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I have peripheral neuropathy,i only get pain while sleeping.i started weight training as i lost muscles allover.is it fine to do weight training?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Exercise oky: It is okay to exercise, however, you need to treat the cause of you neuropathy at the same time. It may be useful to see a neurologist. Wish you good health!

Answered 5/2/2020

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A member asked:

I have peripheral neuropathy,i only get pain while sleeping.i started weight training as i lost muscles allover.is it fine to do weight training?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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