About DPN (Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy)

Symptoms of diabetic nerve pain
Burning, shooting, tingling, or pins and needles are the type of pain which are considered as the Diabetic Nerve Pain. Loss of sensation (numbness) or sensitivity to light touch may be experienced by people. The pain is frequently noticed in the feet, and after that less often in hands. When the pain reaches the level of the knees, patients feel pain in their hands also. The people who are having the diabetic nerve pain, half of people from them say that this pain hinder with sleep and get worse at night. Symptoms also increase when people are under stress or tired.

Impact of diabetic nerve pain
Foot injury, infection, and amputation are the factors for which there is a major risk by Diabetic peripheral neuropathy. If there is loss of sensation, or numbness, in the feet it means that there is possibility of increment in injuries of which patients are totally unaware and do not have any knowledge. These foot injuries can expand into ulcers or lesions that can become infected. Reports and studies have shown that 15 percent of people who have diabetes will experience a foot ulcer in their lifetime. In the worst cases, these foot ulcers may lead to limb amputation. Person’s daily functioning and quality of life also get the impact from Diabetic nerve pain. 50% of the people who have Diabetic nerve pain may experience difficulty sleeping, and as a result often experience fatigue or have difficulty concentrating. Difficulty walking, working, or socializing is the signs which may also be experienced by many people. A person’s mood as well as his or her ability to enjoy life can be effected by Diabetic nerve pain.

How does LYRICA treat diabetic nerve pain?
After the beginning of treatment, Lyrica helps in reducing the pain as early as in 1 week. This has been noticed in clinical studies. The highest approved dosage of Lyrica is 600 mg per day. Near about 46% of patients with this pain has experienced at least 50% lessening in pain. For both diabetic nerve pain and pain after shingles, two of the most common forms of nerve pain, Lyrica is the first and only approved treatment.


Lyrica is used to treat epilepsy and neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Lyrica (pregabalin capsules) has approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).