Can you be diagnosed with a mild form of Peripheral Neuropathy?

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and still have severe pain? Neurologist that did the testing is now saying I have a mild form even though the pain is severe and disabling

and still have severe pain? Neurologist that did the testing is now saying I have a mild form even though the pain is severe and disabling. It has been suggested that I might have diabetes but my blood sugar levels are always normal. I also have a herniated disc in my cervical spine at C3 - C5 but other than that the cause of this is unknown

It has been suggested that I might have diabetes but my blood sugar levels are always normal. I also have a herniated disc in my cervical spine at C3 - C5 but other than that the cause of this is unknown

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The classification system is composed of six principal neuropathic syndromes, which are subdivided into more specific categories. By narrowing down the possible diagnoses in this way, specific medical tests can be used more efficiently and effectively. The six syndromes and a few associated causes are listed below:


Acute motor paralysis, accompanied by variable problems with sensory and autonomic functions. Neuropathies associated with this syndrome are mainly accompanied by motor nerve problems, but the sensory and autonomic nerves may also be involved. Associated disorders include Guillain-Barré syndrome, diphtheritic polyneuropathy, and porphyritic neuropathy.


Subacute sensorimotor paralysis. The term sensorimotor refers to neuropathies that are mainly characterized by sensory symptoms, but also have a minor component of motor nerve problems. Poisoning with heavy metals (e.g., lead, mercury, and arsenic), chemicals, or drugs are linked to this syndrome. Diabetes, Lyme disease, and malnutrition are also possible causes.


Chronic sensorimotor paralysis. Physical symptoms may resemble those in the above syndrome, but the time scale of symptom development is extended. This syndrome encompasses neuropathies arising from cancers, diabetes, leprosy, inherited neurologic and metabolic disorders, and hypothyroidism.


Neuropathy associated with mitochondrial diseases. Mitochondria are organelles--structures within cells--responsible for handling a cell's energy requirements. If the mitochondria are damaged or destroyed, the cell's energy requirements are not met and it can die.


Recurrent or relapsing polyneuropathy. This syndrome covers neuropathies that affect several nerves and may come and go, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome, porphyria, and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.


Mononeuropathy or plexopathy. Nerve damage associated with this syndrome is limited to a single nerve or a few closely associated nerves. Neuropathies related to physical injury to the nerve, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica, are included in this syndrome.

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Can you be diagnosed with a mild form of Peripheral Neuropathy?
and still have severe pain? Neurologist that did the testing is now saying I have a mild form even though the pain is severe and disabling

Answer 4

Wow, perhaps your just more sensitive to pain than most people. It happens. If you don't get the Neuropathy under control somewhow it will or might progress. Also, pain pills may alleviate some of the problem, but won't all.

Is it caused by diabetes, perhaps if its your feet, by shoes that are misshapen or by a progressive disease such as aids or another chronic problem?

Good luck either way!

Answer 5

It is totally possible. As the previous poster stated, you may be super sensitive to the pain. People all have different levels of pain tolerance and there may also be something else going on. I would get a second opinion if you don't get relief from your current doctor.

Answer 6

Absolutely. The early phases of PN bring increased pain.

Answer 7

My question is why do you have peripheral neuropathy?..I see it with diabetes and it can be painful..I would talk with my physician and get more information..