Almost half of all people with diabetes experience some form of nerve damage, which can develop into a complication known as peripheral neuropathy. What causes this condition, and how do you recognize the symptoms? Listen to leading experts explain.
Keywords: Diabetes, peripheral, neuropathy, nerve, nerve damage, brain, spinal cord, hands, fingers, arms, legs, toes, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, pain, burning, tingling, pins and needles, loss of sensation, anathesia, paresthesia, polyneuropathy, HIV, AIDS, liver disease, kidney disease, shingles, vitamin deficiencies, irritability, mood change, lack of concentration, depression, foot ulcers, joint pain, blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, infection, gangrenous, amputation, glucose, blood sugar, blood tests, nerve conduction study, physical exam, history, exercise.
Treating nerve damage from diabetes requires a two-pronged approach: controlling blood sugar and alleviating the pain caused by peripheral neuropathy. Learn about the latest therapies.
Keywords: Diabetes, peripheral, neuropathy, nerve, nerve damage, brain, spinal cord, hands, fingers, arms, legs, toes, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, pain, burning, tingling, pins and needles, loss of sensation, anathesia, paresthesia, polyneuropathy, HIV, AIDS, liver disease, kidney disease, shingles, vitamin deficiencies, foot ulcers, joint pain, blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, infection, gangrenous, amputation, glucose, blood sugar, hemoglobin A1C, over-the-counter, analgesics, ibuprofen, naproxen, tricyclic antidepressants, amitriptyline, Elavil, desipramine, Norparim, nortriptyline, Pamelor, Aventyl, antiseizure drugs, anticonvulsants, carbamazapine, Tegretol, phenytoin, Dilantin, gabapentin, Neurontin, opiods, duloxetine, Cymbalta, pregabaline, Lyrica, Topical ointments, Lidocaine, Capsaicin, orthotics, wrist supports, socks, shoes, feet
Conventional medical treatments for arthritis have come a long way in recent years. But many people suffering from arthritis pain have found additional comfort in so-called "alternative" or "complementary" therapies. How effective are they? And more importantly, how safe? Join our panel of experts as they discuss these therapies, and how they should be used.
Keywords: arthritis, alternative therapies, rheumatologist, acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractics, Reiki, glucosamine, magnets, arthritis pain, physical therapy, integrative medicine, morphine, lymphatic system, chondroitin, nutriceuticals, magnet therapy, neuropathy, Dr. Ifeoma Okoronkwo, Dr. Allan Gibofsky
Conventional medical treatments for arthritis have come a long way in recent years. But many people suffering from arthritis pain have found additional comfort in so-called "alternative" or "complementary" therapies. How effective are they? And more importantly, how safe? Join our panel of experts as they discuss these therapies, and how they should be used.
Keywords: arthritis, alternative therapies, rheumatologist, acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractics, Reiki, glucosamine, magnets, arthritis pain, physical therapy, integrative medicine, morphine, lymphatic system, chondroitin, nutriceuticals, magnet therapy, neuropathy, Dr. Ifeoma Okoronkwo, Dr. Allan Gibofsky
Conventional medical treatments for arthritis have come a long way in recent years. But many people suffering from arthritis pain have found additional comfort in so-called "alternative" or "complementary" therapies. How effective are they? And more importantly, how safe? Join our panel of experts as they discuss these therapies, and how they should be used.
Keywords: arthritis, alternative therapies, rheumatologist, acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractics, Reiki, glucosamine, magnets, arthritis pain, physical therapy, integrative medicine, morphine, lymphatic system, chondroitin, nutriceuticals, magnet therapy, neuropathy, Dr. Ifeoma Okoronkwo, Dr. Allan Gibofsky
Fighting non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) can be a tough battle. Eileen Merle-Rao is a person with NHL who tried two different rounds of therapies, which ultimately failed her. Then her doctors suggested a unique form of radiation therapy called radioimmunotherapy. The best news is that Eileen has seen a marked improvement in her disease and now is looking forward to a future filled with possibility.
Keywords: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, NHL, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, Hodgkin's disease, cancer, tumor, radioimmunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, immune system, antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, radioactive antibodies, radiation, cold antibody, unlabeled antibody, hot antibody, labeled antibody, radiolabeled antibody, complete remission, partial remission, partial response, complete response, unlabeled monoclonal antibody therapy, labeled monoclonal antibody therapy, low blood counts, myleosuppresion, neuropathy, antibody targeted treatments, cancer treatment, Zevalin, Ibritumomab, Bexxar, Tositumomab
Since non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma can appear in many places in the body, it's often difficult to direct treatment to the specific cancer cells without causing harm to healthy tissue. Now doctors can deliver a lethal punch against NHL with a therapy that targets the cancer cells with radiation attached to antibodies that specifically seek out the cancer cells. Learn how this new weapon against NHL may help people with this disease.
Keywords: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, NHL, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, Hodgkin's disease, cancer, tumor, radioimmunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, immune system, antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, radioactive antibodies, radiation, cold antibody, unlabeled antibody, hot antibody, labeled antibody, radiolabeled antibody, complete remission, partial remission, partial response, complete response, unlabeled monoclonal antibody therapy, labeled monoclonal antibody therapy, low blood counts, myleosuppresion, neuropathy, antibody targeted treatments, cancer treatment, Zevalin, Ibritumomab, Bexxar, Tositumomab
The benefits of HIV treatments often come with side effects, some of them strong enough to keep people from taking their medications. Join Drs. Richard Elion and Brian Boyle as they discuss some of the side effects that HIV patients may encounter, and offer their advice on how to cope with them successfully.
Keywords: HIV, AIDS, HIV-positive, HIV treatment side effects, risk factors, NRTIs, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, RNA, DNA, protease inhibitors, PI, lipoatrophy, lipodeposition, anemia, weakness of muscles, neuropathy, pancreatitis, muscle aches, headaches, diarrhea, gastrointestinal side effects, AZT, Retrovir, zidovudine, antiretrovirals, adherence
There may be another thing that people with diabetes need to take care of: their balance. Watch some balance exercises and learn what you can do to keep on your feet.
Keywords: Diabetes, balance, nerve damage, diabetic neuropathy
Conventional medical treatments for arthritis have come a long way in recent years. But many people suffering from arthritis pain have found additional comfort in so-called "alternative" or "complementary" therapies. How effective are they? And more importantly, how safe? Join our panel of experts as they discuss these therapies, and how they should be used.
Keywords: arthritis, alternative therapies, rheumatologist, acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractics, Reiki, glucosamine, magnets, arthritis pain, physical therapy, integrative medicine, morphine, lymphatic system, chondroitin, nutriceuticals, magnet therapy, neuropathy, Dr. Ifeoma Okoronkwo, Dr. Allan Gibofsky
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