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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 it can also cause patients to have difficulty sleeping.
There is no cure for the diabetic neuropathy. There are numerous treatments
,including oral medications, and topical pain relief creams, which only help
with the symptoms of the severe pain.
There is a new, in-office, thirty-minute treatment which can
help quiet the nerves and can be performed by your podiatrist.
This topical treatment is called Qutenza. 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 visit. Some patients will feel
improvement after just one treatment. 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
cover this 100%. 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!
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