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Peripheral neuropathy is the term for damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system, which may be caused either by diseases of the nerve or from the side-effects of systemic illness.

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Bolaleman: Neuropathy is the most common complication of diabetes and it is still considered to be relatively refractory to most of the analgesics. The aim of the present study was to explore the antinociceptive effect of a controlled cannabis extract...
10-06-2009 01:35 PM
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jay: What supplements provide relief from polyneuropathy? Would the following be the most important? Already doing paleo-type diet, moderate exercise and multi-vitamins. Benfotiamine Vitamin B6 (P-5-P) R-Lipoic Acid NAC Acetyl-L-Carnitine
06-12-2008 02:48 AM
69 1,506 Nutrition
trigonometry1972@gmail.com |: Still it not used as widely as it should though it has been know for a long time it has benefits in this context. ------------------------------------------------------- 1: Diabetes Care. 2006 Nov;29(11):2365-70. Oral treatment with...
05-14-2008 08:46 AM
2 149 Nutrition
Sewer Rat: 1: J Peripher Nerv Syst. 2004 Sep;9(3):165-7. Neuropathy and cognitive impairment following vaccination with the OspA protein of Borrelia burgdorferi. Latov N, Wu AT, Chin RL, Sander HW, Alaedini A, Brannagan TH 3rd. Department of...
03-25-2007 09:32 PM
0 1 Lyme
J: http://www.fightcolorectalcancer.org/news/2006/10/clinical_trial_is_testing_xali.php Clinical trial is testing Xaliproden to reduce neuropathy from oxaliplatin chemotherapy Friday, October 20, 2006 at 11:04 PM One of the most troublesome...
03-03-2007 10:21 PM
0 1 Cancer
ironjustice@aol.com: <<snip>> severe nerve fiber degeneration of the sciatic nerve, decreased number of neuromuscular junctions and degeneration of skeletal muscle fibers. Most probably, the developing demyelinating neuropathy resulted in muscular degeneration...
09-27-2006 10:37 PM
1 118 Nutrition
ironjustice@aol.com: Excessive erythrocytosis in adult mice overexpressing erythropoietin leads to hepatic, renal, neuronal and muscular degeneration. Heinicke K, Baum O, Ogunshola OO, Vogel J, Stallmach T, Wolfer DP, Keller S, Weber K, Wagner PD, Gassmann M, Djonov...
05-27-2006 10:31 PM
4 247 Nutrition
CaliforniaLyme: 1: J Fr Ophtalmol. 2005 Dec;28(10):1095-100. Links Macarez R, Bazin S, Lagauche D, Soullie B, Giordano P, May F, Guigon B. Service d'Ophtalmologie, HIA Clermont Tonnerre, BP 41, 29240
01-06-2006 06:34 PM
0 1 Lyme
Kamalakar Pasupuleti: I mentioned in my previous post about the neuro specialist prescribing me Elavil 25 mg at bedtime for tingling of soles , my PCP had recommended Vitamin B 12 250 mcg once a day . I was advised to go thru bone density test which revealed I was...
09-30-2005 12:07 PM
3 265 Nutrition
Kamalakar Pasupuleti: I understand Methylcobalamin is good for diabetic peripheral neuropathy . The product is available in health food /vitamin stores only for reasons not known to me . I welcome feedback from it's users . I wish to try for my tingling of soles ....
09-24-2005 11:46 AM
3 249 Nutrition
Bill: By Mark Berthold Bethesda, MD -- March 7, 2005 A new study, conducted by leading scientists from highly-regarded research and academic institutions, finds no link between amalgam exposure and neurological function. "Our findings do not...
03-26-2005 12:48 PM
30 292 Dentistry
midwayrider: How can you know for sure if you have Neuropathy? I have really bad pain in the front of thigh, I also have pain in my forearms elbows lowerback hips and have adhesive capsulitis. My family doctor says I have sciatica but I have had an MRI...
02-15-2005 12:15 AM
3 8 Diabetes
fgt@aol.com: Due to mystery illness, I started avoiding carbs, and went to almost vegen diet for weeks. Then I added some meats, but basically stayed away from milk/dairy/ breads/ sugars and lived on mostly meats and vegetables. I took many supplements....
02-12-2005 10:11 AM
10 290 Nutrition
JWissmille: J Peripher Nerv Syst. 2004 Sep;9(3):165-7. Neuropathy and cognitive impairment following vaccination with the OspA protein of Borrelia burgdorferi. Latov N, Wu AT, Chin RL, Sander HW, Alaedini A, Brannagan TH 3rd. Department of Neurology and...
10-03-2004 11:15 PM
0 1 Lyme
Phyllis Mervine: J Peripher Nerv Syst. 2004 Sep;9(3):165-7. Related Articles, Links Click here to read Neuropathy and cognitive impairment following vaccination with the OspA protein of Borrelia burgdorferi. Latov N, Wu AT, Chin RL, Sander HW, Alaedini A,...
09-23-2004 04:42 AM
0 1 Lyme
JWissmille: Neuropathy and cognitive impairment following vaccination with the OspA protein of Borrelia burgdorferi. Latov N, Wu AT, Chin RL, Sander HW, Alaedini A, Brannagan TH 3rd. Department of Neurology and Neurosciences, Weill Medical College of...
09-22-2004 11:41 PM
0 1 Lyme
Jan: http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section14/chapter183/183f.htm Toxic agents generally cause polyneuropathy but sometimes mononeuropathy. They include emetine, hexobarbital, barbital, chlorobutanol, sulfonamides, phenytoin, nitrofurantoin, the...
09-12-2004 11:42 AM
1 154 Dentistry
jb: I understand that some form (possibly advanced stage) of peripheral neuropathy affects the autonomic nervous system (heart rate, breathing, etc.). Anyone here know what are the initial symptoms of this?? Tx jb
08-18-2004 02:21 AM
2 3 Diabetes
Patch: In today's paper is an article about "Anodyne infared therapy" for neuropathy in the feet. A local hospital offers it. Has anyone here tried it? I am so damned tired of my feet hurting all the time & my toes are so numb I have a hard time keeping...
08-11-2004 04:28 PM
1 3 Diabetes
Peanutjake: Some time ago I reported to this newsgroup a discovery I had made. Out of desperation with the Neuropathy pain in my feet I tried a Lidocaine patch on my foot. It gave me great relief and allowed me to sleep the whole night through. The patch I...
07-03-2004 12:39 AM
8 9 Diabetes

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