Summary: Today on Beating Neuropathy and Chronic Pain, we will discuss some of the advances made in the treatment of chronic pain. Chronic pain, as opposed to acute pain, which resolves quickly, is pain that presents itself over a long period of time. Pain that does not go away can lead to other problems. One of these painless, drug-free treatments is a laser pain block, which blocks the nerve signals that transmit pain. Another promising treatment out of Europe is "pain scrambling". We will have more information on this treatment soon. Some things that can be effective in the day-to-day management of chronic pain include eating a plant-based, anti-inflammatory diet and engaging in physical activity. If you are able to move around, the simple act of motion can alleviate pain. Many people can be very sensitive to artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame. Natural stevia (where stevia is the only ingredient) is the best sugar substitute. Eliminating high-fructose corn syrup is important for anyone suffering from neuropathy or chronic pain. Experimenting with eliminating artificial food dyes can make a big difference. Basically, the more pure the diet is, the easier it will be to eliminate chronic pain. Thank you for being part of the Beating Neuropathy family! Please continue to submit your questions to us through facebook.com/BeatingNeuropathy or email.
