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Feeling Lost In Toes, Feet, Burning Pain. Cause Of Neuropathy? Nerve Blocks Can Control Pain?

what are the causes of neuropathy- i lost the feeling on the toes and portions of my feet . I have burning and pain in lower leg and occasional pain in hip and knees. I was tested for diabetes which was negative but have had thyroid issues. Symptoms are causing balance problems and pain on walking and standing. Gabapentin dose increased to 2400mg / 24hr but doesn t seem to help. Can nerve blocks be given to control pain?
posted on Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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There are several causes of neuropathy from vitamin deficiency to various other disorder. It is difficult of identify the cause of neuropathy with out any physical examination or investigations.

Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
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Feeling Lost In Toes, Feet, Burning Pain. Cause Of Neuropathy? Nerve Blocks Can Control Pain?

Hi, Thanks for writing to health care magic. There are several causes of neuropathy from vitamin deficiency to various other disorder. It is difficult of identify the cause of neuropathy with out any physical examination or investigations. Continue to ask further queries as required. Hope this helps. Take care.