Episode #109: Peripheral Neuropathy Relief Using Peptides & Other Therapies

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My guest this week is Dr. Stephen L Barrett, CEO, US Neuropathy Centers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Dr. Barrett and I discuss neuropathy- what is peripheral neuropathy, who it affects, why you need an accurate diagnosis, what are the common symptoms, why phantom pain phenomenon occurs, and most importantly, how a comprehensive care approach with novel treatments can alleviate pain and improve peripheral neuropathy. As a podiatrist and surgeon, Dr. Barrett shares his expertise in lower body and heel pain (plantar fasciitis) treatment, why diabetes has a strong connection to neuropathy, along with how to help patient compliance.  We talk about peptides, PRP, stem cells, and much more utilized at his neuropathy center.</span></p> <p> </p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Watch Dr. Barrett’s recent TEDx talk:</p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><a href= "https://www.ted.com/talks/stephen_barrett_dpm_some_nerve_for_saving_diabetic_lives_dec_2021"> https://www.ted.com/talks/stephen_barrett_dpm_some_nerve_for_saving_diabetic_lives_dec_2021</a></p> <p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []"> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Follow</strong></span> <strong>Dr. Barrett</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.usneuropathycenters.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.usneuropathycenters.com/</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/USNeuropathyCenters/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.facebook.com/USNeuropathyCenters/</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://twitter.com/USNeuroCenters"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://twitter.com/USNeuroCenters</span></a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sponsors</strong></p> <p class=""><strong>Berkeley Life</strong> is dedicated to supporting healthy nitric oxide levels--a vital molecule made naturally in the body, responsible for va