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Does peripheral neuropathy symptoms come and go or are they always there and what is the treatment?

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see details: The symptoms are usually chronic and not intermittent. The treatment depends somewhat on the cause. Meds such as Gabapentin or Lyrica (pregabalin) can help as well as treating any underlying cause.

Dr Al-Alami agreed

Answered 10/5/2017

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