Question 1

what is axonal peripheral neuropathy?

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Axonal PN: Axonal peripheral neuropathy is an illness that may cause numbness and weakness affecting the feet, legs and sometimes the hands.  In this condition the nerve cells (axons) that transmit information become ill.  Common causes of this condition are hormonal and blood chemistry disorders......  
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/peripheralneuropathy/detail_peripheralneuropathy.htm

Question 2

emg study for puffy feet reads . a fairly symmetric mild sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy with  primarily axonal loss features.  what are options?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The first thing would be to address possible underlying causes such as diabetes. There are medication which can help to minimize any symptoms of the neuropathy.

Question 3

emg study of feet reads a fairly symmetric mild sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy with primarily axonal loss features. liver, sugar clean.thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins?: This may be a vitamin deficiency.  Please have your doctor test for this and be sure to take a good multivitamin daily.

Question 4

received letter from neuro. it says "no sensory signs". does this rule out things like peripheral neuropathy ?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: The statement used by neurologists, "no sensory signs" does not necessarily mean that peripheral neuropathy has been ruled out. We would need a little more context of where that phrase was taken and in relationship to what the patient has wrong to make better sense of the phrase.

Question 5

i have been diagnosed with degenerative mixed sensory peripheral neuropathy.  is tongue pain/cramp a normal part of this disease's progression?

Accepted Answer

Possible: The pain is possible, the cramping is an unusual complaint for a tongue problem.  However the the tongue has similar sensory nerves as other areas of your body and you could be having these symptoms because of your primary problem.

Question 6

mixed motor sensory peripheral neuropathy in both legs. ncs also found ulnar neuropathy both elbows. what disease can cause this?

Accepted Answer

An approach: We approach peripheral neuropathy etiology by blood and urine testing, but can focus our tests based on whether this is an axonal or Schwann cell involvement, which your EMG-NCS should have indicated if done properly.  Most common causes in USA are diabetes, and nutritional deficiency, associated with alcohol.  Worldwide, may well be leprosy or HIV.  ?Concierge?

Question 7

i have idiopathic peripheral neuropathy causing sensory loss in feet.  is the electrical stimulation treatment effective in treating condition?

Accepted Answer

Peripheral neuropath: The treatment of peripheral neuropathy relies heavily on the cause of the nerve damage. The pain of the neuropathy usually controlled with medications. Treatment with the electrical stimulation fields has been investigated and analgesic benefits have been reported, but not consistent.

Question 8

i was told i had sensory nerve damage in leg. not a diabetic nor do i drink alcohol. what could be the cause? does lupus cause peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Peripheral neuropathy is a rare but known complication of Lupus

Question 9

can peripheral neuropathy be cured?

Accepted Answer

Peripheral neuropath: Is permanent once it starts. It can not be cured although treatments are available to decrease symptoms.

Question 10

can you die from peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Some causes of peripheral neuropathy affect the nerves to the muscles for breathing, or to the heart. However most neuropathies are uncomforable, but not lethal.

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Emg study for puffy feet reads . a fairly symmetric mild sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy with primarily axonal loss features. what are options?

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Emg study of feet reads a fairly symmetric mild sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy with primarily axonal loss features. liver, sugar clean.thoughts?

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Received letter from neuro. it says "no sensory signs". does this rule out things like peripheral neuropathy ?

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I have been diagnosed with degenerative mixed sensory peripheral neuropathy. is tongue pain/cramp a normal part of this disease's progression?

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Mixed motor sensory peripheral neuropathy in both legs. ncs also found ulnar neuropathy both elbows. what disease can cause this?

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I have idiopathic peripheral neuropathy causing sensory loss in feet. is the electrical stimulation treatment effective in treating condition?

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I was told i had sensory nerve damage in leg. not a diabetic nor do i drink alcohol. what could be the cause? does lupus cause peripheral neuropathy?

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