Identification

• You know that you are suffering from a type of neuropathy when you can identify one or more of the following symptoms: Many people describe this nerve disorder as pain, numbness, or tingling that is generally reported in the hands, legs and feet, but it can occur in one or many parts of the body. Extreme sensitivity to touch, weakness in leg muscles, burning sensations and muscle spasms are also symptoms.
  
  

Types of Neuropathy

• Types of neuropathy include diabetic, nutritional and idiopathic. Idiopathic means it cannot be linked to a specific cause. With more than 100 types and symptoms, you will need to work closely with your physician to discover why you are experiencing these symptoms.
  
  

Causes of Neuropathy and Nerve Damage

• There are several causes of neuropathy, especially peripheral neuropathy, the major cause can be linked to diabetes mellitus. However, the cause of problems with the nerves can be unidentifiable, especially in the elderly. The most documented causes are diseases like HIV or hepatitis B, medications, alcoholism, autoimmune disorders, toxicity, vitamin deficiency, heredity, cancer, nerve damage and inflammation.
  
  

Herbs and Natural Remedies

• While severe cases require medications, many people are finding relief from the following herbal and natural remedies.
  - Acupuncture treatments: a therapy where fine needles are inserted in various nerves providing relief.
  - Foot soaks: bath detoxification kits are available for patients with neuropathy.
  - Herbal supplements: this will be subject to the individual, but well worth a try to avoid medications.
  - Evening primrose oil: In high doses, this has helped many with pain.
  - Nerve block injections: usually lidocaine, which temporarily provides relief and is used in conjunction with medicines and therapies.
  - Vitamins: thiamine and metafolin to help nutrition-induced neuropathy symptoms.
  - Physical therapy: such as massage, exercise and heat therapy.
  - Support: Forums and other support groups can help with frustrations and be of assistance in finding helpful remedies not covered in every article or website dedicated to neuropathy symptoms.
  
  NeuropathyRx is a safe herbal supplement containing, vitamin C, for the formation of collagen in muscle, selenium, an antioxidant for the prevention a number of degenerative conditions like cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular, neurological, aging, infections and cell damage. L-carnitine and alpha lipoic acid reduce free radicals and protect the cells from damage. N-acetyl-cysteine helps with pain, nerve regeneration, detoxification, immune system, and prevention of vascular damage especially in diabetics.
  
  While there are many herbal distributors claiming to be able to help with neuropathy, you will have to try a few on your own and decide which is most effective for relieving your symptoms. Herbal remedies are going to affect each individual differently. Additionally, you will need to check that any medications you currently take don't interact adversely with the ingredients found in any herbal concoction. You must also consider checking out your supplements if you are pregnant or nursing.
  
  

Conclusion

• Since there are so many reasons a person may have neuropathy, there are no hard, fast rules for relief. However, the sooner you get a diagnosis from your doctor and begin some form of treatment, you will increase the chances of thwarting the nerve damage problem or at least impede its progress.
  
  Use the helpful resource below for assistance in speaking with your doctor about your condition. You can download the questionnaire and print it before visiting your doctor and add your own questions for your unique circumstances.