Peripheral neuropathy is due to nerve damage. There are over 15 known causes with diabetes heading the list. The exact cause is usually not known--this is called idiopathic neuropathy. Neuropathy is generally not curable but new treatments such as laser, infrared and nutritional supplements are available which can relieve discomfort and helps prevent the progression of the condition.
Dr. Marc Spitz is the director of the Foot Pain Center. Dr. Spitz is a member of the American Academy of Pain Management and serves as Facilitator of the Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group in Orange County, California. He addresses foot health issues and has contributed many articles on foot care in local newspapers and in the Neuropathy News Letter. Dr. Spitz is the co-author of the Numb Foot Book.
Has this ever happened to you? It's the middle of the night and your peaceful sleep is suddenly interrupted by a sharp, piercing pain shooting through one or both legs and feet. They're called nocturnal leg cramps or night cramps. The exact cause is unknown, but theories include dehydration, adverse reaction to medication, electrolyte imbalance, poor circulation, too much caffeine, or structural foot deformities, such as flat feet. Night cramps can affect people at any age, but it's esti
I was told "I just have to live with neuropathy"-I say hogwash
As leader of a peripheral neuropathy support group and a practicing podiatric physician, I cant tell you how many times I hear that statement-you just have to live with your neuropathy. Here are the usual events leading up to the uttering those seven words. Lets take Mrs. Jones (fictional of course), a very pleasant 60ish female. About five years ago she started noticing some numbness in her toes. It felt odd but it didnt really bother her at first and she just ignored it. As it became m
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