Episode #109: Peripheral Neuropathy Relief Using Peptides & Other Therapies
My guest this week is Dr. Stephen L Barrett CEO US Neuropathy Centers.
In this episode, Dr. Barrett and I discuss neuropathy- what is peripheral neuropathy, who it affects, why you need an accurate diagnosis, what are the common symptoms, why phantom pain phenomenon occurs, and most importantly, how a comprehensive care approach with novel treatments can alleviate pain and improve peripheral neuropathy. As a podiatrist and surgeon, Dr. Barrett shares his expertise in lower body and heel pain (plantar fasciitis) treatment, why diabetes has a strong connection to neuropathy, along with how to get patients to be more compliant. We talk about the use of peptides, PRP, stem cells, and so much more that they utilize at his neuropathy center.
Learn more about Dr. Barrett, or to schedule a consult, visit https://www.usneuropathycenters.com/ Dr. Barrett will be launching a podcast this September 2022 named The Pod of Inquiry: Pushing the envelope for optimizing human performance and understanding.
GUEST BIO
Podiatrist and lower extremity peripheral nerve surgeon, Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, MBA, ABFAS, FAENS, brings decades of experience in foot and ankle surgery and lower extremity peripheral nerve surgery to The Pod of Inquiry. He is a highly-regarded expert in heel pain, pain management, peripheral nerve surgery, and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. He strives to educate and empower students, residents, fellows, and colleagues.
Dr. Barrett earned his medical degree from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago and completed his residency at UTMB/Danforth Hospital in Houston. A pioneer in his field, Dr. Barrett was the first physician to use minimally invasive endoscopic surgery to treat heel pain. He holds patents for developing innovative endoscopic procedures — the endoscopic plantar fasciotomy (EPF) and endoscopic decompression of the intermetatarsal nerve (EDIN). He believes in preparing the next generation, and has trained 6,000+ surgeons around the world to perform these procedures. Dr. Barrett is also the author of several textbooks, including Practical Pain Management for the Lower Extremity Surgeon.
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EPISODE TAKEAWAYS
[04:30] Dr. Barrett’s background and what got him to where he is today…
[14:25] BPC-157 for peripheral neuropathy…
[19:00] Applications for PRP…
[28:20] BPC-157 for different conditions with the use of ultrasound…
[31:58] GHK-cu, antifibrotic properties and hair follicle support ...
[39:00] PTSD and chronic nerve pain…
[40:13] Is there a particular subset of patients that tend to have neuropathy?..
[44:45] Heel pain, plantar fasciitis, and diabetes?..
[50:15] Training med students and surgeons…
[55:30] The importance of focusing on overall health if you want to fix your pain…
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