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Neuropathy

Navigating the Night: Understanding and Alleviating Neuropathy Discomfort for a Restful Sleep

Navigating the Night: Understanding and Alleviating Neuropathy Discomfort for a Restful Sleep

Uncover why neuropathy worsens at night and explore strategies for a restful sleep. Elevate, create an optimal sleep environment, and consider professional intervention for relief.

Home Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy: Finding Comfort in Your Space

Home Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy: Finding Comfort in Your Space

Peripheral neuropathy, a common condition among individuals with diabetes and other underlying health issues, can cause discomfort, pain, and tingling in the extremities. Managing this condition is crucial to improving quality of life and maintaining daily activities. While medical intervention is often necessary, there are several home treatments and lifestyle adjustments that can help alleviate symptoms and promote overall well-being.

Unraveling the Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy: Recognizing Nerve-related Warning Signs

Unraveling the Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy: Recognizing Nerve-related Warning Signs

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition characterized by nerve dysfunction that can affect the nerves outside of the spinal column. Peripheral neuropathy is a very general term for nerve damage or injury with a host of symptoms. Peripheral neuropathy can be caused by several conditions including diabetes, trauma, vitamin deficiency, alcohol use, shingles (herpes zoster), Lyme disease, and hepatitis C.  It often manifests with a range of symptoms that can vary in intensity and location. 

Summer Time Tips for Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy: Enjoying the Season Safely

Summer Time Tips for Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy: Enjoying the Season Safely

With the arrival of summer, it's time to soak up the sun and enjoy outdoor activities. However, for individuals living with peripheral neuropathy, the summer heat and potential hazards can pose unique challenges.  Here are some essential tips to help patients with peripheral neuropathy make the most of the summer season while keeping their feet safe and comfortable.

Why do I have pins and needles sensation in my feet?

Why do I have pins and needles sensation in my feet?

Do you experience pins and needles or sharp shooting pains in your toes or feet? Are the sensations worse at night? Has your balance gotten worse? You may be experiencing peripheral neuropathy, a nerve problem far away from your spinal cord.