What Most Don't Know About Neuropathy

Neuropathy refers to numerous conditions that affect your nervous system, with the most common form being peripheral neuropathy. The nervous system includes different types of nerves:

• Sensory nerves - transmit sensations like touch or pain
• Motor nerves - control muscles
• Autonomic nerves - regulate blood pressure and bladder function

Peripheral neuropathy affects the nerves throughout your body from the brain and spinal cord, leading to varying symptoms. 

Some of the most common symptoms caused by neuropathy include but are not limited to:

• Numbness, tingling, or prickling in your feet or hands, which can move up into your arms and legs 
• Extreme touch sensitivity
• Muscle weakness
• Lack of coordination
• Throbbing, sharp, burning, or jabbing pain
• Pain caused by non-painful activities like having your feet underneath a blanket
• Feeling of wearing shoes or gloves when you are not wearing any 

If you identify with any of these symptoms, make an appointment with our team for an expert evaluation.

Multiple medical conditions that put you at risk

Neuropathy isn’t caused by just one thing; several different medical conditions can cause it. 

If you have any of the following conditions, you are at a higher risk:

• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Hypothyroidism
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Bone marrow disease
• Autoimmune disorders
• Trauma

Though in some cases, neuropathy may be difficult to avoid, we have the expertise to help you manage your symptoms.

Neuropathy has no cure

Unfortunately, while our team of doctors can treat your neuropathy and help relieve your pain, there isn’t a cure for neuropathy. It’s a condition that requires managing for the rest of your life, but there are plenty of ways to keep it from progressing. 

We can advise on how to prevent your neuropathy from worsening and how to also treat it. 

Neuropathy is treatable

When you suffer from neuropathy, a large assortment of treatments can help relieve your pain. Before prescribing anything, a physician from our team completes an exam and medical history review to determine the best treatment plan for your needs. 

Some of your treatment options may include:

• Physical therapy
• Lidocaine patches
• Capsaicin cream
• Tricyclic antidepressants 
• Anti-seizure medications
• Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

After your exam, we discuss the options in detail so you can make the right decision for you.

If you suffer from neuropathy and want to restore your quality of life, our primary care team at Primary Care Summit can help you get the needed treatment. Contact us today or schedule an appointment online.