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Compare peripheral neuropathy treatments: medicines, capsaicin, exercise, foot care, PRP and stem cells.

Reviewed by Dr James Bristol, MD, PhDGuideline-basedStudies cited

Medically reviewed by Dr James Bristol, MD, PhD · Updated 2026-11-14

Neuropathy treatment combines treating the cause with relieving symptoms. Guidelines start with medicines and self-care; newer regenerative options are being studied for people whose symptoms persist.

TreatmentEvidenceNotes
MedicinesStrong (first line)Side effects common
Capsaicin cream / patchModerateLocal pain
Exercise and foot careGoodBalance and safety
PRP around nervesSmall RCTDiabetic neuropathy
Stem cellsEarly researchNot a proven cure

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Find the cause

Diabetes, chemotherapy, HIV, B12 and more: treatment starts there.

Relieve the pain

Guideline medicines, capsaicin, exercise and foot care.

Explore what's next

PRP and stem cell research, with honest limits.

In this section

Free guide · Step 1 of 2

Neuropathy relief: the 7-step plan for burning, numb or tingling nerves

What to check first, what helps day to day, which medicines guidelines recommend, and the newer regenerative options being studied. Free on WhatsApp.

Step 2 of 2

Last step: do you have nerve test results or a medical report?

If yes, a doctor reviews it for free and tells you whether regenerative or other non-surgical options could suit you.

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