For many suffering from diabetic peripheral neuropathy the information in the blog may be the most important information you need to know. We will discuss the basics of diabetic neuropathy and the conventional treatment options.
Many have heard of sciatic nerve pain a term that refers to pain caused by the sciatic nerve. It’s been assumed that if you have nerve pain that radiates down your upper leg down into your lower leg and into the foot it’s likely sciatic pain.
Have you considered the posterior tibial nerve as the potential culprit behind the nerve pain in your foot? This blog delves into the functions of the posterior tibial nerve, exploring its impact on the bottom of your foot and the diverse symptoms it may trigger, including burning, tingling, numbness, and weakness.
We have been seeing more and more glimpses of normality now that the world is coming out of the COVID pandemic, but those of us in the healthcare community are seeing what is suspected to be adverse effects of the vaccine. Yes, there is controversy about the vaccine, and yes, many question the risk of…
Diabetes is becoming more common worldwide. It is known that the number of people with diabetes is soaring. Countries where diabetes used to be rare such as China are seeing a significant increase. Why is that? Many experts would agree it’s the increase in spread of the American diet worldwide which can cause obesity ,one…
Unfortunately, most people reading this may experience poor sleep due to nerve pain. Difficulty falling asleep, poor sleep quality, exhaustion; these can all be factors of nerve pain at night. Not to mention the anxiousness of thinking what you’ll do the next night. Many individuals experience the pain all the way from their hips, to…
Many of you have been led to believe that restless legs may have to do with dopamine a neurotransmitter in the brain, or your iron levels or magnesium levels. Yes this may have a role however from my experience, the experiences of my patients along with my research point another direction, THE LEGS! Yes where…
Have you heard these comments regarding peripheral neuropathy? “The nerve fibers have disintegrated so they are permanently damaged, it’s irreversible.” “There is no cure.” Listening to this, you walk away from whichever doctor told you this and you say to yourself “Oh well, I guess the nerve damage is permanent and there is nothing I…
Opiate Addiction Chronic nerve pain is a very common problem and maybe dangerous because of the overuse of narcotics and the potential for opioid addiction. And as you may have heard in the news approximately 80,000 – 90,000 people have died from drug overdoses annually in recent years. Chronic pain is becoming a big health…
Arthritis is a very common problem in the foot and ankle area and can occur in different locations. Because the foot has so many bones, there are many joints that can become painful. Symptoms First, it is important to understand what the symptoms of arthritis are. Symptoms tend to present as a deep, dull type…