Tag: neuropathic pain


  • Relief from neuropathic pain with phenytoin cream according to new study

    Phenytoin provided temporary relief from neuropathic pain reports a recent study in the Journal of Pain Research. The doctors, Jan M. Keppel Hesselink and David Kopsky, from the Institute for Neuropathic Pain in Amsterdam, summarized their findings on the benefits of a 10% topical cream with phenytoin as the active ingredient as follows. “We, therefore, developed a…

  • Exercise for neuropathy sufferers can help deal with pain

    Exercise can help manage the pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. While the uncomfort won’t go away, staying active as much as possible serves to keep the body and mind sharp. Fitness Expert, Jennifer Bayliss in Everydayhealth.com, answers the question, “I have diabetes-related neuropathy and I’m a little afraid to exercise because of it. Can you give…

  • Suffer from nerve pain? These 18 essential oils could provide some relief. An article in aromautopia.com , 18 Best Essential Oils For Nerve Pain, had a wonderful graphic about the essential oils. The oils mentioned included: These aren’t cures for nerve pain, but recommendations as possible ways to lessen it’s effects. As the author cautions,…

  • Can legalized marijuana use help relieve pain from neuropathy?

    The proposals for legalized marijuana use in the 2016 elections garnered wide support according to CULTURE magazine. “Another election has come and gone, and no matter which way you voted, it is clear that cannabis came out on top, winning seven of the nine initiatives on the ballot, with another one too close to call, but on…