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DiscussionAnyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?
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Yep. I have a number of diagnosed Agent Orange-connected ailments, including peripheral neuropathy. Upon returning from Vietnam in 1972, I began having mild PN symptoms that have gradually worsened over the years to the point where the pain has currently become very intense.
Of course, back in '72 there weren't any admitted correlations by the VA that made the connection between dioxins and PN. And it wasn't until about seven years ago that they finally concluded that PN was also an assumptive AO-related disease to be added to my existing collection (Parkinsons, ischemic heart disease and prostate cancer).
Anyway, it's comforting to know that I'm not alone on this forum with the AO-PN connection.
And welcome home, Brother.
Hello @agentorange1967, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. There is another discussion where you can meet other members discussing Agent Orange related conditions.
Agent Orange and Neurological Disorders: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/agent-orange-and-neurological-disorders/
You may also be interested in reading other members journeys with neuropathy and treatments they have found helpful - Member Neuropathy Journey Stories: What's Yours?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/member-neuoropathy-journey-stories-whats-yours/
Are you able to share a little more about your symptoms and any treatments you have tried?