Diabetes Monitor - Information, education, and support for people with diabetes

Is There Any Other Treatment For Neuropathy?

Publication Date: 11/3/2005

 


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Question

I am 50 years old and have had type 1 diabetes for 43 years. I am on Symlin, blood pressure and cholesterol medications, and now take Neurontin which gives me a drugged effect. Is there any other treatment for neuropathy?

Answer

Yes, there are other medications: see diabetes and foot pain.

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