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How Can Peripheral Neuropathy Be Treated?

My Mom, 90 has severe Pheriphol (sp) Neuropathy. She is alert and remembers everything, it is just her legs feet and little by little going higher. She has problems with going to the restroom, of course she can t get there very quickly so sometimes doesn t make it. Could it be this HSP ?
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Hi,

It is not Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP). HSP is a disease of kids and is rare in elderly.

It may be a neuropathic symptoms. You can consult a neurologist and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Peripheral Neuropathy Be Treated?

Hi, It is not Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP). HSP is a disease of kids and is rare in elderly. It may be a neuropathic symptoms. You can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.