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Can a damaged nerve cause other nerves to be damaged?

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No: No, but there are underlying processes that may damage nerves or make one more prone to nerve compression issues (e.g. Diabetes, vitamin deficiency, certain chronic infections).

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

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Yes: In a disease state called complex regional pain syndrome type ii.

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