Peripheral Neuropathy Chat Room

Sometimes peripheral neuropathy seems to happen for no particular reason.

Peripheral neuropathy chat room.

Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder that occurs when these nerves malfunction because they re damaged or destroyed. One of the most common causes is diabetes. Welcome to the neuropathy group. I m totally new at chat rooms and this is my very first post.

Your doctor will review your medical history including your symptoms your lifestyle exposure to toxins drinking habits and a family history of nervous system neurological diseases. My sugars were over 800. This disrupts the nerves normal functioning. Progresses slowly or doesn t progress at all after the initial onset.

Peripheral neuropathy can result from traumatic injuries infections metabolic problems inherited causes and exposure to toxins. They might send signals of. Over 100 photos and 25 research topics on specific pain issues. In many cases symptoms improve especially if caused by a treatable condition.

This is a welcoming safe place where you can meet other people who are dealing with neuropathy. Welcome to the neuropathy group. For all those who have all types of nerve damage and pain. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy may start gradually but worsen over time and may include numbness pain burning or tingling muscle weakness and sensitivity to touch.

Let s learn from each other and share stories about living well with neuropathy coping with the challenges and offering tips. A great pain resource area. I m colleen and i m the moderator of. Peripheral nerves are those that are outside your brain and spinal cord.

Doctors call this disorder idiopathic which means of unknown cause typically idiopathic peripheral neuropathy occurs in people over 60 years old. I just wanted to share what i ve gone through over the last five years and then this last eight months. People with peripheral neuropathy generally describe the pain as stabbing burning or tingling. What is peripheral neuropathy.

A full medical history. Peripheral neuropathy has many potential causes. My name is alyssa and i was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 35.