Peripheral neuropathy treatment Boynton beach

1. Contact  Home About Us Conditions We Treat Testimonials Blogs GET APPOINTMENT Peripheral Neuropathy Prevalence Let’s talk numbers.  An estimated 6% of people living in the United States suffer from some form of peripheral neuropathy.  While that may not seem like a large number, it translates into 20 million people.  That is roughly over 2 times the entire population of New York City.  If you tried to ?ll the Rose Bowl with all these patients, it would take 226 stadiums ?lled to capacity to accommodate them.  Finally, if you stood each person shoulder to shoulder, the line would stretch approximately 5,681 miles.  Roughly the distance from New York City to Paris and back. What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that results from damage to the peripheral nerves, which are located outside of the brain and spinal cord. These nerves transmit information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body, including the arms, hands, legs, feet, and internal organs. When these nerves are damaged, it can disrupt communication between the brain and the body, leading to a variety of chronic and debilitating symptoms. Symptoms While a variety of conditions may cause peripheral neuropathy, the symptoms they generate are quite the same.  Patients may experience a sensation as if their hands and feet are immersed in burning hot or icy cold water.  Other symptoms include Tingling, numbness, swelling, falling, and muscle cramping. Peripheral Neuropathy outcomes Left untreated, peripheral neuropathy can be devastating.  The constant pain and numbness can be debilitating.  Loss of sensation can increase the risk of falling or lead to severe infections as cuts and wounds are not felt or recognized until it is too late.  Reduced activity leads to weight gain, high blood pressure, and risk of blood clots in the legs.  As it progressively interferes with activities of daily living, depression and anxiety sets in.  Social contact becomes more limited.  Memory and concentration become impaired from the lack of social interaction and presence of constant pain Limitations of Current Therapy While there are several treatments available for peripheral neuropathy, they are often limited to symptom management rather than curing the condition. The effectiveness of these treatments can vary, and they can come with signi?cant side effects and costs. Additionally, more severe cases may not respond well to current treatment options, and long-term management can be challenging both physically and psychologically. Gabapentin, the most commonly used drug for this condition, can cause signi?cant side effects.  These include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, peripheral edema, coordination problems, tremors, weight gain, headache, dry mouth and blurred vision. Memory issues can occur.  It can seem that the cure is worse than the disease. Controlling pain with opioids can lead to addiction with risk of more side effects including death from overdose.  Some treatments, like nerve blocks or surgery, are invasive and carry their own risks, including infection, complications, and long recovery times. Why not use a TENS Unit? A TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) works by delivering low-voltage electrical currents through the skin to stimulate the nerves.  It manages symptoms but does not address the underlying cause of pain.  In addition, it only provides short-term pain relief and must be used frequently.  The overall effectiveness is variable and over time becomes less effective.   Superiority of Scrambler Nerve Therapy   Scrambler nerve therapy may be considered superior to a TENS unit for peripheral neuropathy for several reasons. Firstly, scrambler therapy recon?gures pain signals sent to the brain, while TENS primarily interferes with pain transmission. Additionally, scrambler therapy is speci?cally designed for chronic pain, allowing for more personalized treatment. Patients often report longer-lasting relief with scrambler therapy compared to the temporary effects of TENS. Furthermore, there is increasing clinical evidence supporting the effectiveness of scrambler therapy in treating chronic pain and neuropathy. Quick Links Conditions We Treat Get In Touch We address the cause of your pain, not just the symptom. +1 561-928-6006 Home Peripheral Neuropathy About Us Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) info@scramblernerveclinic.com Conditions We Treat Post-surgical neuropathic pain Testimonials 9868 FL-7 , Boynton Beach, FL 33472 Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) Blogs Contact Phantom limb pain Failed back surgery syndrome Diabetic Neuropathy Trigeminal Neuralgia Sciatic Nerve Pain Fibromyalgia Post-Herpetic Neuralgia Copyright © Scrambler Nerve Clinics Of Florida. All rights reserved. Created by Scrambler Nerve Clinics Of Florida