Are You Taking Medication for Peripheral Neuropathy? What You Should Know First

Are You Taking Medication for Peripheral Neuropathy? If you’re taking medications for peripheral neuropathy—such as Lyrica, Gabapentin, Cymbalta, or even opioid painkillers—you’re not alone. These drugs are commonly prescribed to numb the symptoms of nerve damage. But the truth is: they don’t repair the nerves.

At the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami, we believe patients deserve more than temporary relief. Our goal is to heal damaged nerves—not just mask the pain. Read on to understand what these medications do, their limitations, and what safer alternatives exist.

💊 Common Drugs Prescribed for Neuropathy

Here are the main categories of neuropathy drugs:

1. Painkillers and Anti-inflammatories

• OTC NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin)
• Opioids: tramadol (Ultram), oxycodone (Oxycontin)
  

⚠️ Problem: These reduce pain but come with side effects and do not repair nerves.

2. Anti-Seizure Medications

• Gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise)
• Pregabalin (Lyrica)
  

⚠️ Problem: These suppress nerve signaling but do not heal nerves. Long-term use may impair mental clarity or coordination.

3. Antidepressants

• Amitriptyline, Doxepin, Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
• Duloxetine (Cymbalta), Venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
  

⚠️ Problem: These affect brain chemistry to dull pain, but again—no impact on repairing peripheral nerve fibers.

🚫 What These Drugs Don’t Do: Heal Nerve Damage

Peripheral nerves require oxygen, nutrition, and circulation delivered by tiny capillaries. In people with diabetes, chemotherapy history, or mechanical compression (like disc problems), these capillaries become obstructed—starving the nerves of oxygen and nutrients.

Over time, this causes progressive nerve damage—especially in the feet, where circulation is naturally weaker.

📉 Up to 65% of diabetics suffer from peripheral neuropathy. And the longer nerve damage goes untreated, the harder it is to reverse.

✅ A Better Option: Dr. Alfonso’s Drug-Free Neuropathy Protocol

At the Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami, Dr. Rodolfo Alfonso has created a treatment protocol that goes beyond covering symptoms. His method addresses the root causes of nerve damage—without drugs or surgery.

This protocol includes:

• ✅ Laser therapy to stimulate nerve regeneration
• ✅ Circulation enhancement to restore oxygen delivery
• ✅ Decompression to relieve spinal and peripheral nerve pressure
• ✅ Custom home care and nutrition plans to support healing
  

📖 Learn more about the full treatment here

📞 Schedule a Free Consultation in Miami Today

Tired of relying on pills to get through the day? If you’re looking for a long-term solution to your neuropathy, we’re here to help.

📍 Neuropathy Relief Center of Miami
 8585 Sunset Drive, Suite 104
 Miami, FL 33143
 📞 Call (305) 274-7475
 📥 Schedule your free consultation online

We also offer Zoom consultations for out-of-town patients.