3. Relieving pain
There is a range of over the counter or prescription medications that are widely available for the treatment of any kind of diabetes-related nerve pain, however not all of these options work for everyone.
Side effects from these types of medications are fairly common and are always a possible complication that patients could face. When contemplating the start of any new medication, it is extremely important to talk to your doctor about what this change in treatment can do for you and if there are any potential negatives.
The types of pain-relieving prescription treatments available to someone may include things like anti-seizure drugs, antidepressants, and tricyclics which include things like amitriptyline.
There are times when a particular antidepressant can be combined with an anti-seizure drug or pain-relieving medication, but once again, it is always vitally important to ensure that the advice of a doctor is sought and listened to. Don’t ignore good advice!