What can be used for pain releif for Neuropathy in hands? any lotions?

My grandmother is always having problems with her hands due to Neuropathy. I don't know much about it but she claims her hands get hot and cold and ache, and she occasionally has to wear gloves. She mentioned there being a lotion or something for pain relief for it, but we haven't had any luck finding out what it is.





So does anyone know what this product is called or know of something similar?What can be used for pain releif for Neuropathy in hands? any lotions?
Peripheral neuropathy describes damage to the peripheral nervous system, the vast communications network that transmits information from the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system) to every other part of the body. Peripheral nerves also send sensory information back to the brain and spinal cord, such as a message that the feet are cold or a finger is burned. Damage to the peripheral nervous system interferes with these vital connections. Like static on a telephone line, peripheral neuropathy distorts and sometimes interrupts messages between the brain and the rest of the body.


Because every peripheral nerve has a highly specialized function in a specific part of the body, a wide array of symptoms can occur when nerves are damaged. Some people may experience temporary numbness, tingling, and pricking sensations (paresthesia), sensitivity to touch, or muscle weakness.


I have this but do not wear gloves, as I already feel as if I have gloves and socks on when I do not. Was she diagnosed by a Doctor? As she wears gloves I am thinking she might have:


Raynaud's disease is a condition that causes some areas of your body 鈥?such as your fingers, toes, tip of your nose and your ears 鈥?to feel numb and cool in response to cold temperatures or stress. In Raynaud's disease, arteries that supply blood to your skin narrow, limiting blood circulation to affected areas. Women are more likely to have Raynaud's disease. It's also more common in people who live in colder climates. Treatment of Raynaud's disease depends on its severity and the presence of associated conditions. For most people, Raynaud's disease is more a nuisance than a disability.


The best treatment for Raynaud's is to wear gloves.


Best of LuckWhat can be used for pain releif for Neuropathy in hands? any lotions?
My dad uses capcason (sp) he finds it at CVS . It is made from peppers so wear gloves when applying it. He says that is helps the Neuropathy in his feet.