Neuropathy

NEUROPATHY

Peripheral Neuropathy, refers to the medical condition that results when nerves that deliver messages to and ‎from the brain, spinal cord and, rest of the body are damaged or diseased. This disruption can impair muscle ‎function as well as prevent normal sensation in the arm and legs and cause pain.‎

Most common symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy are:

Tingling and numbness – especially in the hands or feet

A feeling like you wearing tight glove or sock

A weak, heavy felling in the arms and legs, which sometimes may feel like your legs or arms lock in place

Regularly dropping things from your hands

A buzzing or shocking sensation

Thinning of the skin

Burning, stabbing or shooting pain ‎

Sore spots especially in the bottoms of your feet

Cramping

Note: These symptoms could indicate other conditions, please consult your doctor for proper diagnosis‎

Nerve may be injured due to:	Nerve pain affects quality of life:
Spine Injury Diabetes (50% of diabetics have peripheral nerve pain) Shingles Stroke HIV Infection Cancer and its Treatments	Depression Sleeplessness Fear & Anxiety Limited Social Interaction Lack of stamina

• Diabetes
• Prescription Drugs – most commonly those involved with chemotherapy and HIV treatment
• Toxins – including pesticides and solvents
• Cancer
• Alcohol
• Chronic kidney disease
• Chronic liver disease
• Autoimmune disorder – such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and Sjogrens (disorder of your immune system ‎identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth.)‎
• Trauma
• Heredity
• Nearly 30% of P.N. patients are described as idiopathic (cause of neuropathy is unknown)‎