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• New studies begin on peripheral neuropathy cream

  ...NP-1, a topical pain-relieving cream for peripheral neuropathic ... pain. The new trials will involve patients with diabetic peripheral ... neuropathy, the most common type of neuropathic pain. Researchers ... at EpiCept hope the cream will also treat patients with neuropathic ... pain related to shingles, HIV/AIDS, and other diseases. system...
  http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/news-267118-98.html

• Efudex, Aldara and Other Skin Cancer Topical Chemo Creams

  ...Hi everyone.Today I want to talk about the two topical therapies used to treat certain pre-cancerous lesions and early superficial skin cancers.The two creams are 5-fluorouracil (trade names efudex and carac) and imiquimod (trade name aldara).First, let's talk about these creams and then we will talk about how they are used, why they are useful, and what you should expect if prescribed these medicines. ... 5-fluorouracil is a chemotherapeutic agent used for various types of internal cancers in an intravenous form.When formulated as a cream, it is easily applied to the skin to treat certain cancers.This medicine works by disrupting the growth of cancerous cells.Cancerous cells are rapidly growing and dividing to form "daughter...
  http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/7682/skin-chemo-creams

• Metabolic neuropathies treatment

  ...For most metabolic neuropathies, the best treatment is to correct the metabolic problem. ... Vitamin deficiencies are treated with diet. Abnormal blood sugar or thyroid function may need medication to correct the problem. ... In some cases, pain is treated with medications that reduce abnormal pain signals from the nerves. Lotions, creams, or medicated patches can provide relief in some cases. ... Weakness is often treated with physical therapy. You may need to learn how to use a cane or walker if your balance is affected. You may need special braces on the ankles to walk better. ... For additional information and support, see www.neuropathy.org. ... The outlook...
  http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/001161trt.html

• Diabetic neuropathy prevention

  ...Nerve damage - diabetic ... Tight control of blood sugar levels may prevent neuropathy in many people with type 1 diabetes, and may reduce the severity of symptoms. ... In addition, regular foot care can prevent a small infection from getting worse. This is why no appointment for diabetes care is complete without a thorough foot examination. ... Vinik AI. Diabetic neuropathies. Med Clin North Am. 2004;88(4):947-999. ... Vardi M, Nini A. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors for erectile dysfunction in patients with diabetes mellitus. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(1):CD002187. ... Wong MC, Chung JW, Wong TK. Effects of treatments for symptoms of painful diabetic neuropathy...
  http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000693prv.html

• Do you have diabetic peripheral neuropathy?

  ...DO YOU HAVE MODERATE TO SEVERE DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN A TELEPHONE INTERVIEW RESEARCH STUDY TO PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS ON A QUESTIONNAIRE TO BE USED IN AN UPCOMING STUDY? ... Health Outcomes Solutions, a health outcomes research organization, is seeking eligible men and women in the US to review and provide feedback on a questionnaire to be used in an upcoming study of people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. ... Individuals who qualify and complete a 30-minute telephone interview will be compensated $75 for their time. All information will be kept confidential. If you are interested, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=0S2ZsNczuiPG3ynCoWZBzA_3d_3d ... to complete a screening questionnaire...
  http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/152351/66330/neuropathy

• Peripheral Neuropathy

  ...PS, I asked Pharmacistswhat I can use to help me to go thru the day and night if I have the burning, when by mistake I eat some wheat product, he told me to use LANACANEcream with (Benzocaine 20 %) that helps to alleviate the pain and burning little bit. There is another cream that works better L-M-X-5 with (5 % lidocaine) but it is pretty expansive. ... I hope my experiment will help some people to go thru life little bit...
  http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/40451/26930/peripheral

• Painful diabetic neuropathy

  ...Skin Creams ... However, diabetic neuropathy occasionally creates a severe burning pain in the feet, or other very unpleasant sensations, that can be extremely frustrating...
  http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/110/74663/diabetic-neuropathy

• FAQS: Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy

  ...One of the lesser-known side effects of some types of breast cancer chemotherapy regimens is nerve damage (neuropathy), which can cause an array of symptoms ranging from simple numbness and pins and needles in the hands, to severe pain in the arms and legs, and difficulty walking. The following FAQS will examine neuropathy: what it is, what drugs cause it, and how to deal with it.... Q. I’m nearly finished with my TC chemo, and I’ve been experiencing some pretty significant numbness/tingling in my hands and feet. It kind of feels like they’ve gone to sleep. Is this a side effect of TC?... A. You’re experiencing CIPN (chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy), a potentially serious side effect of “T” – one of the taxane drugs, Taxotere (docetaxel...
  http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/78/120225/chemotherapy

• Popular Diets Reviewed: The Cheaters Diet

  ... cream, strawberry shortcake and other comfort foods like cheese, bread, meat and nuts. ... He advises against eating any foods that are triggers for you. If you haven’t been able to eat a food item without finishing the entire package in the past...
  http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/17857/diets-diet

• Do sports creams really ease pain?

  ... According to a market research firm, external pain-relieving rubs had approximately $275 million in sales in the United States (excluding sales at Wal-Mart) in 2008. Despite these big sales and the wide variety of brands available, there is little evidence that any of the creams actually work. Some experts have even gone so far as to say the only effect they have is that of a placebo, making patients believe that they are helping because they give a pleasant feeling of heat or cold on the spot where they are applied. In this article, a health reporter reviews the evidence on sports creams and other pain-relieving rubs, and she talks to patients who say these creams have worked to ease pain. atudor...
  http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/news-288966-98.html