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2012年8月20日 星期一

Hypoxia and Sensory Neuropathy


One amazing things that I've discovered while working with Dr. David Phillips is that in many types of peripheral sensory neuropathy cases, regardless of the cause, the common link appears to be Hypoxia.

Hypoxia is a word used to describe loss of oxygen. This is a condition where in whole body or part of the body is deprived of an adequate amount of oxygen. It often occurs at what are called neuronal junctions (synapses),  an area in the human body where nerve cells communicate with each other.

The neuronal junction is where nerve impulses pass through. This is a form of electrochemical communication of nerve cells. Theoretically, if a patient is suffering from neuropathy because of hypoxia, the neuronal gap between cells widens and this widening is theoretically considered to be responsible for the common symptoms experience by the patients such as the burning sensation, tingling and shooting pain.

According to Dr. Phillips, "Neuropathy and chronic pain is characterized by pain, numbness, loss of tactile feedback, and poor tissue perfusion. These may be an indication that oxygen is not reaching all the cells and thus causing dysfunction." In his work, he says that 90% of neuropathy and chronic pain is a result of the impaired transmission of nerve signals between nerve cells due to not enough oxygen which is needed to support nerve cell metabolism.

So it appears that hypoxia may be a factor in neuropathy and chronic pain. The shrinking of the synaptic junctions due to the demineralization of the synaptic fluid that causes the gap between nerve cells to widen may be another factor. The widening of the gap between cells makes is hard for normal signals to propagate.

The causes of Hypoxia may be due to many situations that patients experience throughout their lives. As you read further Dr. Phillips work, you'll learn that among the reasons behind the loss of oxygen could be due to trauma, chemotherapy, diabetes or mechanical such as compression on a peripheral nerve. This compression can happen in the median nerve found at the wrist (carpal tunnel), in the sciatic nerves such as that at the hip and lower back, (sciatica) as well as in the ulnar nerve at the elbow (cubital tunnel).

Anyone who suffers from these condition often times feels devastated. Because the pain greatly affects their quality of living, patients often try to use pain medication to reduce the pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, pain medications do not cure the condition. They mask it. Eventually, some drugs can lead to a more serious complications with side effects such as mental confusion or intestinal problems.

The good news is, advancements have been made in the treatment of neuropathy.

Patients can now undergo better treatments, rather than just settling with reducing the pain and discomfort that they have.

There are combined methods of treatment that are now used to help patients.  Our clinicians find these approaches are holding the most promise.




Dr. John Hayes, Jr. is an Evvy Award Nominee and author of "Living and Practicing by Design" and "Beating Neuropathy-Taking Misery to Miracles in Just 5 Weeks!".

As a chiropractic consultant, his work on peripheral neuropathy has expanded practice building to MDs, PTs and DPMs as well. A free CD and information packet on his unique services among health care consultants can be obtained by registering your information at perfectpracticeweb.com

Peripheral neuropathy doctors, physical therapists and patients will find more information as well as post comments and questions at http://neuropathydr.com





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2012年6月30日 星期六

Hypoxia and Sensory Neuropathy


One amazing things that I've discovered while working with Dr. David Phillips is that in many types of peripheral sensory neuropathy cases, regardless of the cause, the common link appears to be Hypoxia.

Hypoxia is a word used to describe loss of oxygen. This is a condition where in whole body or part of the body is deprived of an adequate amount of oxygen. It often occurs at what are called neuronal junctions (synapses),  an area in the human body where nerve cells communicate with each other.

The neuronal junction is where nerve impulses pass through. This is a form of electrochemical communication of nerve cells. Theoretically, if a patient is suffering from neuropathy because of hypoxia, the neuronal gap between cells widens and this widening is theoretically considered to be responsible for the common symptoms experience by the patients such as the burning sensation, tingling and shooting pain.

According to Dr. Phillips, "Neuropathy and chronic pain is characterized by pain, numbness, loss of tactile feedback, and poor tissue perfusion. These may be an indication that oxygen is not reaching all the cells and thus causing dysfunction." In his work, he says that 90% of neuropathy and chronic pain is a result of the impaired transmission of nerve signals between nerve cells due to not enough oxygen which is needed to support nerve cell metabolism.

So it appears that hypoxia may be a factor in neuropathy and chronic pain. The shrinking of the synaptic junctions due to the demineralization of the synaptic fluid that causes the gap between nerve cells to widen may be another factor. The widening of the gap between cells makes is hard for normal signals to propagate.

The causes of Hypoxia may be due to many situations that patients experience throughout their lives. As you read further Dr. Phillips work, you'll learn that among the reasons behind the loss of oxygen could be due to trauma, chemotherapy, diabetes or mechanical such as compression on a peripheral nerve. This compression can happen in the median nerve found at the wrist (carpal tunnel), in the sciatic nerves such as that at the hip and lower back, (sciatica) as well as in the ulnar nerve at the elbow (cubital tunnel).

