Four Therapeutic Uses

Epilepsy, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Postherapetic Neuralgia, and Fibromyalgia.

Epilepsy 

Over excitability of brain neurons leading to seizures. Other symptoms include convulsions and moments of unconsciousness as well as memory, cognitive learning, and mood complications (Lehne 2013, 227).

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy can be present in people with diabetes mellitus type I or II. The result is damaged micro blood vessels causing loss of sensation as well as numb, tingling pain in extremities such as legs, feet (Lehne 2013, 301).

Postherapetic Neuralgia

Chronic pain due to damaged nerve fibers as a result of shingles. Destroyed nerve fibers are unable to properly transmit signals from skin to brain leading to pain, sensitivity to touch, numbness, and itching (Mayo Clinic 2012).

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) involves pain in the muscle, bones, and joints due to improper processing regarding the perception of pain. In other words, pain signals are inadequately processed leading to a significantly low pain threshold (Lehne 2013, 1361).