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I have autonomic neuropathy, which affects every system in my body. I have a bunch of questions. Does anyone know if this is curable? Is the best we can do to slow or stop the progress of the damage? I know nerves can regenerate over time, but how much and how long does it take?
I feel I am getting mixed messages from different doctors. Thank you to everyone that has any information for me.
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I am also not a doctor but the way nerve regrowth was described to me is that nerves can repair some damage. However the complete death of a nerve is final and cannot be regrown. In other words if you still have some feeling then if the cause of the loss is removed, the nerve can repair and restore. If the feeling is completely gone then the nerves are gone and will not be able to recover.
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Hello @2011panc, I have no medical training or background but believe some forms of neuropathy may be curable, for example, a nerve that is compressed can cause neuropathy. Remove the reason for the nerve compression and the neuropathy may go away. Here's an article I found that may help with your question. Maybe others have thoughts or information also, so hoping they join in and share their experiences or knowledge.
Autonomic Neuropathy is Treatable
-- https://www.touchendocrinology.com/autonomic-neuropathy-is-treatable/