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How Can Severe Pain In The Ankles And Feet Be Treated?

Hello. I am suffering from diabetic nerve pain in my legs. It is a burning irritation. I also have sharp stabbing pains in my feet and ankles. My latest A1C(11/10) was 10.7 down from above 14. What can I do to relive this condition. It affects my sleep and work. My pharmacist recommended Gabapentin.
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
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hello,
Peripheral neuropathy can cause ulcers which if ignored can cause amputation.
you can follow some of these as home remedies to counter your nerve pain.

carrot juice 200ml 2-3 times a week will strengthen your nerves
Vitamin B supplements helps boost your nervous system
Exercise daily.
daily massage with sesame oil followed by warm water bath helps in alleviating pain
use diet rich in omega 3 fatty acid like flax seed which helps reducing inflammation of nerves and in preventing nerve damage and even helps in healing damaged nerves.

ayurvedic medicine:

ashwaganda choorn
chandraprabha vati
shilajith cap
nishamalaki tab
lodrasava.
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How Can Severe Pain In The Ankles And Feet Be Treated?

hello, Peripheral neuropathy can cause ulcers which if ignored can cause amputation. you can follow some of these as home remedies to counter your nerve pain. carrot juice 200ml 2-3 times a week will strengthen your nerves Vitamin B supplements helps boost your nervous system Exercise daily. daily massage with sesame oil followed by warm water bath helps in alleviating pain use diet rich in omega 3 fatty acid like flax seed which helps reducing inflammation of nerves and in preventing nerve damage and even helps in healing damaged nerves. ayurvedic medicine: ashwaganda choorn chandraprabha vati shilajith cap nishamalaki tab lodrasava.