Herbs

• Nerve pain can be the result of many medical problems, such as injuries, sciatica, herpes, shingles or carpal tunnel syndrome. Herbs can help problems with nerves and nerve pain. Some of the most common herbs known to help calm and sooth nerve spasms, reduce inflammation, reduce burning sensations and calm itching or irritation are Saint-John's-wort, which can be used externally or taken orally, and chamomile. Marjoram and lavender are also recognized as nerve calmers.
  
  Another herb known to help control symptoms due to post-herpetic neuralgia is peppermint. For many who deal with neuralgia of any type, getting symptom relief is important. Peppermint oil has had good results for many patients, according to Dr. Alan R. Gaby, an expert in nutritional therapies. Gaby does recommend that patients consult their physician before using peppermint oil to treat nerve pain.
  
  

Magnetic Therapy

• Magnetic therapy has been used to treat ailments for hundreds of years. It is safe and has no side effects to worry about. Magnetic therapy is the process of drawing more blood flow to various areas of the bodies, especially injured areas, and bringing more healing nutrients to the site for healing. Better circulation means more red blood cells that heal, as well as oxygen.
  
  Nerve pain is a common problem with injuries, such as sports injuries, surgeries and diabetes. Magnets can help alleviate pain for many people who suffer from these conditions. The magnets do not cure the injury, but they can help with the pain. However, magnets can take a while to give results. Sometimes it can take up to four weeks to notice a significant difference with the pain. For some, it may be a gradual difference in the pain at first, and then a sudden change in how you feel. It is recommended that you wear the magnet, whether it is in the form of a bracelet, necklace or other piece for 24 hours a day, seven days a week to get the best benefit.
  
  

Vitamins

• Vitamins play a big role in the function of your nerves. There are several vitamins that have specific roles with the nerves, nourishing them so they are healthy. Nerve damage itself can be caused by the lack of B vitamins in your diet. There are several B vitamins in the family, all responsible for establishing and continuing good nerve health.
  
  The main B vitamins are Thiamine (B1) and biotin (B7). These help promote healthy nerves. Riboflavin (B2) is responsible for the insulation of the nerves while Niacin (B3) plays a role in how the nervous system functions. Pyridoxine (B6) is a helper B vitamin. It helps your body to absorb niacin and B12.
  
  Lack of certain B vitamins can cause nerves to weaken and malfunction. For instance, lack of B6 has the potential to cause carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a painful neuropathy problem of your hands. Another important B vitamin is B12 which helps nerves function at their optimum level while helping them to avoid damage. If you were to become deficient in both B12 and folic acid B9, you have a greater chance of developing neuropathic leg and foot pain.
  
  Another vitamin recognized as decreasing nerve pain in diabetics is vitamin D. The recommended dose is 2,000 units a day to decrease diabetic neuropathy pain in patients. For patients with long-term shingles nerve pain, a study has shown that patients who took 1,600 units of a natural form of vitamin E for six months on a daily basis before a meal, had remarkable results with nerve pain management.