Nerve pain in the leg
Nerve pain in the leg is often caused by herniated discs. When a nerve root is compressed by the intervertebral disc, the area of skin supplied by the nerve is affected by sensitivity disorders and, in the case of severe herniated discs, even paralysis. Very typical is a herniated disc at the level of the fifth lumbar vertebral body, which leads to a numbness that extends over the inner side of the leg, over the knee to the big toe.
Another cause of nerve pain in the leg can be poorly adjusted blood sugar in diabetes mellitus. A constantly elevated blood sugar level leads to damage to the nerve endings and thus to the destruction of the nerves, which is manifested in the form of numbness and burning pain in the legs. In most cases, both legs are affected at the same time.
The pain starts at the soles of the feet and can rise higher and higher. A well-adjusted blood sugar level has a preventive effect. Another cause of nerve pain in the legs is chronic alcohol consumption.
Alcohol abuse leads to a reduced intake of vitamin B12, which has a protective effect on the nerves. A lack of vitamin B12 causes damage to the nerves, which manifests itself as burning and numbness in the feet. But also after operations or injuries in the legs, nerve pain can occur in the affected leg.
Homeopathy
Nerve pain should first be clarified and treated by a doctor. However, homeopathic remedies can also be used as a support and after consultation with the doctor. Zinc, for example, helps against tingling paresthesias (“formication”), magnesium often helps against stabbing pain or cramps.
St. John’s wort can also be taken as a capsule or applied as an oil to help with nerve pain. Other preparations that are used in homeopathy against neuralgia are Cantharis, Cyclamen (cyclamen) or Verbascum (mullein). The latter two are mainly used for trigeminal neuralgia.The combined preparation “Apozema – Nerve Pain Drops No.
24” can also be used for nerve pain to activate the body’s own self-healing powers. Its ingredients include blue wolfsbane, belladonna, mullein and magnesium, all of which are highly effective against chronic nerve pain. Before using homeopathic remedies, however, a doctor should be consulted to rule out possible interaction with other medications one is taking and thus avoid serious side effects.