Question 1

can peripheral neuropathy be cured?

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

Question 2

can you die from peripheral neuropathy?

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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.

Question 3

please tell me what causes peripheral neuropathy?

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Se details: There are numerous causes with two major ones being diabetes and alcoholism.  Many times no underlying cause is found.

Question 4

surgery for peripheral neuropathy?

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No: Unless you kill the nerve fibers.

Question 5

is there a cure for peripheral neuropathy?

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A cure? Often no: Peripheral  neuropathy can be well managed with one(or several) medications.  It is best treated (and maybe cured) by addressing the cause (diabetes, toxin exposure etc).

Question 6

what chemotherapy induces peripheral neuropathy?

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Some: There are some chemo that can give you peripheral neuropathy for instance taxane (docetaxel, paclitaxol), vinca alkaloids ( vincristine), platinum ( oxaliplatin, cisplatin, carboplatin) etc.

Question 7

what can i do to prevent peripheral neuropathy?

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Lifestyle: Manage underlying conditions  as controlling your blood sugar level. You should adopt healthy lifestyle habits as eating a healthy diet that's rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. Avoid things that can cause nerve damage, such as: toxic chemicals, tobacco smoke and rxcessive alcohol consumption.

Question 8

what is the treatment for peripheral neuropathy?

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Several routes: Meds:  pain relievers, anti-seizure drugs, capsaicin, Lidocaine patches, antodepressants.

Tens has some benefit.

You need to identify the cause and try to control it (diabetes, chemical poisoning etc).

Question 9

how to treat non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Same: The same kinds or medications are used to treat non-diabetic neuropathy as are used to treat diabetic neuropathy. These medications include anti-depressants and anti-convulsants.

Question 10

what's the best treatment for peripheral neuropathy?

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Please see below.: Peripheral neuropathy is a general term for "disease of the nerve." therefore, as this applies, there can be many different reasons for this condition such as diabetes, alcohol abuse, hereditary condition etc. As a result, the first part of the treatment should be to determine the cause before a treatment can be determined.

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