![]() Peripheral neuropathy caregivers play a critical role in helping those suffering from this neurological disorder. Peripheral neuropathy’s most common symptoms include burning, pain, prickling, and tingling. Over time, the condition leads to loss of sensation in the feet and hands, which can prove debilitating. For example, many patients lose the ability to drive, impacting their capacity to live independently. But it doesn’t have to be this way. As a pharmacist or clinician, you can support peripheral neuropathy caregivers by helping them identify the condition and find therapeutic solutions. Caregiving requires effort and time, especially with patients in the latter stages of neuropathy. But pharmacists and clinicians can help relieve this burden by assisting caregivers in identifying the condition and pursuing effective treatment solutions. Here’s what you need to know about supporting those suffering with neuropathy and their caregivers.
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![]() Roughly 25 to 30 million people in America suffer from peripheral neuropathy. Many of these patients describe neuropathic pain as a shooting or burning feeling. Others talk about numbness, pins-and-needle sensations, or tingling. While a lucky few report the condition disappearing on its own, more experience intermittent pain, increasing in severity and persistence over time. In the most extreme cases, patients report unrelenting and severe pain. Neuropathy is caused by cells misfiring, leading to abnormal sensations and changes in nerve function and nerve damage. One of the primary factors contributing to peripheral neuropathy is poorly managed diabetes. Neuropathy pain management offers a light at the end of the tunnel for many patients dealing with fluctuating or chronic discomfort. Find out more about options to help your patients take back their lives. |
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January 2025
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