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what is anatomic nueropathy?

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Autonomic neuropathy: Perhaps you mean autonomic neuropathy. This refers to a malfunction of the nerves in charge of automatic control of your body functions (like sweating, heart rate, blood vessel constriction in response to changes of position).  In conditions like uncontrolled  diabetes with autonomic neuropathy, nerves do not work properly and patients can develop dizziness or fainting when standing up quickly.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

what is familia neuropathy?

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Rare genetic disease: There are amyloid and non-amyloid classes, but either appears to be inherited via a dominant gene and varies in effects depending to which system is affected. Contact a neuro-muscular specialist - probably a university hospital nearest you can provide referral information.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

best thing for neuropathy?

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Give me the reason: Best treatment for neuropathy will stem out of its cause. If diabetic, adequate diabetes control is paramount. Other meds may be lyrica, (pregabalin) cymbalta, neurontin, tricyclics. If slipped lumbar disc, treat that first, either conservatively or surgically. B12 deficiency will need to be replenished and so on.

Question 9

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 10

different types of neuropathy?

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Many types!: Diabetes, B12 deficiency, heavy metal toxicity, drugs (medication side effects), vasculitis associated with autoimmune diseases are all causes.  However, most types are idiopathic, meaning no cause is found.  Excellent relief can be found with cymbalta, lyrica, savella, (milnacipran) and off-patent gabapentin.

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