Besides a physical exam which may include blood tests diagnosis usually requires.
Peripheral neuropathy chat room.
Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy may start gradually but worsen over time and may include numbness pain burning or tingling muscle weakness and sensitivity to touch.
Welcome to the neuropathy group.
My sugars were over 800.
In many cases symptoms improve especially if caused by a treatable condition.
A great pain resource area.
Let s learn from each other and share stories about living well with neuropathy coping with the challenges and offering tips.
Doctors call this disorder idiopathic which means of unknown cause typically idiopathic peripheral neuropathy occurs in people over 60 years old.
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Welcome to the neuropathy group.
A full medical history.
What is peripheral neuropathy.
People with peripheral neuropathy generally describe the pain as stabbing burning or tingling.
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Your doctor will review your medical history including your symptoms your lifestyle exposure to toxins drinking habits and a family history of nervous system neurological diseases.
I just wanted to share what i ve gone through over the last five years and then this last eight months.
Peripheral nerves are those that are outside your brain and spinal cord.
One of the most common causes is diabetes.
This is a welcoming safe place where you can meet other people who are dealing with neuropathy.
Peripheral neuropathy has many potential causes.
Progresses slowly or doesn t progress at all after the initial onset.
My name is alyssa and i was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 35.
Over 100 photos and 25 research topics on specific pain issues.
For all those who have all types of nerve damage and pain.
They might send signals of.
This disrupts the nerves normal functioning.
Peripheral neuropathy can result from traumatic injuries infections metabolic problems inherited causes and exposure to toxins.
Sometimes peripheral neuropathy seems to happen for no particular reason.
