Neuropathy is a
painful condition. The usual 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 pointing to an inflammation/gut connection
that may be a factor. Nutritional supplements come into play for these Colorado Springs neuropathy pain
sufferers. The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR as a member of their healthcare team shares some new
studies on the effectiveness of these additional nutritional options.
NUTRITION FOR NEUROPATHY PAIN
Seven to
10% of the population suffers with neuropathic pain. Common
treatment options consist of tricyclic antidepressant drugs,
serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors, and anticonvulsants. For some
patients, these options do not
always fulfill 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 B vitamin, namely B7) on neuropathic
pain was evaluated and found to be a potential
therapy for neuropathic pain. The study found 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 carefully utilized
in certain patients with certain conditions (like renal dysfunction).
Again, Vitamin B supplementation was shown to be well tolerated and
to be more effective in relieving neuropathic pain than meds
alone. (3) The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR will combine 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 associated with changes
in lifestyle, researchers realized that diet and lifestyle interventions help manage
neuropathy. Since the gut microbiome and inflammation influence
neuropathy, researchers studied and found value
in exercise, nutrition, supplements, acupuncture and mindfulness-based practices
in neuropathy care. (4) One study specifically mixed
mindfulness with vitamin D to see how it impacted the
lives of diabetic neuropathy patients. It worked! The
combination decreased pain severity and disability which improved
their quality of life. (5) At The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR we add gentle
spinal manipulation via the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management into
the treatment plan to enhance relief.
CONTACT The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Silke Laub on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as she
describes how chiropractic care can augment
traditional treatments of diseases to help pain patients.
Schedule your Colorado Springs chiropractic appointment
now. The pain of neuropathy inspires its sufferers
to find relief. The usual approach of medication is one
way. If it does not deliver the relief you desire,
let’s talk about some other approaches to try. Your
pain relief and quality of life are important to The Chiropractic TRUhealthDR!