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Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 27 5:51pm | Replies (6152)
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@summertime4

@airpod I am diagnosed with pheripherial neuropathy. I had the test done and it was bye "Wear shoes at all times" "you habe pheripherial neuropathy. Now my pain managment doctor says she thinks it is poly neuropathy. What/ how much difference and do I have both? Thank you.

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Hank | @jesfactsmon | Nov 4, 2020

Hi @summertime4
My understanding is that peripheral neuropathy is what all neuropathy is called that is outside of the CNS, the central nervous system (brain + spinal cord). So you can have polyneuropathy (many nerves) or mononeuropathy (a single nerve) but they are both considered peripheral neuropathy if they occur outside of the CNS, like in arms, legs, feet, face, etc. Hope this helps. Hank

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