Peripheral Neuropathy: The how's and why's

Every nerve in your peripheral system has a specific function, so symptoms depend on the type of nerves affected. Nerves are classified into:
  • Sensory nerves that receive sensation, such as temperature, pain, vibration or touch, from the skin
  • Motor nerves that control muscle movement
  • Autonomic nerves that control functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, digestion and bladder
  • Signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy might include
  • Gradual onset of numbness, prickling or tingling in your feet or hands, which can spread upward into your legs and arms
  • Sharp, jabbing, throbbing, freezing or burning pain
  • Extreme sensitivity to touch
  • Lack of coordination and falling
  • Muscle weakness or paralysis if motor nerves are affected
If autonomic nerves are affected, signs and symptoms might include:
  • Heat intolerance and altered sweating
  • Bowel, bladder or digestive problems
  • Changes in blood pressure, causing dizziness or lightheadedness
Peripheral neuropathy can affect one nerve (mononeuropathy), two or more nerves in different areas (multiple mononeuropathy) or many nerves (polyneuropathy). Carpal tunnel syndrome is an example of mononeuropathy. Most people with peripheral neuropathy have polyneuropathy.
When to see a doctor
Seek medical care right away if you notice unusual tingling, weakness or pain in your hands or feet. Early diagnosis and treatment offer the best chance for controlling your symptoms and preventing further damage to your peripheral nerves.
Causes
Not a single disease, peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage caused by a number of conditions. Causes of neuropathies include:
  • Alcoholism. Poor dietary choices made by people with alcoholism can lead to vitamin deficiencies.
  • Autoimmune diseases. These include Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and necrotizing vasculitis.
  • Diabetes. More than half the people with diabetes develop some type of neuropathy.
  • Exposure to poisons. Toxic substances include heavy metals or chemicals.
  • Medications. Certain medications, especially those used to treat cancer (chemotherapy), can cause peripheral neuropathy. 
  • Infections. These include certain viral or bacterial infections, including Lyme disease, shingles, Epstein-Barr virus, hepatitis C, leprosy, diphtheria and HIV.
  • Inherited disorders. Disorders such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease are hereditary types of neuropathy.
  • Trauma or pressure on the nerve. Traumas, such as from motor vehicle accidents, falls or sports injuries, can sever or damage peripheral nerves. Nerve pressure can result from having a cast or using crutches or repeating a motion such as typing many times.
  • Tumors. Growths, cancerous (malignant) and noncancerous (benign), can develop on the nerves or press nerves. Also, polyneuropathy can arise as a result of some cancers related to the body's immune response. These are a form of paraneoplastic syndrome.
  • Vitamin deficiencies. B vitamins — including B-1, B-6 and B-12 — vitamin E and niacin are crucial to nerve health.
  • Bone marrow disorders. These include abnormal protein in the blood (monoclonal gammopathies), a form of bone cancer (osteosclerotic myeloma), lymphoma and amyloidosis.
  • Other diseases. These include kidney disease, liver disease, connective tissue disorders and an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
In a number of cases, no cause can be identified (idiopathic).
Risk factors
Peripheral neuropathy risk factors include:
  • Diabetes mellitus, especially if your sugar levels are poorly controlled
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Vitamin deficiencies, particularly B vitamins
  • Infections, such as Lyme disease, shingles, Epstein-Barr virus, hepatitis C and HIV
  • Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, in which your immune system attacks your own tissues
  • Kidney, liver or thyroid disorders
  • Exposure to toxins
  • Repetitive motion, such as those performed for certain jobs
  • Family history of neuropathy
Complications
Complications of peripheral neuropathy can include:

  • Burns and skin trauma. You might not feel temperature changes or pain on parts of your body that are numb.
  • Infection. Your feet and other areas lacking sensation can become injured without your knowing. Check these areas regularly and treat minor injuries before they become infected, especially if you have diabetes mellitus.
  • Falls. Weakness and loss of sensation may be associated with lack of balance and falling.


 

 Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment in Cocoa Beach, Florida
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I have been researching, reading, attending classes, consulting experts in the scientific community- all to create my Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment Program.

This program is a combination of different therapy techniques & protocols:
We utilize Rebuilder  Therapy, Brain Based Therapy, Metabolic Treatment Therapy, Cold Laser Therapy, Spinal Decompression Therapy, Whole Body Vibration and Traditional Chiropractic Therapy. With this layered approach we can "Wake-Up" the nerves so they can function normally again and re-educate nerve paths that have gone hay-wire.
While we "wake-up" your nerves we will support their need for fuel and activation.

My Patients know the insider secrets to recovery. They have already received their individualized Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment Program and are seeing- and feeling- the amazing results! This is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Each case is individually assessed and each treatment program is uniquely prepared for every patient.
 
Why haven't you been told about this option?

-Because it doesn't fit into the model of prescribing medications to "treat"(cover-up) the problem. My program is a functional approach to correct the problem, not temporarily cover up your pain while your nerves continue to be damaged

Why suffer with years of misery?

-That's no way to live, not when there could be an easy solution to your problem. Don't live in pain when we may have the solution you've been looking for all along.

If you would like to have more information or to set up a consultation and see how we can help you (or someone you know), give us a call at 321-783-1960 to schedule an appointment to see if you are a candidate for these breakthrough procedures.


Currently, ordinary medicine has NO cure for PN.  The extremely powerful drugs dispensed to patients do NOT TREAT the NERVE DAMAGE!  They numb the brain to numb the pain. Most patients can not tolerate a drugged existence but feel they have NO OTHER OPTION against this horrifying pain.

If you have tried "everything" (Anodyne therapy, physical therapy, Lyrica, Neurotin, or other medications) without getting the results you want then you may benefit from our breakthrough treatment program. Wouldn't you rather fix the underlying problem than cover it up with drugs? Why settle for a band-aid cure when you could potentially correct the problem?

Please Call Us Today and start your journey toward the lifestyle you deserve 321-783-1960
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  1. Natural Herbs ClinicOctober 11, 2018 at 2:40 AM

    Herbal Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy read the Key Facts, Symptoms and Causes. Peripheral Neuropathy is a disorder that occurs when peripheral nerves malfunction because they are damaged.

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