Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment in Annapolis, MD

Yes! Most Physicians will prescribe medications to manage the neuropathy symptoms however there are many more treatments available outside of just the typical prescribed drugs. Check out our office’s available treatments listed below.

Walking is not bad per se, however it is important to understand the severity of the neuropathy as many patients become fall risks and are much more susceptible to injury. Prior to getting neuropathy symptoms under control it is common for patients to need things like shoe inserts, a brace, or possibly a walking aid; either to help them tolerate walking or as a safety precaution. Getting evaluated by a Physical Therapist is a great place to start when determining what amount of exercise can be tolerated as well as SAFE for you!

Absolutely. If you have Diabetic Neuropathy many of your symptoms will be directly influenced by what you eat. If your neuropathy has been caused by something else there is still a good chance that what you are eating will exacerbate your neuropathy symptoms. There are many foods that can affect the health of the nerves in our body, for example, foods that are inflammatory or a diet deficient in B vitamins can all negatively impact us. 

There are a multitude of reasons as to why neuropathy symptoms can flare up. It is very common for a poor diet, decreased physical health, poor emotional state, high stress, injury, illness, and more. This is another reason why seeking professional help is so integral in managing neuropathy symptoms, when “triggers” can be identified often there can be an immense improvement in the overall management of your neuropathy.