We’ve all experienced it. Sit too long in one position, and your foot “falls asleep.” It tingles and feels prickly as it “wakes up.” However, for millions of Americans who have peripheral neuropathy, or progressive nerve damage, they experience numbness and pain on a regular basis. Here’s more to know about neuropathy and when you should
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Signs that Your Foot Pain Might Be Neuropathy
Do you experience frequent foot pain, whether you’re actually putting weight on your feet or are just relaxing on the couch? Do you feel like you have socks on your feet even when you aren’t wearing socks? If you’re having these symptoms but have not experienced any kind of foot injury or trauma, you may
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Are you feeling off-kilter? If your balance issues have already become persistent, one mistake you cannot afford to make is thinking they will just go away on their own. The first step toward seeking effective treatment for balance loss is to know what could be causing it. Below, we’ve outlined a few of the most
Read MoreWhat Are the Potential Causes of My Neuropathy Pain?
Millions of Americans have peripheral neuropathy. You may be wondering why you experience the tingling, numbness, weakness, and stabbing pain in your hands and feet, which are the characteristic symptoms of this type of neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a chronic disorder of the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system involves the nerves other than
Read MoreNeuropathy Symptoms and Warning Signs
The peripheral nervous system is the network of nerves that connect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to the rest of the body. It encompasses different types of nerves that have their own specific functions: Sensory nerves, which are responsible for transmitting sensations, such as pain, temperature, and vibration. Motor nerves, which are
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