Neuropathic Therapy Center Blog

    Young woman having difficulty sleeping due to nerve pain.
    07Nov

    Why is nerve pain worse at night?

    Stop for a minute and think about the last time you had a good night’s rest. Has it been a day? Maybe two or three? Has it been a week since you had a restful night sleep without any burning or stabbing pain keeping you up?

    It can seem like living with chronic nerve pain is a never-ending merry-go-round of discomfort. With a constant struggle during the day, why does it seem to flare up at night?

    Let’s take a closer look at why pain comes in droves when the sun comes down.

    By Dr. Mark Bussell Blog, Nerve Pain, Trouble Sleeping 0 CommentsRead more...
    Elderly woman suffering with diabetic nerve pain
    24Oct

    7 Warning Signs of Diabetic Nerve Pain

    If you’re living with diabetes and have experienced a tingling, burning sensation in your hands or feet, you may be suffering from diabetic nerve pain.

    Diabetic nerve pain or “damaged nerves” are a result of an injury or disease. The restriction of blood flow to the damaged nerves leads to the chronic, debilitating pain. Nerve pain can make doing the simplest things very painful. 

    By Dr. Mark Bussell Blog, Diabetes, Nerve Pain 0 CommentsRead more...
    Gluten free diet
    19Sep

    Gluten, friend or foe?

    Gluten has become a household name everywhere you look. It’s typically a hot topic of discussion around the dinner table, in the news and even at the local market.

    More often than not, the same question is always asked — what is gluten?

    It’s a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. You may have eaten gluten this morning with a bowl of cereal, oatmeal or toast. Though it’s not visible, the protein can cause more harm than good to individuals with a sensitivity.

    By Dr. Mark Bussell Blog, Neuropathy, Gluten, Diet 0 CommentsRead more...
    Man living with diabetic nerve pain in his arm
    22Aug

    12 Signs of Peripheral Neuropathy

    Pain comes in many shapes and sizes, especially when we’re talking about peripheral neuropathy or nerve pain. It’s common to experience pain in the arms, hands, legs or feet and feel a tingling, burning or stabbing sensation that won’t stop.

    However, there are many other symptoms to nerve pain that can trigger the onset of chronic pain. First, let’s take a closer look at peripheral neuropathy.

    By Dr. Mark Bussell Blog, Diabetic Nerve Pain, Peripheral Nerves 0 CommentsRead more...
    Walnut and apple salad
    11Jul

    5 Delicious, But Healthy Snacks to Help Control Blood Sugar

    Who’s ready to eat healthy?

    Let’s not all raise our hands at once. The truth is eating healthy or maintaining a proper diet to help reduce nerve pain and limit additional health concerns can be challenging. But, this doesn’t mean the fun of eating our favorite foods and snacks has to go away all together.

    If we adjust our meals and snacks slightly, we can enjoy the pleasures of eating healthy.

    By Dr. Mark Bussell Blog, Control Blood Sugar, Healthy Snacks 0 CommentsRead more...

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