By Loraine Roane


The extremities are most often affected by the disorder called peripheral neuropathy. But, that is not always the only part of the body that suffers. Nerve damage is likely responsible for your symptoms of pain, tingling and weakness. Turning to the professionals at Peabody Chiropractic will provide answers to the question of whether someone has this disorder.

An appointment to see the chiropractor will start by exploring your symptoms. They include weakness, pain and feeling numb. These symptoms are associated with the disorder whether it is caused by diabetes or another condition. Some examples of other causes are autoimmune disease, vitamin deficiency and alcoholism.

Cramping in the legs, sharp pain and an inability to sleep through the night may occur. Some individuals feel as if they are wearing tight stockings although their legs and feet are bare. There is pain while walking. It is inaccurate to say only diabetics suffer from this disorder. Only one third of those with peripheral neuropathy are diabetic.

Your spine and extremities will be examined. Describing the symptoms can help in the evaluation. As you walk into the office, the chiropractor may detect that your sense of balance is affected. This is commonly associated with peripheral neuropathy.

Insufficient flow of blood to the extremities may be helped by wearing compression stockings. Many individuals find these improve the condition. Increasing the blood flow may alleviate the prickling and numb feelings almost immediately.

The age group most likely to suffer from this condition is fifty-five years and older. Also, people of any age who sit at a desk all day on the computer are susceptible to carpal tunnel syndrome. This example of neuropathy may cause them to be unable to continue working. When the condition is of genetic origin, the onset is much earlier, usually before the age of thirty. If the cause cannot be found, it is said the neuropathy is of idiopathic origin.




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