Is neuropathy curable?

My Dad has been diagnosed w/ severe neuropathy. The neurologist said it was curable but he is in so much pain, constantly. Nothing has helped his pain. He's been suffering for 5 mths now. Any suggestions?

He should see a doctor who may give him other medication for the pain. Tight blood sugar control is the secret for a cure for some.

Diet and exersize .

My dad has had nuropathy as long as I can remember. He still suffers from pain to this day. He has been given every pain medicine there is out there. It works for awhile but, just like anything you build an immunityl. Nueropathy is a nasty thing.

Amitriptyline (Elavil) used in small doses (25 mg) has been shown to give some relief in some patients.

I use it myself and it has helped my pain and tingling.

Peripheral Neuropathy is one of the most common diseases most people have never heard of鈥n fact, upwards of 20 million Americans have it.

Peripheral neuropathy is caused by damage to your body鈥檚 peripheral nerves.
This damage disrupts the body鈥檚 ability to communicate with its muscles, skin, joints, or internal organs. It is like the body鈥檚 wiring system breaking down. If ignored, neuropathy can lead to numbness, pain, weakness and incoordination. However, if it is diagnosed and treated early, peripheral neuropathy can often be controlled, slowing the disease鈥檚 progression.

Peripheral neuropathy is a term used to describe disorders of your peripheral nervous system. Your peripheral nervous system includes nerves in your face, arms, legs, torso, and some nerves in your skull. In fact, all of your nerves not located in your central nervous system 鈥?which includes the brain and the spinal cord 鈥?are peripheral nerves.

Neuropathies may affect just one nerve (mononeuropathy) or several nerves (polyneuropathy). Your nerves provide communication between your brain and your muscles, skin, internal organs and blood vessels. When damaged, your nerves can't communicate properly, and that miscommunication causes symptoms such as pain or numbness.

Peripheral neuropathy often affects people with diabetes and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Certain vitamin deficiencies, some medications and alcoholism can also damage peripheral nerves.

Treating the underlying condition may relieve some cases of peripheral neuropathy. In other cases, treatment of peripheral neuropathy may focus on managing pain. Peripheral nerves have a remarkable ability to regenerate themselves, and new treatments for peripheral neuropathy using nerve growth factors or gene therapy may offer even better chances for recovery in the future.

I am sorry your father is having such a rough time. My neuropathy is moderate. Still, it would scare my teenage kids when I would wince or say "owwww!!!!" when a random electrical jolt would hit my leg or foot.

I have had success with Lyrica, a prescription medicine for neuropathic.pain. I also take Mirapex for restless leg syndrome.

Fortunately for me I have found almost complete relief with the addition of Leptril, a bipolar medicine. Obviously, most people don't need bipolar medication, but I thought I would mention it.

Good luck!

Sometimes it gets better, sometimes not.
B vitamins and Folic Acid might help. Avoid sugar.

Nikken products- especially their magnetic insoles, have been shown to reverse the effects of neuropathy. Let me know if you'd like more info.