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Conservative Regenerative Neuropathy Care

Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment in West Haven, CT

What is Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is damage or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves causing numbness, tingling, burning, and weakness most commonly in the hands and feet. Dr. Lazarus emphasizes conservative neuropathy care, including Class IV laser, neoGEN electric cell signaling, radial shockwave therapy, and regenerative biologic discussions when appropriate.

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Do These Symptoms Sound Familiar?

If these symptoms are affecting your daily movement, your body is telling you something. You do not have to keep working around it - the sooner you get an accurate answer, the sooner you can start moving freely again.

  • Numbness in feet and toes
  • Burning or tingling sensation
  • Sharp stabbing nerve pain
  • Extreme sensitivity to touch
  • Muscle weakness in feet
  • Loss of balance and coordination
  • Difficulty walking
  • Pain that is worse at night
Worried older adult checking both feet because of numbness tingling or burning sensations

What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy?

A focused evaluation helps determine which factor is driving your symptoms and what treatment path makes sense next.

  1. Diabetes

    most common cause accounting for over 60 percent of cases

  2. Chemotherapy

    nerve damage from cancer treatment

  3. Vitamin deficiencies

    B12 and folate deficiency damage nerve myelin

  4. Autoimmune conditions

    body attacks its own nerve tissue

  5. Alcohol use

    toxic effect on peripheral nerves

  6. Idiopathic

    no identifiable cause in up to 30 percent of cases

How Dr. Lazarus Treats Peripheral Neuropathy

Dr. Lazarus focuses on identifying the root cause and matching treatment to the condition, not forcing every patient into the same routine.

Laser Support Class IV Laser Therapy treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy

Class IV Laser Therapy

Class IV laser is used to support circulation, comfort, inflammation control, and nerve-function goals as part of an advanced neuropathy protocol.

Goal: reduce burning tingling numbness and nerve pain

Advanced neoGEN Electric Cell Signaling treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy

neoGEN Electric Cell Signaling

The neoGEN device delivers electric cell signaling energy to support nerve communication, circulation, pain modulation, and nerve-function goals.

Non-drug nerve support for selected neuropathy patients

Regenerative Regenerative Medicine treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy

Regenerative Medicine

Dr. Lazarus may discuss regenerative biologic options as part of a broader conservative plan when the diagnosis, risks, and goals make sense.

Evaluation-based biologic discussion when appropriate

Shockwave Radial shockwave therapy used as part of peripheral neuropathy care

Radial Shockwave Therapy

Radial shockwave may be included in selected neuropathy treatment plans to support local circulation, soft-tissue healing, and pain modulation.

Additional conservative support when the diagnosis fits

No generic treatment plan. No guesswork. Just a clearer path forward.

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Dr. Sean W. Lazarus, DPM
Dr. Sean W. Lazarus
DPM — Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Connecticut's only conservative homeopathic podiatrist specializing in conservative regenerative medicine, with a strong interest in peripheral neuropathy
Conservative Regenerative Medicine Neuropathy Treatment Homeopathic-Minded Care Laser Therapy Custom Orthotics
30+
Years Practice
5,000+
Patients Treated
Focus
Neuropathy Care

Peripheral Neuropathy Patients Travel From Across Connecticut

Dr. Lazarus combines advanced treatment technology with focused podiatric expertise, helping patients understand what is actually happening and what can be done about it.

  • Drug-Free Options
    Advanced non-surgical treatment choices whenever appropriate
  • Class 4 Laser on Site
    Modern laser therapy available in West Haven
  • Regenerative Protocols
    Treatment planning focused on repair, not just symptom masking
  • Infrared Light Therapy
    Therapeutic light support for comfort, circulation, and recovery
  • 30+ Years Experience
    Decades of podiatric expertise focused on outcomes

Peripheral Neuropathy Questions Answered

Some neuropathy symptoms can improve when the underlying cause is addressed, but results depend on cause duration severity and overall health. Dr. Lazarus uses conservative options such as Class IV laser neoGEN electric cell signaling radial shockwave therapy and regenerative biologic discussions when appropriate to support nerve function and symptom control.

Class IV laser therapy may help neuropathy patients by supporting circulation comfort inflammation control and nerve-function goals. Dr. Lazarus uses laser protocols tailored to each patient's symptoms and diagnosis.

Most patients require 6 to 12 sessions depending on severity and duration. Improvement is typically noticed within the first 3 to 4 sessions. A personalized treatment plan is created after your initial consultation.

Coverage varies by plan and by treatment. Some advanced neuropathy treatments may not be covered by insurance. Call (475) 238-7400 and our team will verify your benefits before treatment begins.

Diabetic neuropathy is a specific type of peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes-related nerve damage. The symptoms are similar but diabetic neuropathy requires careful coordination with diabetes management. Dr. Lazarus treats both with protocols tailored to each.

Yes. Untreated peripheral neuropathy typically progresses leading to increased numbness muscle weakness balance problems and in diabetic cases increased risk of foot ulcers and amputation. Early intervention produces significantly better outcomes.

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