Types of Peripheral Neuropathy
Here are the most common types of peripheral neuropathy. We have compiled resources on these particular types of neuropathy, but if you don’t see yours below, feel free to fill out the form at the bottom of this page and we will add information about it as soon as we can.
– The Peripheral Neuropathy Support Network
Small Fiber Neuropathy
- Small Fiber Neuropathy affects the small nerve fibers, which control sensory functions like pain and temperature
- This does not affect motor control and balance but often manifests as tingling, numbness, and electric shock-like pain
Large Fiber Neuropathy
- Large Fiber Neuropathy affects the large nerve fibers, which control motor functions like balance and muscle strength
- This often manifests as numbness, electric shock-like pain, loss of motor control, and muscle degeneration
Autonomic Neuropathy
- This affects the nerves in the autonomic nervous system, which control the involuntary functioning of internal organs
- It can often impact sweat gland function, bladder function, temperature control, digestive function, and blood pressure
Ulnar Neuropathy
- The ulnar nerve travels from the neck down into the fingers of the hand
- Ulnar neuropathy, also called ulnar nerve entrapment or cubital tunnel syndrome, occurs when the nerve is constricted along its way, leading to numbness and tingling in the arm
“Stocking and Glove“ Neuropathy
- Stocking and glove neuropathy exhibits a characteristic pattern of numbness is one in which the distal portions of the nerves are first affected, the so-called “stocking-glove” pattern. This pattern occurs because nerve fibers are affected according to length of axon, without regard to root or nerve trunk distribution.
- Further information is here. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9300020/