Nerve Symptoms And Your Doctor: When A Supplement Is Not The Answer

Numbness, tingling or burning pain should be evaluated, not guessed at.

Why Evaluation Comes First

Numbness, tingling, burning or weakness can have many causes, including diabetes, vitamin deficiency and pressure on a nerve. A supplement cannot tell you which one you have.

What To Tell Your Doctor

Describe where it happens, when it started, what makes it better or worse, and list every supplement and medicine you take.

Tests You May Be Offered

Doctors commonly check blood sugar, vitamin B12 and thyroid function, and may examine your nerves and reflexes.

Where A Supplement Fits

If your doctor agrees, a supplement can be one small part of a plan. It should never replace diagnosis or prescribed treatment.

Urgent Signs

Sudden weakness, trouble speaking, loss of bladder or bowel control or spreading numbness need urgent medical care.