Anyone who suffers from these condition often times feels devastated. Because the pain greatly affects their quality of living, patients often try to use pain medication to reduce the pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, pain medications do not cure the condition. They mask it. Eventually, some drugs can lead to a more serious complications with side effects such as mental confusion or intestinal problems.

The good news is, advancements have been made in the treatment of neuropathy.

Patients can now undergo better treatments, rather than just settling with reducing the pain and discomfort that they have.

There are combined methods of treatment that are now used to help patients.  Our clinicians find these approaches are holding the most promise.




Dr. John Hayes, Jr. is an Evvy Award Nominee and author of "Living and Practicing by Design" and "Beating Neuropathy-Taking Misery to Miracles in Just 5 Weeks!".

As a chiropractic consultant, his work on peripheral neuropathy has expanded practice building to MDs, PTs and DPMs as well. A free CD and information packet on his unique services among health care consultants can be obtained by registering your information at perfectpracticeweb.com

Peripheral neuropathy doctors, physical therapists and patients will find more information as well as post comments and questions at http://neuropathydr.com





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2012年5月28日 星期一

Hypoxia and Sensory Neuropathy


One amazing things that I've discovered while working with Dr. David Phillips is that in many types of peripheral sensory neuropathy cases, regardless of the cause, the common link appears to be Hypoxia.

Hypoxia is a word used to describe loss of oxygen. This is a condition where in whole body or part of the body is deprived of an adequate amount of oxygen. It often occurs at what are called neuronal junctions (synapses),  an area in the human body where nerve cells communicate with each other.

The neuronal junction is where nerve impulses pass through. This is a form of electrochemical communication of nerve cells. Theoretically, if a patient is suffering from neuropathy because of hypoxia, the neuronal gap between cells widens and this widening is theoretically considered to be responsible for the common symptoms experience by the patients such as the burning sensation, tingling and shooting pain.

According to Dr. Phillips, "Neuropathy and chronic pain is characterized by pain, numbness, loss of tactile feedback, and poor tissue perfusion. These may be an indication that oxygen is not reaching all the cells and thus causing dysfunction." In his work, he says that 90% of neuropathy and chronic pain is a result of the impaired transmission of nerve signals between nerve cells due to not enough oxygen which is needed to support nerve cell metabolism.

So it appears that hypoxia may be a factor in neuropathy and chronic pain. The shrinking of the synaptic junctions due to the demineralization of the synaptic fluid that causes the gap between nerve cells to widen may be another factor. The widening of the gap between cells makes is hard for normal signals to propagate.

The causes of Hypoxia may be due to many situations that patients experience throughout their lives. As you read further Dr. Phillips work, you'll learn that among the reasons behind the loss of oxygen could be due to trauma, chemotherapy, diabetes or mechanical such as compression on a peripheral nerve. This compression can happen in the median nerve found at the wrist (carpal tunnel), in the sciatic nerves such as that at the hip and lower back, (sciatica) as well as in the ulnar nerve at the elbow (cubital tunnel).

Anyone who suffers from these condition often times feels devastated. Because the pain greatly affects their quality of living, patients often try to use pain medication to reduce the pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, pain medications do not cure the condition. They mask it. Eventually, some drugs can lead to a more serious complications with side effects such as mental confusion or intestinal problems.

The good news is, advancements have been made in the treatment of neuropathy.

Patients can now undergo better treatments, rather than just settling with reducing the pain and discomfort that they have.

There are combined methods of treatment that are now used to help patients.  Our clinicians find these approaches are holding the most promise.




Dr. John Hayes, Jr. is an Evvy Award Nominee and author of "Living and Practicing by Design" and "Beating Neuropathy-Taking Misery to Miracles in Just 5 Weeks!".

As a chiropractic consultant, his work on peripheral neuropathy has expanded practice building to MDs, PTs and DPMs as well. A free CD and information packet on his unique services among health care consultants can be obtained by registering your information at perfectpracticeweb.com

Peripheral neuropathy doctors, physical therapists and patients will find more information as well as post comments and questions at http://neuropathydr.com





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2012年2月25日 星期六

Understanding the Need For Diabetic Neuropathy Socks


Diabetes is among the most difficult conditions to manage. Caused by a defect in insulin production, either the absence or inadequacy of it, this condition poses a lot of risks and is known to lead to many different complications all detrimental to one's health. All are aware that when one suffers from diabetes, they most likely are prone, or may already have existing foot problems. Why a diabetic easily develops foot problems is due to the conditions manifested by the disease itself. Though diabetes is characterized by other symptoms as well like very high blood sugar levels, excessive thirst and increased urination, poor circulation and neuropathy are the very culprits leading thousands of diabetics every year to permanent loss of limbs.

