Articles categorized as Diabetic Neuropathy Nerve Pain

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Show 1174: What to Do About Skeeter Syndrome

This week, share your thoughts and learn about skeeter syndrome, how certain common drugs affect your ability to think and statin side effects.

Are Statin Side Effects Fake Medical News?

Some doctors get angry when there are reports about statins and adverse drug reactions. Are statin side effects fake or all in peoples' heads? What say you?

Statins, Low LDL Cholesterol and Nerve Damage in People with Diabetes

Could there be a relationship between statins and low LDL cholesterol and nerve damage? A new study from Germany has produced evidence that there is a link.

Can the Antidepressant Amitriptyline Mess Up Memory?

The antidepressant amitriptyline is prescribed for nerve pain, fibromyalgia, insomnia or migraines. Can amitriptyline cause memory problems?

Which Drugs Mess with Vitamin B12?

Some common medications can mess with vitamin B12 and deplete body stores of this crucial nutrient. A supplement can be helpful.

Are Prescription Drug Ads on TV Driving You Crazy?

Are prescription drug ads on TV making you mad as hell? If you are fed up with drug commercials, you are not alone. Even doctors have reached their limits.

Cannabidiol Oil Solved Severe Seizure Problem and Painful Neuropathy

Medical marijuana is now legal in many states but many people are unaware of the pros & cons. Does cannabidiol oil work for hard-to-treat pain and epilepsy?

Can Curry Spice Overcome Diabetic Nerve Pain?

Taking curcumin, derived from the yellow curry spice turmeric, helped one reader get rid of his diabetic nerve pain in less than a month.

Diabetic Neuropathy Made Better With Marijuana

Although more research is needed, medical marijuana may offer an effective way to soothe the extreme pain of diabetic neuropathy.

Was Gabapentin for Pain a Factor in Suicide?

A drug prescribed to ease neuropathic pain, together with an antidepressant, could have increased the possibility of suicide.

Fenugreek Helped Burning Feet

Taking fenugreek as a supplement eased the pain of burning feet associated with diabetes.

Lyrica Side Effects & Withdrawal are Worrisome

Lyrica is prescribed for pain and fibromyalgia, but stopping the drug can result in a troublesome withdrawal syndrome.

Neuropathy: Natural Treatments for Nerve Pain

When readers ask us about treatments for neuropathy (nerve pain) , we suggest they might want to consider Benfotiamine, a synthetic derivative of Vitamin B.

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