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If you have any foot problems, issues and questions,
please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999,
or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com. Conveniently located in the
Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon.
n e W t r e a t M e n t f o r d i a B e t i c n e r v e p a i n
By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M.
Diabetic nerve pain of the feet is also known as painful diabetic
peripheral neuropathy. It occurs if the nerves are damaged as a result
of diabetes. There are many diabetics who just have numbness or tingling
in their feet. This numbness can get worse and cause burning and shooting
pain in both feet, and can also cause patients to have difficulty sleeping.
There is no cure for the diabetic neuropathy, however, there are numerous
treatments including oral medications and topical pain relief creams, which
only help with the symptoms of the severe pain.
Now there is a new, in-office thirty-minute treatment called
Qutenza which can help quiet the nerves and can be performed by
your podiatrist. Qutenza are impregnated sheets with 8% Capsaicin. This
medication is similar to pepper spray, but at a much higher concentration.
These specialized sheets are applied to your feet once every three months
for thirty minutes each time. Some patients can see improvement after
just one treatment, and many patients can get complete relief of pain with
this new cutting edge treatment. This treatment is for diabetics with severe
burning and shooting, and most insurances and Medicare will fully cover
it. Prior authorizations will be performed.
DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist
Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
www.DrTzorfas.com
OVER 31 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in:
• Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar Warts/Children & Adults
• Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
• Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Sport Injuries: Bunions/Hammertoes
• Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare
• DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON-SITE
• Evening appointments available!
• Medicare and most insurances accepted
Call 908.236.6999 Today and Have Relief Tomorrow!
Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Hwy 22 W, Lebanon
Also Located at Mack Chiropractic in Little Bears Plaza, 269 Rt.31 South, Suite #5, Washington NJ 07882
908.835.1730
In Practice Since 1990!
You're in good hands
with Dr.Tzorfas!
" If you don't know the guy on the other side of the
world, love him anyway because he's just like you. He has
the same dreams, the same hopes and fears. It's one
world, pal. We're all neighbors." ~ Frank Sinatra
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If you are anxious you are living in the future.
If you are at peace, you are living in the present."
~ Lao Tzu
