Stay hydrated
Dehydration occurs when the amount of water your body loses is more than what it takes in. Staying hydrated can help you tackle other issues, such as headaches, and improve your focus and mood. Water is also important for nerve function. Low water levels lead to a disruption of nerve function, which can result in pain.
Diet
Low-carb diets and gluten-free diets are popular with those suffering from peripheral neuropathy. Celiac disease can pose risk factors in causing neuropathy. Malabsorption of important nutrients is common in people who suffer from celiac disease, particularly for those who are newly-diagnosed or have not treated their condition. Consult a dietician or physician to find out what foods aggravate and alleviate your nerve pain to help build a diet according to your body’s needs.
Vitamins:
- Vitamin B: A deficiency of vitamin B-12 was found to be one of the causes of peripheral neuropathy, as it causes nerve damage. Besides vitamins and supplements, low-fat dairy foods, fish and eggs are a good source of vitamin B. Oysters and mussels provide about 4 times the RDI (Reference Daily Intake) of vitamin B12 per serving.
- Vitamin C: Studies have shown that vitamin C has played an important role in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. It helps protect tissues and cells from oxidative damage.
- Vitamin D: Vitamin D levels are related to neuropathy pain and balance issues.
- Vitamin E: Vitamin E has analgesic properties and studies have shown that a single dose or regular intake of low doses of vitamin E is effective in treating neuropathic pain.
Herbal Remedies :
Prickly Pear: Conservation Medicine Laboratory found that “Prickly Pear is a natural medicinal agent that possesses a number of antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties that help the body rid itself of harmful free radicals.” (That are known to pile on excess oxidative stress on our cells, tissues and muscles)
Passionflower: Passionflower is a highly popular herbal agent that helps with a number of issues related to nerve pain, stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Passionflower achieves its calming effect on the nerve, by increasing the levels of GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) in the brain.
Marshmallow (Root): This demulcent plant possesses a sizable portion of anti-inflammatory mucilage. It is a gelatinous substance that helps the body rid itself of unwanted stress, anxiety and pain. Additionally, daily intake of this substance will lower swelling in your muscles.
Corydalis: Research from the University of California Irvine showed “Corydalis will diminish your inflammatory pain...which is associated with tissue damage and the infiltration of your immune cells. As well as rehabilitate injury-induced neuropathic pain.
