Is there a drug that helps relieve the foot pain from diabetes?
• A: A common complication of diabetes is diabetic neuropathy, which is nerve damage as a result of high blood sugar levels. Deep pain in the feet is a symptom of diabetic neuropathy. Patients should consult their physician or healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate treatment. The National Institutes of Health states the following about diabetic neuropathy: The goals of treating diabetic neuropathy are to prevent it from getting worse and to lessen the symptoms. Control of blood sugar is important to prevent symptoms and preventing them from worsening. Medications that may be used to control pain include: Antidepressants, such as amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepin (Sinequan), or duloxetine (Cymbalta), Antiseizure medications, such as gabapentin (Neurontin), pregabalin (Lyrica), carbamazepine (Tegretol), and valproate (Depakote), Pain medications or analgesics may work for the short-term, but might not provide much relief and Capsaicin can be applied to the skin to reduce pai
