Q & A archive—Peripheral Neuropathy

Question: Will you discuss peripheral neuropathy?

Answer: Peripheral Neuropathy is an interference with the normal functioning of the peripheral nerves (generally the nerves in the legs but also can be in the arms.) It can be caused by several things but most commonly by Prescription medications, Deficiency of nutritional factors—particularly the B vitamins and Structural problems in the low back from strains or stresses that cause interference with the nervous enervation of the legs. Structural problems in the upper back and lower neck vertebrae can also cause enervation problems down the arms.

It is a universal fact that most people eat far too much of the refined sugar and flour foods which rob the body of many necessary vitamins and minerals required to metabolize the “junk foods.”

It is also a universal fact that most adults take far too many prescription medications. This sometimes has to be corrected before neuropathies can be relieved.

If it is structural problem that is causing the neuropathy, manipulative treatment by a good osteopathic physician or chiropractor is indicated.

Useful nutritional treatment should include the following: Correction of the diet to eliminate the sugar and refined flour foods and the ingestion of plenty of vegetables and fruit and nuts and eggs.

B vitamins are very important, especially B1, B2, B6 and B12. More effective if given with a diet high in liver and Brewer’s Yeast and Wheat Germ.

ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) 200 mg. tid.

Omego 3 fatty acids. Flaxseed Oil. Cod Liver Oil.

Elastic support hose.

Eliminate wheat and most grain foods from the diet.

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