Question 1

pain left calf. feels like pulled muscle and warm sensation for a week. no swelling. leg ultrasound a few months ago. said peripheral neuropathy. dvt?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely.: DVT ruled out by US.  Take some form of NSAID, if you have no contraindications, and apply warm compresses.

Question 2

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 3

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.

Question 4

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 5

peripheral neuropathy and rls?

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Neurologic issues: Peripheral neuropathy leads to numbness, tingling and at times sharp shooting pains of the extremities while restless leg syndrome causes urge to move legs due to aching, tingling and shaking.

Question 6

surgery for peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless you kill the nerve fibers.

Question 7

what is axonal peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what is idiopathic peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Nerve pain: Nerve pain or numbness whose cause can not be determined.

Question 9

is there a cure for peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

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 10

can too much b12 cause peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Vit b12: It is well tolerated even at very high doses. Vit B12 is a water-soluble vitamin, generally considered safe, even at high doses. No Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) has been established for B12, due to its low level of toxicity, hence it is not related to producing neuropathy but it is used in neuropathy treatment.

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