Besides medications used to treat conditions associated with peripheral neuropathy, medications used to relieve peripheral neuropathy signs and symptoms include: Pain relievers. Over-the-counter pain medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, can relieve mild symptoms.
To begin hospice care, an individual must have a life expectancy of six months or less. A physician's referral is needed. If you believe your family member is in need of hospice services, communicate this to the physician currently providing care.
Making a decision to have hospice is often a difficult decision for people because it means acknowledging that death is near. However, hospice can be a tremendous blessing for people as it provides so much support and comfort at the end of life. Unfortunately, most people elect hospice care long after they are actually eligible, and wish they had done so sooner. Almost all insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover home hospice costs. If you are unsure whether it is time for hospice, our doctors and nurses are available to answer any questions for you. The following are some of the reasons that may make a person appropriate for hospice.