The main medicines recommended for neuropathic pain include:

• amitriptyline – also used for treatment of headaches and depression.
• duloxetine – also used for treatment of bladder problems and depression.
• pregabalin and gabapentin – also used to treat epilepsy, headaches or anxiety.

Drink lots of water Water should be a staple in any diet, and even more so for those looking to reduce nerve pain. It’s critical to stay hydrated throughout the day to reduce inflammation and avoid triggering pain receptors.

An MRI may be able help identify structural lesions that may be pressing against the nerve so the problem can be corrected before permanent nerve damage occurs. Nerve damage can usually be diagnosed based on a neurological examination and can be correlated by MRI scan findings.

A nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test — also called a nerve conduction study (NCS) — measures how fast an electrical impulse moves through your nerve. NCV can identify nerve damage. During the test, your nerve is stimulated, usually with electrode patches attached to your skin.

But sometimes, nerve damage can be permanent, even if the cause is treated. Long-term (chronic) pain can be a major problem for some people. Numbness in the feet can lead to skin sores that do not heal. In rare cases, numbness in the feet may lead to amputation.

A neurologist is a specialist who treats diseases in the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system), peripheral nerves (nerves connecting the brain and spine to the organs, like the lungs or liver), and muscles.

If your nerve is healing properly, you may not need surgery. You may need to rest the affected area until it’s healed. Nerves recover slowly and maximal recovery may take many months or several years.

Fish oil is useful in treating neuropathy due to its anti-inflammatory effects and its ability to repair damaged nerves….The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are also found in these foods:

• salmon.
• walnuts.
• sardines.
• canola oil.
• chia seeds.
• flaxseeds.
• mackerel.
• cod liver oil.

Bananas, oranges, pomegranates and prunes, which are good sources of potassium, while milk, leafy greens and eggs are rich sources of calcium. Vitamin B — Vitamins B1, B2 and B6 help the nerves to send impulses from the brain to the body.

Supplementation with vitamin B12 typically halts progression of the disease, but does not reverse it since much of the disability is secondary to the spinal cord pathology.