Question 1

what are the symptoms of hereditary neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Several kinds: Symptoms of the hereditary neuropathies vary according to the type and may include sensory symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet and hands; or motor symptoms such as weakness and loss of muscle bulk, particularly in the lower leg and feet muscles.

Question 2

what is the treatment for hereditary neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no standard treatments for hereditary neuropathies. Treatment is mainly symptomatic and supportive. Medical treatment includes physical therapy and if needed, pain medication. Orthopedic surgery may be needed to correct severe foot or other skeletal deformities. Bracing may also be used to improve mobility.

Question 3

i have hereditary neuropathy. would having a breast reduction cause permanent nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Rather unlikely: If you have a skilled plastic surgeon, or a breast specialist, suspect all will go smoothly, and you will not be especially at risk for complications.  Just let them know of your history, as sometimes neuro-muscular blockade agents are employed, and you could have delayed recovery if used.

Question 4

is gralise 1200mg a good drug to treat neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gralise {gabapentin} js used to treat neuropathy and can be slowly increased to a maximum of 1800mg daily. Though officially approved by the FDA for neuropathy following shingles, it is used for diabetic and other neuropathies.  Do not stop suddenly and follow directions faithfully.

Question 5

looking for a treatment for neuropathy pain instead of drugs.?

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture: Acupuncture can help relieve the pain of peripheral neuropathy.

Question 6

can atenolol cause neuropathy? how would you know if the drug is the cause?

Accepted Answer

No...: Atenolol can cause a transient (passing) numbess that may last 10 to 15 minutes after taking the medicine, but true neuropathy, no.

Question 7

can protonix (pantoprazole) cause neuropathy? how would you know if the drug is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Not likely but repor: Out of34699  reported all side effects feom protonix (pantoprazole) out o which 56 had neuropathy and that is 0.16&amp;
There is no way to knowif theneuropathy is directly as result  of Protonix (pantoprazole) or coincidence

Question 8

what is the best medicine for neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Topic is too broad: Neuropathy is not a single disease - it is a complication found in a number of different conditions. If a  single or multiple nerves are affected by neuropathy, the cause is targeted for treatment, but if the cause cannot be corrected, symptomatic pain relief takes place.
Rec: see a pain management specialist for diagnosis and cause treatment.

Question 9

can some medicines make peripheral neuropathy worse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Radiation therapy for cancers have been reported to cause neuropathy, recently, there have been reports of metformin, a medication given to diabetics as a cause  of neuropathy so one has to be careful when taking medications to be aware of and report any side effects.

Question 10

can avapro (irbesartan) cause neuropathy? how would you know if the drug is the cause?

Accepted Answer

Avapro (irbesartan): Avapro (irbesartan) is a blood pressure medication. It is rare that it would cause neuropathy.  Talk to your doctor about other possible causes for your symptoms.

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