Nerve Damage
Synopsis of Nerve Damage
Nerve damage, or neuropathy, refers to injury or dysfunction of the nerves, which can affect sensation, movement, or autonomic function depending on the type and location of the nerves involved. It may result from trauma, disease, nutritional deficiencies, toxins, or chronic conditions, and can affect a single nerve (mononeuropathy) or multiple nerves (polyneuropathy).
Types of nerves affected:
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Sensory nerves: Affect sensation (pain, temperature, touch)
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Motor nerves: Control muscle movement
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Autonomic nerves: Regulate involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion
Common symptoms:
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Tingling, numbness, or burning sensation (especially in hands and feet)
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Muscle weakness or atrophy
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Sharp or stabbing pains
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Sensitivity to touch or temperature
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Loss of coordination or balance
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Digestive, bladder, or blood pressure irregularities (if autonomic nerves involved)
Possible causes:
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Diabetes (most common cause of peripheral neuropathy)
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Traumatic injury or surgery
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Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
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Toxin exposure (e.g., heavy metals, alcohol, chemotherapy)
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Autoimmune diseases (e.g., Guillain-Barré, lupus)
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Infections (e.g., shingles, Lyme disease, HIV)
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Nerve compression (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated disc)
When to see a doctor:
Consult a healthcare provider if you experience persistent numbness, pain, or weakness, especially if it progresses or interferes with daily function. Diagnosis may include neurological exams, blood tests, EMG/nerve conduction studies, or imaging. Treatment depends on the cause and may involve physical therapy, medications, nutritional support, or surgical intervention.
Natural remedies for Nerve Damage
Protect Affected Areas from Injury: Reduced sensation can increase risk of unnoticed wounds.
Follow a Nutrient-Dense Diet: Especially rich in B vitamins, healthy fats, and antioxidants.
Engage in Gentle Movement or Stretching: Supports circulation and reduces stiffness.
Avoid Alcohol and Toxins: Both can worsen nerve function.
Apply Warm Compresses or Gentle Massage: Helps reduce pain and improve circulation.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Nerve Damage
acetyl l-carnitine
alpha lipoic acid
astaxanthin
beta-tocopherol
biotin
branched-chain amino acids
cat's claw
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
cordyceps
turmeric
endo-peptidase
fish protein
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)
l-carnitine
l-carnosine
l-cysteine
l-glutathione
l-histidine
l-taurine
lentinula edodes mycelia
lion's mane
magnesium
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
nicotinamide riboside
spruce
omega-3 fatty acids
phospholipids
reishi mushroom
rutin
silicon
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
thiamin (vitamin B1)
ubiquinol
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin E
zinc
arnica
16 carbon alkyl
10-Hydroxy-2-Decanoic Acid
7,8-Dihydroxyflavone
Asparagus
Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Arginine
Acetyl L-Carnitine
Animal Tissue
Antler
Arsenic
Arachidonic Acid
Apigenin
Amino Acid Chelate
Auricularia
Alpha ketoglutarate
Almond Oil
Arisaema cum bile
Agmatine
Astragaloside IV
Agmatine sulfate
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Amino Acid (unspecified)
Actaea spicata
Acetyl L-Carnitine Arginate
Agmatine Silicate
Algal protein
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate
Acetylated Monoglyceride
Acetyl-L-Carnitine-L-Arginine
Arginine alpha-ketoisocaproate
Astragalin
Atractylone
beta-zeacarotene
Boswellia serrata
