Diabetic neuropathy pain cause

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Avatar f tn I guess Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy (Peripheral Neuropathy with unknown cause) could be a diagnosis. Peripheral neuropathy can be from toxins (including alcohol,) Diabetic Neuropathy, etc. Once all the "symptom related diseases" have been ruled out, and you can't find a cause, then a diagnosis of Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy would seem appropriate. I think I'd really like to make sure it is not due to diabetes or heavy metal poisoning, etc.
1770925 tn?1365618522 But a big part of my problems has come from doctors treating me as if my neuropathy was from diabetic. That and then not bothering to look for the non diabetic cause.
Avatar f tn You may be having pain from more than one source- PAD may be one (which I talked about above). Diabetic neuropathy, one website says can cause jabbing pain that's sharp, which may be worse at night and you can have pain when you walk. Also, it mentions how you can be extremely sensitive to touch, even with a sheet, it can be agony.
Avatar n tn Skihouse, There is a book, "Pain Free 1-2-3" by Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., that has many suggestions for treating pain from neuropathy. Alot of the information is also on his website, endfatigue (dotcom). Click on sitemap, then on "booknotes" to find chapter by chapter information for the book. http://www.endfatigue.com/book_notes/Pf123_book_notes_overview.
Avatar f tn In a diabetic with thyroid disease, numbness in the hands would raise concern for another type of neuropathy: carpal tunnel syndrome. The median nerve can be injured anywhere along its course. If your symptoms are confined to just your hand, it may be the nerve was injured somewhere at the wrist. The carpal tunnel is the area in the wrist that the median nerve passes through.
Avatar m tn Once it is determine that a neuropathy is the problem, the cause can be determine with also the history and the exam, the EMG-NCV, and blood work. Diabetic neuropathy is a very common cause, however there are multiple causes of neuropathy, such as inflammatory conditions, vascular conditions, infectious disorders, kidney disease, exposure to drugs or toxins, or other metabolic conditions. Finding the cause is important, in order to treat the problem, but many times the cause is not determined.
Avatar n tn Most people do not experience complications such as neuropathy until long after diabetes is diagnosed, but on some occasions, I have known diabetic people whose first symptom was some complication such as neuropathy or loss of vision. The complications are caused by long periods of elevated glucose readings that damage small blood vessels and/or nerves, and it IS possible for a person who is developing diabetes to live with elevated glucose levels that are not high enough to be critical (i.e.
1794671 tn?1338795391 I have carpal tunnel in both my hands and wrists since 2007 and I started wit Diabetic neuropathy around that time as well.. So I have been in inreasing pain since then; it keeps getting worse over time. Well. I had my sone about 9 months ago and my hand pain has been getting really bad in the last 5 months and we think it is because of my son getting bigger. I have these weird pains all the time all day every day in my thumb area.. like I can't move them backwards.
Avatar f tn Chronic hypothyroidism is known to cause neuropathy. Your carpal tunnel syndrome is most probably due to the hypothyroidism. Now, in view of this new information of the hypothyroidism, you foot pain could be neuropathy related. You can ask for a nerve conduction study. Treating the underlying condition that is the hypothyroidism is required.
Avatar f tn We also have a product called Nerve that helps with nerve damage such as neuropathy. My husband is diabetic and has neuropathy. He is having great success with these products along with thousands of others. I'd be happy to help you if you're interested.
Avatar m tn Is there any treatment for idiopathic sensory peripherial neuropathy?(non diabetic) Is there any known cause?
Avatar f tn Can neuropathy come and go with severe attacks of stabbing pain. Been told by a neuro Dr that what made me think I had neuropathy she has never diagnosed me with it and neuropathy cannot come and go. My internal med Dr has had me on Lyrica for a year and it helps allot with the shooting burning stabbing pains at night. But sometimes it gets real bad.
Avatar f tn Ditto Sally, I saw Neurontin mentioned and immediately thought diabetic neuopathy. One goal of treatment is to manage the condition causing his neuropathy. If the underlying cause is corrected, the neuropathy often improves on its own. Secondary treatment is to relieve the painful symptoms. Keeping neuopathy from getting worse must be your/his goal.
Avatar m tn How is your Hba1c? Diabetes can cause neuropathy, particularly if your sugars are higher than optimal. Note that normal non-diabetic hba1c is typically 4.6 - 4.8 which corresponds to typical blood sugar ranges of about 70 - 100. People with diabetes are often told to target much higher levels. This can set you up for complications. If your sugars are high would suggest working to lower them (low carb diet, meds, exercise).
Avatar n tn what to do about it and he has pain in legs and feet sometimes..
Avatar f tn Can my diabetic mom take 300mg of alpha lipoic acid supplements daily if she suffers from severe diabetic neuropathy pain in her feet and is on medications like metformin 500 mg, glimipiride 1000 mg and Teneligliptin 20mg for blood pressure? I have ordered ALA 300 mg tablets but I'm afraid that it might make her blood sugar level too low. Should she take it?
Avatar n tn org/cgi/content/abstract/12/10/3050 There seems to be some research showing glutathione may help with diabetic neuropathy. I take N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, a precursor to glutathione, primarily to help my liver deal with occupational solvent exposure. So far it hasn't done anything for the neuropathy in my feet.
Avatar f tn Diabetes Mellitus can cause neuropathy. Besides diabetes, other causes like vitamin deficiencies, alcohol consumption and certain medications can cause neuropathy. You may need to consult your primary care physician to detect the cause. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.