Effective Minimally Invasive Pain Treatments for Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy can be painful and difficult to manage, not to mention
that having diabetes puts you at risk for many wide-ranging health complications.
At American Pain Consortium, our team of
board-certified pain management professionals has helped many patients achieve symptom relief from diabetic neuropathy
without the need to resort to powerful prescription medicine or surgery.
Get back to doing what you love by reaching out to our team today to see
a diabetic neuropathy specialist.
Why Do Diabetics Sometimes Get Neuropathy?
Diabetes affects many millions of people worldwide, and this progressive
disease stems from chronically high blood sugar levels. About half of
those with diabetes will eventually develop
peripheral neuropathy, according to research from the National Institute of Health, and other
research estimates nearly 3 in 4 diabetics develop it. That’s because
long-term exposure to high blood sugar irreparably damages your nerves,
causing sensory deficits. For example, diabetics are at high risk of not
being able to feel the pain of cuts or scrapes on their feet or toes once
diabetic neuropathy takes hold. This can lead to disastrous and even life-threatening
complications and could necessitate foot or leg amputation should an infection
begin to spread.
Non-Medication Treatments for Diabetic Neuropathy Relief
Diabetes can seriously impede your life and affect your ability to do the
things you love to do. That’s why you
must manage your diabetes with the help of a physician as the first-line treatment
for diabetic neuropathy. At
American Pain Consortium, our physicians can help manage your diabetic neuropathy symptoms through
the administration of
electric cell signaling treatment (ECST) that delivers energy waves to the area where you experience pain, tingling,
or numbness to treat it at the source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there specific lifestyle adjustments I should combine with pain management
for diabetic neuropathy?
Yes, treatment is significantly more effective when paired with targeted
lifestyle adjustments. First and foremost is meticulous blood sugar management,
as stabilizing your glucose is the only way to prevent further nerve degradation.
Beyond that, engaging in low-impact exercise like swimming or cycling
improves blood circulation to your extremities, which aids in nerve health.
Inspecting your feet daily for unnoticed cuts or blisters is critical
to preventing infections. Finally, avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol
consumption are essential, as both habits restrict blood flow and act
as toxins that can accelerate nerve damage.
Can stress or anxiety make my diabetic neuropathy pain feel worse?
Yes. There is a direct, physiological link between your emotional state
and your perception of physical pain. When you experience high levels
of stress or anxiety, your body releases cortisol and adrenaline, which
initiate a "fight or flight" response. This hormonal surge increases
systemic inflammation and heightens the sensitivity of your nervous system,
essentially turning up the volume on the pain signals your damaged nerves
are already sending. Managing stress through mindfulness, relaxation techniques,
and adequate sleep can actively help quiet these neurological pathways.
When you’re ready to learn more about our diabetic neuropathy treatment,
contact our team to book an appointment.
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