PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injected around nerves is being studied for painful diabetic neuropathy. A randomised trial (Hassanien, 2020) found patients who received perineural PRP reported less pain and better nerve test results than those on medicines alone. It is one small trial, so evidence is limited.
Who it may suit
- Painful diabetic neuropathy not controlled by medicines
- People looking for non-drug options
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What to expect
- Blood drawn and spun to concentrate platelets
- Ultrasound-guided injections around nerves in the leg
- Effects, if any, build over weeks
PRP is sometimes combined with stem cell approaches. A doctor decides what could fit after reviewing your history.