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How To Treat Persistent Right-sided Foot Pain While Having Neuropathy?

I m a male @ 80 years and I have neuropathy in my feet. My right foot is especially painful in that the ball burns and there is an occasional sharp pain radiating from the right side of my ball into the little toe. Throughout the day. I m on Lyrica.
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have read your query and I would advise the following
Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate the condition. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetables
Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take Inj methylcobalamine 1500 mcg alternate day. [6 doses]

You need to consult your treating doctor to check your parameters like BP, ECG changes and detailed heart auscultation.


Some useful suggestion
Apply a warm or cold compress to reduce burning or tingling
Remedies such as breathing exercises and meditation may also help reduce stress-related symptoms such as numbness and tingling.


I hope that I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help you further.

Take care
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How To Treat Persistent Right-sided Foot Pain While Having Neuropathy?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have read your query and I would advise the following Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate the condition. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetables Vitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take Inj methylcobalamine 1500 mcg alternate day. [6 doses] You need to consult your treating doctor to check your parameters like BP, ECG changes and detailed heart auscultation. Some useful suggestion Apply a warm or cold compress to reduce burning or tingling Remedies such as breathing exercises and meditation may also help reduce stress-related symptoms such as numbness and tingling. I hope that I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help you further. Take care