Neuropathy?

Answer 1

Neuropathy a problem in peripheral nerve function (any part of the nervous system except the brain and spinal cord) that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling and muscle weakness in various parts of the body. It is generally noticed in the extremities first. (hands and feet) it can be caused by or made worse by other conditions and factors, such as diabetes, kidney failure, alcoholism and malnutrition, and by injuries, exposure to toxic chemicals and infection.

Neuropathy, when it does occur, varies widely in severity, symptoms, and duration, from person to person. Factors that may influence the development of neuropathy include a patient's:

Age
Liver and kidney function
Existing nerve conditions, such as prior nerve damage like carpal tunnel syndrome, pinched nerves, prior neuropathy from diabetes or the underlying diseases of myeloma or thyroid problems
Frequency of chemotherapy
Types and doses of chemotherapy (higher doses increase the chance of developing neuropathy)
Other medications taken for other conditions which interact with chemotherapy medication
Certain vitamin deficiencies or nutritional deficiencies present before chemotherapy is started

The most common symptoms patients report are these:

Tingling — a feeling of needles and pins, and burning
Sudden, sharp "stabbing" or "electric shock" pain sensations
Loss of sensation of touch
Loss of balance, difficulty walking
Clumsiness
Difficulty picking up objects, buttoning clothing
Hearing loss
Jaw pain
Constipation
Oversensitivity, or decreased sensitivity, to heat and cold

This is a good site that discusses neuropathy. http://www.canceradvocacy.org/resources/essential/effects/neuropathy.aspx You can also find discussions on neuropathy on a Diabetes site, HIV/AIDS site, Neurology site. There is a lot of good information out there, including various medications. I haven't found one on the cure of Neuropathy.

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

I have it horribly in my legs. I had gastric bypass gone bad and couldn't walk for 5 months. I still have neuropathy. NOTHING takes it away. I was told to rub them and the sensations would decrease and it sorta has. I still can't stand for my knees to touch one another. I do take the drug LYRICA 2 X per day and it seems to help. I used to take Neurontin, but I think I became used to it. Neuropathy stinks. It feels constantly like that part of your body is waking up from being asleep. Pins and needles all the time.

Answer 6

SSRIs or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors are a group of drugs mainly used in treating depression, but recent trials have indicated that they may be useful in treating diabetic neuropathy as well, due to their action on GABA receptors. Now... there are different drugs in this group -- the most widely known being fluoxetine or prozac, which appears effective only in diabetic neuropathy with co-existing depression. Paroxetine and fluvoxamine appear to have some efficacy in diabetic neuropathy. SSRIs were the 1st to be FDA approved in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. In general, however, they are less efficacious than tricyclic antidepressants. The mainstay of treatment, however, remains at controlling the diabetes itself and of course, as the old adage goes -- PREVENTION is better than cure. K... now may I have my 10 points? :-)

Answer 7

Neuropathy strictly speaking is any disease that affects the neurons of the nervous system. In practice it is recognized as a peripheral disorder, potentially affecting nerves anywhere except the brain or the spinal cord.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropathy

Answer 8

This is an abnormality of the nervous system involving cranial or spinal nerves. Commonly found in diabetics where they may feel a numb,burning, tingling sensation in the hands and feet. Personally, I have found the combination of Neurontin (an anti-seizure medication) and Ellavil (an older antidepressant) very effective for me. The doctor and patient should try different things for relief of symptoms. There is no cure, but there is hope. Good luck.

Answer 9

Caused from what? Diabetes, trauma, medication...
Iyt is the absence of a motor pathway from one part to another, because of some of the affore mentioned causes.