Question 1

what is neuropathy?

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Poor nerve function: Nerve disease or damage causing improper nerve function. Can be caused by diabetes, chemicals/toxins, medication, radiation, physical injury, lack of blood supply & some bacteria. Nerves control all body processes so symptoms vary depending on what type of nerve is affected. Symptoms may be: numbness, pain, coldness, tingling, increased sensitivity, weakness, imbalance, dry skin, & poor healing.

Question 2

what treats neuropathy?

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Most Rx limited help: The central  nervous system is made up of the brain and the spinal cord; all the nerves to the rest of the body stem from the cns, and is called peripheral nervous system; neuropathy (n) is a disorder of the peripheral nerves. Examples are diabetic neuropathy, alcohol-induced n. And carpal tunnel, a n. Of the median nerve in the wrist. Gabapentin, lyrica, (pregabalin) tegretol etc may help but no cures, yet.

Question 3

can neuropathy go away?

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Can depends on cause: Neuropathy can be caused by a large number of underlying disease processes. Some causes may be transient, however most are not and cause symptoms long term. However, often with improvement of the underlying disease process such as diabetes or thyroid disease you can have improvement of the discomfort from neuropathy. Neuropathy has many great treatments for its painful component. Talk to your doc!

Question 4

how to manage neuropathy?

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Nerve symptoms: Peripheral neuropathy can be secondary to numerous causes.  It is best to uncover the cause and treat directly.  To treat symptoms, doctors might use gabapentin, lyrica, (pregabalin) or cymbalta, but a medical food such as metanx might be useful.

Question 5

what exactly is neuropathy?

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Pathology : Of the nerve. So, patients may have altered sensation like nubness, tingling, burning, inability to feel at all or when they do the feeligns are funny in some capacity.

Question 6

does neuropathy come and go?

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Yes: Almost any disease process has its ups and downs, especially dependent upon the cause of the neuropathy.

Question 7

what are axonal neuropathies?

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Many causes: Axonal neuropathy is a classification of neuropathy that affects the nerve axon. The axon makes up the inner fibers of a nerve. Many different conditions can cause axonal neuropathy, including toxins (alcohol, certain chemicals), endocrine/hormonal conditions (diabetes, thyroid disease), nutritional deficiencies, and many others.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of neuropathy?

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Quit few: The symptoms are gradual onset of numbness and tingling in your feet or hands, which may spread upward into your legs and arms, burning pain, sharp, jabbing or electric-like pain, extreme sensitivity to touch, even light touch, lack of coordination muscle weakness or paralysis if motor nerves are affected, bowel or bladder problems if autonomic nerves are affected.

Question 9

what type of pain can neuropathy cause?

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Neuropathy: Neuropathy can cause a wide variety of painful symptoms including painful numbness, burning, tingling, a feeling of "pins and needles" and shooting pains.  There are medications on the market that do aid in treating neuropathic pain.  These medications have their share of possible side effects and must be monitored by a physician.

Question 10

what foods should i avoid for neuropathy?

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No specific foods: While no foods will improve your neuropathy, unless you have a vit b deficiency, keeping the factors that caused the neuropathy in control are most important. For example, patients with diabetic neuropathy need to keep their sugars under control to decrease the risk of progression of their neuropathy. Diabetics should try eating healthier, lower glycemic foods. Hope that helps!

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