As the peripheral nervous system is responsible for the transmission of information from the brain to the peripheries, at the same time sending back sensory from the peripheries to the brain, any damage to it would interfere with all these connections. This is very common in diabetes. When that happens, any injury to the feet is not easily recognized by the brain, leaving them untreated for a long period of time. Eventually, infections would develop leading to complications. Poor circulation is caused by the disease's tendency to harden and block the arteries, limiting transport of blood, oxygen and nutrients to the rest of the body. The extremities become the most deprived areas when circulation is not good. Poor circulation slows down healing and even none at all. The lack of circulating blood reaching the injuries leads to gangrene, or death of tissues, which would have to eventually require amputation.

Sure there are treatments for diabetes available around. But like any other condition, preventing complications from ever occurring in the first place is always the best approach. In diabetes, when medication is required, taking it as scheduled is important. Regular blood sugar checks as well as other preventive measures advised by the physician should be strictly followed. Foot problems are most prevented by protecting your feet from any forms of injury. There are many socks intended for diabetics made available for those with the condition. Socks intended for peripheral neuropathy, which is as easily available, is best for diabetics. They are made with the most ideal fit to provide utmost comfort and relief from pressure. Materials are well chosen for these kinds of socks to provide needed warmth for colder climates.




As peripheral neuropathy often demonstrates numbness and tingling sensations of the hands and feet, and oftentimes lack of sensation at all, neuropathy socks for diabetics is designed to give ultimate protection to the feet. Some peripheral neuropathy socks are even laced with electro massage devices to improve circulation. Check them out at drugstores, local shoe departments and online. Start protecting your feet by being wise in choosing your socks.





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2012年1月31日 星期二

Foot Pain From Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy


The type of foot pain that this report refers to, is caused by Sensory Peripheral Neuropathy, but for completeness, I must mention some other types of Neuropathy.

Motor Peripheral Neuropathy causes muscle soreness and imbalance, or instability, because the muscle nerves have been damaged. Autonomic Neuropathy affects perspiration and reflexes which are managed by the brain. Autonomic Neuropathy in diabetics can cause skin thickening, cracks and corns on the feet. This opens the door to bacterial infections, and in the worst case scenario, surgical removal.

If you do have type 2 Diabetes you could possibly develop Sensory Neuropathy which can usually affect the feet first, then torso and the hands. The foot pain can be intense, unpredictable, sleep depriving, and, at this time, incurable.

High blood glucose levels over many years is the cause of this foot pain Neuropathy, or damaging of the nerves. The condition starts off as a tingling sensation or numbness, then can escalate to feeling like a severe sunburn, and eventually severe, a stabbing foot pain. The slightest contact with a bed sheet could cause excruciating foot pain. Whilst the feet, hands and legs are the usual place affected by the foot pain Neuropathy, nerves elsewhere in the body are also susceptible. Trying to get to sleep when affected by the worst of these symptoms is just about impossible.

Temporary foot pain relief. Although pain plays an important part in our body's defence strategy, we do not have to grit our teeth, and put up with it. There are special creams available for temporarily relieving the symptoms of this condition. The relieving cream can be applied as needed, throughout the day, for the symptoms of burning, itching and dryness of the skin.

I couldn't count the number of times that I sat on the edge of my bed after trying in vain to sleep, the burning, and jabbing foot pain was just too much. This was how I discovered that the cooling effect of the cold tiles eased the burning in my feet, and when I walked around barefoot on the cool tiles; the walking seemed to increase blood circulation in my feet, and the relief was nearly complete.

This led me to another discovery. I filled a large bowl with cool water and placed it, and a hand towel, under my bed. Then when the foot pain became too much I would drag it out, dunk my throbbing feet in until they had cooled down, dry them with the towel, walk around for a while before getting into bed. Oh Yeah!...That's better.

Needing a lengthier period of respite from this searing foot pain, I browsed the web for any other potential answers. A gadget called a TENS unit came to my attention. TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is an electronic device that offered foot pain relief without harmful side effects.

Battery powered, the TENS unit creates electrical impulses which are sent to the nerve ends which are transmitting foot pain signals to the brain. The foot pain messages are blocked by the impulses, and the brain also increases the production of endorphins which are our body's natural analgesics.

Self adhesive pads, or electrodes, need to be positioned correctly, relating to the foot pain. The reusable pads are then connected to the TENS by a fine cable. The unit settings are adjusted for the type and strength of the impulses, and the automatic timer set.

