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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.
Doctors call this disorder idiopathic which means of unknown cause typically idiopathic peripheral neuropathy occurs in people over 60 years old.
Peripheral nerves are those that are outside your brain and spinal cord.
Besides a physical exam which may include blood tests diagnosis usually requires.
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What is peripheral neuropathy.
They might send signals of.
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For all those who have all types of nerve damage and pain.
Peripheral neuropathy has many potential causes.
Welcome to the neuropathy group.
I m colleen and i m the moderator of.
This is a welcoming safe place where you can meet other people who are dealing with neuropathy.
Over 100 photos and 25 research topics on specific pain issues.
Sometimes peripheral neuropathy seems to happen for no particular reason.
A full medical history.
I m totally new at chat rooms and this is my very first post.
My name is alyssa and i was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 35.
One of the most common causes is diabetes.
Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder that occurs when these nerves malfunction because they re damaged or destroyed.
Let s learn from each other and share stories about living well with neuropathy coping with the challenges and offering tips.
In many cases symptoms improve especially if caused by a treatable condition.
I just wanted to share what i ve gone through over the last five years and then this last eight months.
People with peripheral neuropathy generally describe the pain as stabbing burning or tingling.
And it can be very disruptive to someone s normal life and lifestyle.
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.
This disrupts the nerves normal functioning.
