If nerve damage is causing numbness, tingling, pain, or loss of movement in your extremities or other areas of the body, Dr. Robert Filoramo and Dr. Mike Miller of the Foot and Ankle Group in Mount Laurel, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, can help you find relief from your neuropathy.
Whether your neuropathy is the result of diabetes, diseases, injury, infection, or other causes, we will work with you to find the best treatment.
What are my options for treating nerve pain?
Your doctor at our Mount Laurel, NJ, or Philadelphia, PA, offices offer neuropathy treatments in the form of medications or therapies.
Over-the-counter medications such as anti-inflammatory drugs may be effective if your discomfort is minor. For more severe pain, a prescription painkiller may be prescribed. Options include anti-seizure medications, which help dilute nerve pain, or antidepressants, which can help block pain receptors. Opioid prescriptions are highly regulated but may be advised for some individuals.
Topical treatments include lidocaine patches and capsaicin creams.
Therapeutic options include physical therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). This method uses electrodes applied to the surface of your body which send a mild electric current to help block pain sensations. This therapy generally needs to be administered daily for a month for full effectiveness.
TENS devices are small and portable and can be purchased at drugstores or online. Ask your doctor to recommend a brand and intensity/frequency level to suit your level of pain, as there are many versions on the market.
If your neuropathy is the result of a condition that puts pressure on the nerves, surgery may be recommended.
Pain relief from your neuropathy is possible with the help of Dr. Filoramo and Dr. Miller. Reach our Mount Laurel, NJ, office at 856-234-0195 or our Philadelphia, PA, office at 215-332-5300.
