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Does ice help nerve pain in feet?

I am a 33 year old female. I want to know if ice helps nerve pain in feet?

3 Answers

Yes, it often does.
Yes ice numbs the area and reduces conduction of nerve impulses. A combination of ice and hot compresses may be better
Temporarily it may help fir a few minutes but do not apply directly on area which does not have good sensation. You can develop an ice burn. Apply wrapped in a towel for a few minutes at a time.

Vernita D. Hairston, MD
Dept. of Neurology