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Axonal peripheral neuropathy: Finally, a diagnosis!

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 3, 2023 | Replies (115)
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@johnbishop

Hello Ray @ray666, I'm happy to hear you finally received a diagnosis and have a name to attach to your condition. @revfluegel @daviddemello @pfbacon @silvern12 and @dbeshears1 have posted about having axonal peripheral neuropathy in other discussions and may be able to share their thoughts and suggestions with you.

I was not sure exactly what axonal peripheral neuropathy was so had to look it up.
"What is the difference between axonal and peripheral neuropathy?
Demyelinating neuropathy characteristically shows a reduction in conduction velocity and prolongation of distal and F-wave latencies, whereas axonal neuropathy shows a reduction in amplitude."
-- Peripheral Neuropathy – Clinical and Electrophysiological Considerations:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4329247/
Did your neurologist suggest or discuss any treatments with you?

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Ray Kemble | @ray666 | Aug 6, 2022

Good morning, John

Thanks for getting back to me. No, my neurologist did not suggest any at-home practices. What he has done, though, is refer me to another neurologist for a second opinion. (I was surprised that my doctor suggested a second opinion, rather than I, the patient, making the request.) At the moment I'm waiting for that referral to go through so that I can make an appointment.

There's a wonderful irony at play here: the first time I had asked my primary if I might meet a neurologist, I was sent to meet with a doctor at the local hospital (less than a mile from home), which led (long story short) to me seeing a string of specialists with offices all over the map; this most recent––the fellow who's at last given me a diagnosis––has now referred me back the very hospital where all this began. My consolation? With gas prices so high, at least now I'll be saving money!

Ray (@ray666)

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