5.Treatment
Drugs for depression (citalopram, desipramine, nortriptyline, paroxetine) and seizures (gabapentin, pregabalin) could make your DPN hurt less, but over-the-counter painkillers may not. Products you put on your skin to numb it, like lidocaine, might also help. Nothing will reverse the nerve damage. Your doctor may suggest special exercises (physical therapy) to help you feel better and keep you moving.
6.Infection
One side effect of DPN is that you may not notice minor cuts, blisters, burns, or other injuries because you simply don’t feel them. Since diabetes makes these wounds slower to heal, they might become very serious before you find them. They’re far more likely to get infected. Without the proper care, you could lose a toe, your foot, or even part of your leg.
