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Neuropathy | Last Active: Jan 6, 2019 | Replies (14)

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@peggyella

It sure is! Most people don’t know that there more than 100 types of peripheral neuropathy per the NIH. Each have their own set of symptoms and prognosis. I knew someone at the Mayo Clinic who had PN of the skin. Another local person feels like there’s an extremely tight belt around her waist. Someone else felt like there was constantly water running down his legs. There is neuropathy of the eyes, elbows, under arms, all parts of the body including internal organs (heart, blood vessels, bladder…which I have, and intestines. The peripheral nerves in the seath or the axon within the nerves are damaged and send “false messages” to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). For example, if you gently rub your foot, arm, etc., your nerves should communicate to your brain that it feels soft/smooth. Instead, your brain hears, “Ouch! Ants are biting me! They’re on fire! I just stepped on glass or an electric wire! Yes, it is indeed a very weird disease.

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Peggy,I really can relate to your post,leave almost my entire body involved in some form of poly neuropathy. It is driving me oof the wall! Doc has tried different meds, can’t seem to control all my symptoms. I am really disheartened because my intestines,liver,and digestive problems have now become serious. Well just thought I would try and communicate with you. Thanks