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What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy?

What is the cause of Peripheral Neuropathy, and what is a persons life span that has it in feet and legs? I have no balance, and no Diabetes. Toes have little or no movement, lower legs are ice cold during daytime and very hot when sleeping at night (causing restlessness) this has been ongoing for 4-5 yrs. It ends at my knees. Will this go any further in my body? Was a very active and high level tennis player. Outside activities included biking, boating, walking, and tennis. Cannot do any of these things now, and it is stressful. Is there an answer???????
posted on Tue, 29 Jul 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system [most commonly seen in diabetic patients]. The reason may be due to deficiency of nutrients or due to vascular compromise or due to any pressure effect.
1. So you can take multi vitamin supplements consisting of pyridoxine, methyl cobalamine with pregabalin. This supplements will help you in the prevention of symptoms.
2. Along with these you need to have nutritious diet consisting of fruits and green leafy vegetables and more fluids
3. Daily out door exercises (150 min per week).

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy?

Hi, Thanks for your query. Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition caused by damage to the peripheral nervous system [most commonly seen in diabetic patients]. The reason may be due to deficiency of nutrients or due to vascular compromise or due to any pressure effect. 1. So you can take multi vitamin supplements consisting of pyridoxine, methyl cobalamine with pregabalin. This supplements will help you in the prevention of symptoms. 2. Along with these you need to have nutritious diet consisting of fruits and green leafy vegetables and more fluids 3. Daily out door exercises (150 min per week). I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care