I was diagnosed with aso in my hands years ago they gave me pain meds now the pain I m my hands is some times awful my hands burns go numb then itch when the feeling starts coming back then will be sore for days are there any vitamins to help and what over the counter meds will help with the pain?
Hi, Thanks for your query. The abnormal sensations that you have such as burning, numbness are termed peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system [most commonly seen in diabetic patients]. Another possibility could be nerve compression in spine due to disc bulge. Change your diet and remove inflammatory foods such as citrus fruits, dairy products and wheat that may aggravate the condition. Simultaneously increase your intake of potassium and calcium-rich foods such as bananas and avocados and green leafy vegetablesVitamin B12 is important in the maintenance of health and normal functioning of the nerve tissue and deficiency of it can lead to numbness. You can increase B12 level by taking meat and fish, or you can take tab methylcobalamine. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care