Handout

Nutritional Supplements and Strategies for Neuropathic Pain

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Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Chronic Pain

References:

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This handout outlines several nutritional strategies that can be useful for people with neuropathic pain.
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