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| Reference #: | 1,462 |
| Submit Date: | 30 Mar 2008 |
| Browse Category: | neuropathy |
| Author: | none |
| Email Address: | none |
| Treatment used: | vicks vaporub |
| You can buy this remedy at: | health food store |
| Remedy will cost you: | $3 jar Vicks VapoRub |
| Country of Remedy: | USA |
| Remedy Source: | "Ask the Doctor", Dr. Peter Gott, Newspaper Collumnist, March 28, 2008 |
| More Links about this Remedy: | http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/newssun/lifestyles/gott/865077,5_5_WA28_GOTT_S1.article |
| # Comments posted to this remedy: | 0 |
| Complaints Reported: | 0 |
| # of times remedy read: | 12,569 |
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| Typical Dosage: | unknown |
| Dosage should be related to weight: | unknown |
| Dosages used in clinical trials are significant: | unknown |
| Maximum dosages in relation to side effects and serious side effects: | unknown |
| Other foods/nutrients/medications that can affect absorption or utilization: | unknown |
| Foods that provide the nutrient recommended as a remedy (or reference giving same): | unknown |
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| Total # reviewers: | 0 |
| Average Rating: | 0.00 |
| Effectiveness: | 0.00 |
| No Side Effects: | 0.00 |
| Ease of Use: | 0.00 |
| Effective after long term use: | 0.00 |
| Cost Effectiveness: | 0.00 |
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Source: "Ask the Doctor", Dr. Peter Gott, Newspaper Collumnist, March 28, 2008 http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/newssun/lifestyles/gott/865077,5_5_WA28_GOTT_S1.article Try home remedies for neuropathy March 28, 2008 Q: I have received information from a friend that you have a theory that spraying nitroglycerin on the hands and feet of a neuropathy patient may be of some help. I'd like to know where I can get this spray. My husband has peripheral neuropathy. He is not diabetic, and the pain is mild. He needs a cane to keep his balance when walking and is losing function in his hands. In November 2006, he was in the hospital for treatment with massive IV steroids and IV immunoglobulin. Each treatment lasted four hours. Unfortunately, they made him very sick, and he was forced to stop. We are willing to try anything to improve the function of his hands. Where can I get nitroglycerin spray for him? A: Nitroglycerin is a prescription medication. Most pharmacies carry it, but without physician approval, you can't buy it. Speak with your husband's neurologist about this option. He may also wish to try prescription Neurontin, which has been proven useful in lessening the pain of neuropathy. A final option is Vicks VapoRub or similar store brands. Many of my readers have had amazing success by simply rubbing the product on the affected areas two to three times a day. It is inexpensive, safe, easy and, best of all, doesn't require a prescription. I recommend your husband give this a try first and move on to the other options should it not work |
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