5 Ways to Show Neuropathy Patients You Truly Understand Their Pain By the time a patient with peripheral neuropathy walks into your office, they’ve likely seen multiple providers. They may have been told their pain is “just aging,” their numbness is “in their head,” or their burning feet are “nothing to worry about.” What they haven’t heard often enough is: “I believe you—and I can help.” In your private or direct-pay practice, you have the time, flexibility, and clinical fre

When EMG Isn’t Enough: Expanding Your Neuropathy Workup It’s a common story: a patient has classic neuropathy symptoms—burning, tingling,...

B12, B6, and Folate: Lab Markers Every Clinician Should Monitor Peripheral neuropathy doesn’t always begin with diabetes or chemotherapy....

How to Talk to Patients About "Normal" Tests and Ongoing Symptoms One of the most frustrating situations for both physician and patient...

How to Distinguish Between Small Fiber and Large Fiber Neuropathy Not all neuropathy is the same and differentiating between small fiber...

Genetic Clues in Idiopathic Neuropathy: When to Refer and When to Test What happens when a patient presents with classic neuropathy...

Beyond the Monofilament: Diagnostic Tools That Enhance Neuropathy Detection The 10g monofilament test has long been the standard...

Functional Approaches to Neuropathy: Beyond Symptom Suppression Conventional neuropathy care often revolves around one theme: suppress...

The Role of Inflammation in Chronic Nerve Pain—Emerging Lab Markers We’ve known for years that inflammation drives many chronic diseases....

The Case for Laser Therapy in Peripheral Neuropathy Care Peripheral neuropathy often leaves patients feeling hopeless especially when...

Topical Options for Nerve Pain Relief Without Systemic Side Effects When a patient with peripheral neuropathy says, “I don’t want more...

Vitamin Deficiencies and Nerve Damage: What to Check (and Why) One of the most overlooked, and reversible, causes of peripheral...

Can Diet Reverse Nerve Damage? What the Evidence Says Peripheral neuropathy is often treated as a static, irreversible condition. But...

Peripheral Neuropathy or Fibromyalgia? Making the Right Diagnosis Fatigue. Brain fog. Widespread pain. Burning feet. Pins and needles. If...

Treating the Metabolic Root of Nerve Pain: A Lifestyle Medicine Framework Peripheral neuropathy isn’t just a neurological problem, it’s...

Why Women Are Often Undiagnosed: Gender Gaps in Neuropathy Detection Peripheral neuropathy doesn’t discriminate by gender but diagnosis...

Obesity and Neuropathy: A Neurological Complication of Lifestyle We often associate obesity with metabolic dysfunction, joint pain, or...

Aging and Nerve Health: Addressing Neuropathy in the Medicare Population “My feet feel numb, but that’s just aging… right?” You’ve...

Neuroplasticity and Nerve Regeneration: The Power of Movement Peripheral neuropathy often presents as a loss—of sensation, strength, and...

Making Neuropathy Visits More Productive: A Step-by-Step Intake Framework Peripheral neuropathy patients often arrive exhausted...