Neuropathy Treatment

Neuropathy is nerve damage that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands and feet. Diabetes, alcoholism, vitamin deficiencies, medications, toxins, kidney failure, trauma, and varicose veins can each cause neuropathy. Family history and advanced age are also predisposing factors for developing neuropathy.

Your medical provider will need to obtain a thorough history and physical at your initial visit. Then, depending on the information discussed at your appointment, your provider may use one or more of the following tests to accurately diagnose the damage's location.

Yes, venous disease can cause peripheral neuropathy. Venous disease can lead to reduced circulation in the legs, which can cause nerve damage and peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the extremities.  Sensory neuropathy is now considered a symptom of venous insufficiency by some sources (1999 J Vasc Surg).  The connection between neuropathy and venous disease is thought to be related to ischemia due to venous microangiopathy and increased endoneurial pressure.  A study showed that 65% of patients with neuropathy and leg swelling or skin discoloration experienced improvement or resolution of neuropathy symptoms after treating the venous disease.

The causes of neuropathy are multifactorial, and treating the symptoms isn’t always the best solution for long-term results. At Ortho Plus, we provide comprehensive, personalized neuropathy treatment that addresses as many of the variables contributing to your neuropathy as possible so you can feel as good as possible. From medications, steroid injections, and topical creams to specialized treatment like peripheral nerve stimulation and spinal cord stimulator implantation, as well as venous ablation from our own Dr. Jason Jackson, Ortho Plus offers the range and variety of care options necessary to produce the best results.

At Ortho Plus, you can receive advanced diagnostics and treatment for your neuropathy in a warm, compassionate setting. Instead of long wait times, cold surgical rooms, and billing headaches, Ortho Plus provides direct access to our providers, easy payment and insurance processes, and convenient locations. If you are suffering from pain related to nerve damage, schedule an appointment and come see why Ortho Plus is Oklahoma’s choice for neuropathy treatment.