Ask the doctor: Tips to reduce neuropathy pain
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Q. Is there something to relieve severe neuropathy in someone's feet?
A. You are not alone: neuropathy is a remarkably common problem. Fortunately, there are several treatments that bring relief to most people who suffer with this condition. There are different types of neuropathy (more formally called polyneuropathy). I'll assume you have the most common type, called axonal neuropathy.
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