23 Treatments  for Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy

4 Tests 5 Medical Procedures 9 Prescribed Medications 3 Over the Counter Medications

2 Alternative Procedures

Neurologist

Internist

Family Practice Physician

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Tests for Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy

1. Nerve Conduction Testing Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) is a test of the speed of electrical signals through a nerve.  More Costs

2. Serum Vitamin B12 Test The vitamin B12 level is a test to tell how much vitamin B12 is in your blood.  More Costs

3. Electromyogram Electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles. See also: Nerve conduction velocity test  More Costs

4. History and Physical Exam During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More Costs

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Medical Procedures for Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy

1. Chiropractic Manipulation Spinal manipulative therapies are those that are used on the human skeleton, particularly the spinal area, to relieve muscular or skeletal pain , relieve tension, i...  More Costs

2. Electric Stimulation Therapy Electrical nerve stimulation, also called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), is a noninvasive, drug-free pain management technique. By sending elec...  More Costs

3. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin...  More Costs

4. Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been...  More

5. Injection of Local Anesthetic into Nerve

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Prescribed Medications for Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy

1. aspirin(Easprin , others...) ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart at...  More

2. gabapentin(Neurontin , Gabarone) GABAPENTIN (GA ba pen tin) is used to control partial seizures in adults with epilepsy. It is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain.  More

3. carbamazepine(Tegretol , others...) CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not...  More

4. amitriptyline(Elavil , others...) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More

5. lidocaine(Xylocaine-MPF , others...) LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin or other tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures.  More

6. ibuprofen(Motrin , others...) IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

7. lamotrigine(Lamictal , others...) LAMOTRIGINE (la MOE tri jeen) is used to control seizures in adults and children with epilepsy.  More

8. mexiletine(Mexitil ) MEXILETINE (mex IL e teen) is an antiarrhythmic agent. This medicine is used to treat irregular heart rhythm and can slow rapid heartbeats. It can help your heart t...  More

9. capsaicin topical(Capsaicin ) CAPSAICIN (cap SAY sin) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat pain in muscles or joints.  More

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Over the Counter Medications for Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy

1. aspirin(Arthritis Pain , others...) ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart at...  More

2. ibuprofen(Midol IB , others...) IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More

3. capsaicin topical(Capzasin-P , others...) CAPSAICIN (cap SAY sin) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat pain in muscles or joints.  More

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Alternative Procedures for Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy What's this?

1. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More Costs

2. Massage Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, an...  More

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