After only a few weeks using the TENS I have noticed great progress. My feet have improved so much that they do not worry me at night any more, so now I am concentrating on the hands, which have only just started giving me concern.

By passing the wires down my trouser legs from the TENS to my feet I have perfect freedom to sit or walk without any hassles. Initially the program took 100 minutes to go through the 5 different phases, but now it has been reduced to 45 minutes and 3 phases.

Prescription drugs. The only prescription drug that I am using is Lyrica which is usually prescribed for Epilepsy. The use of Lyrica for foot pain Neuropathy is not covered by the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme since it's On-Label use is for the treatment of Epilepsy, so I pay the full price of about AU$150 per month for a 75mg and a 150mg capsule each day.

Lyrica is effective in controlling the foot pain, although the side issues are disturbing; the drugged state that I live in, and the loss of memory, which I hope is temporary. These factors, as well as the expense, are the main reasons that I would like to minimise the use of Lyrica. The TENS treatment has allowed me to reduce the Lyrica dose to two 75mg capsules daily. This has freed me from the Zombie stage somewhat, and reduced the medicine bill to AU$85 per month.

Only time will tell, but if I can halve my dose of Lyrica with the use of my TENS unit, I would be very happy.

Please be warned that worse could be still coming. The foot pain that a Diabetes Mellitus patient suffersis not the whole story, but is a warning of worse things to come. Complications such as kidney failure, blindness, and a breakdown of the immune system could be coming.




http://footpain-diabetic.com will publish updates on my foot pain progress using the TENS unit, as well as critical information on the placement of electrodes, and suggestions about Tens unit Programs. And Lots More. Leave a comment and get an instant download of my FREE Report "Understanding Diabetes"





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2011年12月2日 星期五

Hypoxia and Sensory Neuropathy


One amazing things that I've discovered while working with Dr. David Phillips is that in many types of peripheral sensory neuropathy cases, regardless of the cause, the common link appears to be Hypoxia.

Hypoxia is a word used to describe loss of oxygen. This is a condition where in whole body or part of the body is deprived of an adequate amount of oxygen. It often occurs at what are called neuronal junctions (synapses),  an area in the human body where nerve cells communicate with each other.

The neuronal junction is where nerve impulses pass through. This is a form of electrochemical communication of nerve cells. Theoretically, if a patient is suffering from neuropathy because of hypoxia, the neuronal gap between cells widens and this widening is theoretically considered to be responsible for the common symptoms experience by the patients such as the burning sensation, tingling and shooting pain.

According to Dr. Phillips, "Neuropathy and chronic pain is characterized by pain, numbness, loss of tactile feedback, and poor tissue perfusion. These may be an indication that oxygen is not reaching all the cells and thus causing dysfunction." In his work, he says that 90% of neuropathy and chronic pain is a result of the impaired transmission of nerve signals between nerve cells due to not enough oxygen which is needed to support nerve cell metabolism.

So it appears that hypoxia may be a factor in neuropathy and chronic pain. The shrinking of the synaptic junctions due to the demineralization of the synaptic fluid that causes the gap between nerve cells to widen may be another factor. The widening of the gap between cells makes is hard for normal signals to propagate.

The causes of Hypoxia may be due to many situations that patients experience throughout their lives. As you read further Dr. Phillips work, you'll learn that among the reasons behind the loss of oxygen could be due to trauma, chemotherapy, diabetes or mechanical such as compression on a peripheral nerve. This compression can happen in the median nerve found at the wrist (carpal tunnel), in the sciatic nerves such as that at the hip and lower back, (sciatica) as well as in the ulnar nerve at the elbow (cubital tunnel).

Anyone who suffers from these condition often times feels devastated. Because the pain greatly affects their quality of living, patients often try to use pain medication to reduce the pain and discomfort. Unfortunately, pain medications do not cure the condition. They mask it. Eventually, some drugs can lead to a more serious complications with side effects such as mental confusion or intestinal problems.

The good news is, advancements have been made in the treatment of neuropathy.

Patients can now undergo better treatments, rather than just settling with reducing the pain and discomfort that they have.

There are combined methods of treatment that are now used to help patients.  Our clinicians find these approaches are holding the most promise.




Dr. John Hayes, Jr. is an Evvy Award Nominee and author of "Living and Practicing by Design" and "Beating Neuropathy-Taking Misery to Miracles in Just 5 Weeks!".

As a chiropractic consultant, his work on peripheral neuropathy has expanded practice building to MDs, PTs and DPMs as well. A free CD and information packet on his unique services among health care consultants can be obtained by registering your information at perfectpracticeweb.com

Peripheral neuropathy doctors, physical therapists and patients will find more information as well as post comments and questions at http://neuropathydr.com





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