Peripheral Neuropathy

Excerpts from the entry on Peripheral Neuropathy in Relieving Pain Naturally by Dr. Sylvia Goldfarb and Roberta W. Waddell. For full entries on all 37 conditions and 27 treatments, order the book.

Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve disorder that damages nerves in the arms and legs. Most of the time, the feet and legs are affected before the arms. The primary cause of peripheral neuropathy is diabetes and, over time, peripheral nerve damage caused by diabetes can lead to problems with your digestive tract, heart, internal organs, and sex organs. Since we are discussing peripheral neuropathy, we will mention only briefly that these nerve-related problems can cause indigestion, dizziness, bowel disorders, and impotence, among other things, which do not necessarily belong in a pain book.

Also in this entry:

• Symptoms
• Common Causes
• Diagnosing the Problem
• Conventional Treatments
• Problems with Some Conventional Treatments
• Self-Help Alternative Treatments
• Assisted Alternative Treatments
• Practical Suggestions

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