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What Is The Treatment For Nerve Pain And Tingling?
I have peripheral neopothy - my MRI and EMG came out normal. Have a history of back trouble - had back surgery 13 years ago for herniated disc and have had several steroid shots since for pain which worked very well - last one 4 years ago. Do not have diabetes. Have had burning, tingling feet for 4 months - has progressed up to and including my ankle - now my lower arm and hands tingle when at rest. My doctor has suggested a podiatrist as last resort, but really don't believe they can help - this is a nerve pain/tingling and has progressed.
Thu, 5 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Given the history of peripheral neuropathy, tingling sensation is one of the symptoms. In this condition you can also try physiotherapy treatment in physiotherapy nerve pain can be treated well along with exercises your muscles will also get better conditioned. Try doing light weight exercises along with aerobics, and eat green vegetable and add vit b 12 supplements as (b 12 is considered as neuro tonic). Also give attention to your posture and ergonomics as bad sitting and lying positions keep worsen the symptoms. For your arms and hand do hot and cold therapy (take one bowl of lukewarm water and one bowl of cold water, dip your hands in hot water for three mins and in cold water for one minute, do it 7 to 10 times).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Given the history of peripheral neuropathy, tingling sensation is one of the symptoms. In this condition you can also try physiotherapy treatment in physiotherapy nerve pain can be treated well along with exercises your muscles will also get better conditioned. Try doing light weight exercises along with aerobics, and eat green vegetable and add vit b 12 supplements as (b 12 is considered as neuro tonic). Also give attention to your posture and ergonomics as bad sitting and lying positions keep worsen the symptoms. For your arms and hand do hot and cold therapy (take one bowl of lukewarm water and one bowl of cold water, dip your hands in hot water for three mins and in cold water for one minute, do it 7 to 10 times).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harsh Swarup
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