Bovine Protein
Benfotiamine
Basidiomycota
Beta Hydroxybutyrate
Blue-Green Alage
Branched-Chain Amino Acids
Branched Chain Amino Acids
Bacosides
Bovine (unspecified)
Cocarboxylase
Calcium Magnesium Citrate
Coenzyme A
Cordycepic acids
Coriolus mushroom
Cnidium
Cannabinol
Cordyceps
Chinese Chive
Castor
Condonopsis
Chinese Tinospora
Cannabidiol
Copper
Copper Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Cysteine compounds (unspecified)
Cysteine
Cystine
Calcium 2-aminoethylphosphate
Cannabidiolic acid
C-Phycocyanin
Dodeca-2E, 4E-Dienoic Acid Isobutylamide
Dogwood (unspecified)
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Deer
Dipeptide
Dodeca-2E, 4E, 8Z, 10Z/Etetraenoic Acid Isobutylamide
Epidermal Growth Factor
Elk antler
Earthworm
Fulvic Acid
fibroblast growth factors
Frankincense
Fritillary (unspecified)
Gastrodia
Glutamine
Glucan peptides
Glutamine alpha-ketoglutarate
GMS-ribose
Glutathione peroxidase
Gland (mixed)
Grapeseed Oil
Glutamine (various)
Glycine-alanyl-l-methionine
Glycoprotein isolate
Glycine
Glycine
Glutathione
Glutamic Acid
Gland (mixed)
Ginsenosides
Horn
Histidine
Hyperoside
Haliotis
Hericium mushroom
Indian Pipe
Insulin-Like Growth Factor
Jamaican Dogwood
Kratom
Lycium
L-Methionine
Lymph
L-Taurine
L-Histidine
L-Leucine
Lysophosphatidic acid
Lymph
Lipoic Acid
Methylcobalamin
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
Magnesium Malate
Macadamia Oil
Magnesium Fructo-Oligosaccharides
Magnesium borate
Mushrooms
Medium Chain Triglycerides
Maitake Mushroom
Medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
Magnesium Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Manganese
Magnesium Beta-Hydroxybutyrate
Magnesium Taurinate
Magnesium Octanoate
Magnesium stearate
N-Acetyl Cysteine
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Nerve growth factor
Niacin ascorbate
Ophiopogon
Oligopeptide (unspecified)
Ox
Orchid tree (unspecified)
Phycocyanin
Puerain
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone
pyridoxine-alpha-ketoglutarate (PAK)
Proprietary Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
Phosphataidyl ethanolamine
Peony
Phospholipid (unspecified)
Procaine
Potassium aspartate-citrate
Phosphorus
Pine
Porcine (unspecified)
Potassium
Panax Notoginseng
Pyridoxal alpha-ketoglutarate
Pycnogenol
Phospholipids (unspecified)
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Ribose-l-cysteine
Squalene
Snail
Spirulina
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Snake
Salidroside
Serine
SOD (Superoxide Dismutase, antioxidant activity)
Somatropin
Seleno Methionine
Shiitake
San-Qi Ginseng
Serratiopeptidase
Silicic Acid
Sulfate (unspecified)
Tripeptide
Transforming growth factor beta
Transforming growth factor
Taurine
Torula Yeast
tripeptide (unspecified)
Thiamin
Teasel (unspecified)
Taurine
Tetrahydropalmatine
Unsaturated Fat
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)
Vitamin B12 (unspecified)
Vitamin B12 (mixed)
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B12 (cyanacobalamin)
Vitamin B12 (various)
Vitamin B6 (pridoxal 5-phosphate)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5 phosphate)
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocomonoenol)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B5 (calcium pantothenate)
Vitamin B6 (Mixed)
Vitamin B12 (Hydroxycobalamin)
Vitamin B5 (unspecified)
Vitamin E
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols
Vitamin E (beta tocopherol)
Vitamin B12 (adenosylcobalamin)
Vitamin E (mixed)
Vitamin B1 (fursultiamine)
Vitamin E (beta and delta tocopherols)
Vitamin E (beta-tocopherol)
Vitamin B1 (unspecified)
Vitamin B7 (biotin)
Vitamin E (alpha tocotrienol)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine 5-phosphate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride)
Vitamin E (delta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols/tocotrienols)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine pyrophosphate)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
Vitamin E (gamma unspecified)
Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide riboside)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine monohydrate)
Vitamin B1 (Sulbutiamine)
Vitamin B12 (5-deoxyadenosylcobalamin)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (delta-tocopherol)
Withanolide
Walnut (unspecified)
Wool
walnut
Xanthophyll
Zinc Picolinate
Zinc alpha ketoglutarate
Zinc alpha-ketoglutarate
