Support is probably a too broad topic. does it need subcategories?
How do the right shoes help? Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy tend to affect the feet Especially with length-dependent peripheral neuropathy, symptoms start with the feet and can often cause pain and burning, which makes walking painful The right shoes can allow you to walk with significantly less pain, whether it’s shoes you wear outside or […]
What is it? Chronic and excessive alcohol use over a long period of time can lead to nerve damage that can worsen if alcohol use continues If it is caught and alcohol consumption is stopped early, it is possible to minimize the permanent damage alcoholic neuropathy can cause Alcohol can impede the absorption of nutrients
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What is it? Peripheral nerve damage can often be a side effect of certain types of chemotherapy Symptoms tend to be at their worst 3-5 months after treatment, but can start to reduce as more time passes If nerve health is maintained, symptoms could completely go away Peripheral neuropathy might also be caused by the
What is Lyme disease neuropathy? The tick-borne bacteria that causes Lyme disease can also affect the peripheral nervous system The longer that the Lyme disease infection lasts, the higher the chances of developing peripheral neuropathy Lyme disease-related peripheral neuropathy can often be treatable if caused early — with treatment of the disease and maintenance of
What is it? Some vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause peripheral neuropathy This includes: Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Copper Often symptoms of this form of peripheral neuropathy can be alleviated by restoring normal levels of these nutrients This can be done using supplements or, for those who have absorption issues, through shots
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What is autoimmune neuropathy? Autoimmune diseases cause the body to mistakenly attack its own cells because it cannot distinguish between its own cells and foreign cells Some autoimmune conditions are systemic and tend to affect the entire body, and their attacks often target peripheral nerve fibers — these include Sjögren’s syndrome, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis
What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetes is the most prevalent known cause of peripheral neuropathy High blood sugar in people with diabetes can cause damage to the peripheral nerves This can cause a range of potential symptoms, depending on the specific groups of nerves that are affected Nerve damage due to diabetes can be prevented or
Lots of our groups are meeting exclusively on Zoom these days. Aside from the benefits of social distancing, we’ve found out that a major benefit of Zoom is that it helps minimize mobility issues and lessens the burden of travel (sometimes at night). Zoom is a very popular platform for meeting remotely, but if you
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The February 5th meeting addressed “The Mind-Body Approach to Chronic Pain” with David Clarke, MD. The video presentation is here. David D. Clarke, MD is President of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association. He is also Assistant Director at the Center for Ethics and Clinical Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology Emeritus both at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon,
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