Treatment and Therapy

Today, many treatment options exist to alleviate symptoms, and it's important to find the treatment option that will work best for you.

Here are some options:

• Pain Medication
• Over-the-Counter Pain Medication
• Acetaminophen
• Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) (includes aspirin, ibuprofen, and Aleve®)
• COX-2 Inhibitors (includes Celebrex® )
• Narcotics (Opioids)
• Tramadol (Ultram®)
• Antidepressants (as pain relievers)
• Topical Medications
• Mexiletine
• Alpha-2 Andrenergic Agonists
• Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg, IgG)
• Plasmapheresis
• Corticosteroids
• Nerve Block
• Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
• Anti-Seizure Medications (includes Neurontin®)
• Alternative therapies
• Ergonomics and Splints

 

DISCLAIMER: Brand names mentioned on this website are provided as examples only and their inclusion does not mean that these products are endorsed by the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy. Also, if a particular brand name is not mentioned, this does not mean or imply that the product is unsatisfactory.