is why seeking therapy soon after injury or onset of a condition like shingles or neuropathy--or even headaches and back pain--can produce much better long-term treatment results! Use every non-drug tool available as soon after the onset of injury or illness as possible.

Neuropathy and chronic pain are not one-size-fits-all disorders. Peripheral neuropathy patients who do the best realize this-and take action every single day.

Learn all you can about things like gluten- and dairy-free diets.

Be sure to get regular physical activity as tolerated. Explore proper physical therapy and treatments such as neurostimulation and laser.

Listen to your body. Pay attention to what it is telling you. Years from now, when you are still enjoying your health, you'll be glad you did.


Dr. John Hayes, Jr. is an Evvy Award Nominee and author of "Living and Practicing by Design" and "Beating Neuropathy-Taking Misery to Miracles in Just 5 Weeks!"

His work on peripheral neuropathy has expanded the specialty of effective neuropathy treatments to physicians, physical therapists and nurses.

A free Ebook, CD and information packet on his unique services and trainings can be obtained by registering your information at

http://neuropathydr.com

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