Treat the underlying cause
Control blood sugar if you have diabetes
Stop alcohol use if alcohol-related
Correct vitamin deficiencies
Review and adjust medications that may cause neuropathy
Manage autoimmune, kidney, thyroid, or infectious causes
Use prescribed pain medicines
Use topical treatments such as lidocaine or capsaicin
Consider antidepressants for nerve pain
Consider anticonvulsants for nerve pain
Use physical therapy
Exercise regularly as tolerated
Maintain a healthy diet
Keep blood sugar stable
Protect numb feet and hands from injury
Wear supportive footwear
Avoid smoking
Limit alcohol
Treat sleep problems
Manage stress
See a neurologist or doctor for evaluation
Seek urgent care for sudden weakness, severe pain, or rapid worsening