What is Neuropathy?

Neuropathy occurs when nerves aren't functioning properly, leading to various symptoms:
- Burning sensations
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Balance issues
- Severe pain
- Sleep disruption

Common Causes of Neuropathy

Neuropathy typically develops from:
- Nerve entrapment under ligaments, tendons, or muscles
- Diabetes (elevated blood sugar affecting nerve tissue)
- Nerve compression due to swelling
- Chemotherapy treatments

Traditional Neuropathy Treatment Options

Medication
- Medications like Gabapentin can help reduce symptoms
- Drawbacks include:
  - Drowsiness and lethargy
  - Decreasing effectiveness over time
  - Need for increasing dosages
  - Multiple side effects

Surgery
- Surgical nerve decompressions can be successful
- Potential risks include:
  - Wound healing issues
  - Scar tissue formation
  - Post-operative pain
  - Infection risk

Neurogenics: A Different Approach

How It's Different
- Completely safe with no side effects
- No medications involved
- Non-surgical approach
- Uses electrical signals to restore nerve function

Treatment Process
- Electrical leads placed on legs and feet
- Advanced signal technology (400-40,000 Hertz range)
- Mimics body's natural electrical signals
- Far more sophisticated than traditional TENS units

Treatment Schedule
- 24 visits over approximately 3 months
- Twice weekly sessions
- Two 25-minute treatments per visit
- Total treatment time: 50 minutes per session

Expected Results

While neurogenics doesn't "cure" neuropathy, it can:
- Significantly reduce symptoms
- Improve sleep quality
- Enhance balance
- Restore driving ability
- Reduce symptoms by 50-75%
- Decrease or eliminate pain

A Doctor's Personal Experience

Dr. Foster shares his own experience with neuropathy following chemotherapy:
- Experienced burning, tingling, numbness, and sharp pains
- Underwent neurogenics treatment
- Achieved complete resolution of leg pain
- Significant reduction in numbness and tingling
- Maintains some numbness in ball of feet
- Overall significant improvement from treatment

Is Neurogenics Right for You?

If you're experiencing neuropathy symptoms and seeking a safe, non-invasive treatment option, neurogenics might be the solution you're looking for. Contact our office to learn more about how this innovative treatment could help you find relief from neuropathy symptoms.

Joel Foster, DPM
Board certified podiatrist helping patients throughout the Kansas City area treat all foot & ankle conditions.