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.
How to know it's time for a Hospice. When your loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, and when a doctor says that she has six months or fewer to live, she is eligible for hospice care. Find out more about when to call in hospice care.