Question 1

why does pancreatitis cause peripheral neuropathy?

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Several reasons: Chronic pancreatitis can cause Diabetes mellitus which in turn can cause diabetic neuropathy. Malabsorption of fat soluble vitamins can lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency which can cause a peripheral neuropathy.

Chronic pancreatitis patients often suffer from severe chronic abdominal pain which appears to be partly due to a peripheral neuropathy of sorts.

Question 2

what is the main cause of peripheral neuropathy?

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Depends on geography: Main cause of peripheral neuropathy worldwide is likely leprosy, but in the usa, number one cause is diabetes, followed by alcohol/nutitional problems.

Question 3

what can cause peripheral neuropathy and how is it treated?

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Excellent Question: Peripheral neuropathy has several known causes: hereditary, autoimmune, diabetes, alcohol, medicine, etc.BUT, it turns out neuropathic pain may be even more common than ever thought.CRPS &amp; many chronic or otherwise undiagnosable pains turn out to be peripheral neuropathy.Treatments vary from meds, to TENS, spinal stimulators, etc.I've had great success with neuroprolotherapy for this condition.

Question 4

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.

Question 5

can an overactive nervous system cause peripheral neuropathy?

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PeripheralNeuropathy: Your best response may come from a neurologist but I'll offer the following.  I know of no studies that suggest what you mention.  If you want to calm down your nervous system (perhaps anxiety or restless symptoms) consider Herbert Benson, MD and his mind-body approach.   www.relaxationresponse.org   Peripheral neuropathy can be the result of diabetes or having had chemotherapy.  Peace &amp; Health.

Question 6

my husband was an alcoholic for years, but has been sober for 15 years.  could this still be the cause of peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

See details: If the neuropathy did not begin for years after the alcohol was stopped, it would be unrelated. It is more likely related to issues connected with the vascular disease.

Question 7

what are the causes of peripheral neuropathy?

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Many causes: There are many causes of peripheral neuropathy, including vitamin deficiency, medications, autoimmune disease, diabetes, alcohol, infections, inherited diseases and chemotherapy.

Question 8

please tell me what causes peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

what are uncommen causes of peripheral neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Many : The list is long. Some include: amylodosis, vasculitis, other autoimmune disease related, hereditary, toxic exposures like heavy metals, chronic infections like syphylis and lyme disease, some cancers such as myeloma, and there are others. There are neurologists that specialize in neuropathies who can help you with this.

Question 10

what if you can't find the cause of peripheral neuropathy?

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It is difficult: You most likely will find the cause.  There are thousands of causes of neuropathy.  Most common causes are just a few.   If you have a hard time finding answer then go to an academic neurology center where the cases are discussed with many other doctors to find an answer.

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