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Neuropathy | Last Active: Jun 19 12:24pm | Replies (135)
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Depending on the type you have it can affect virtually everything.
Nerves, muscles, one or more, heart and other internal organs, sexual function, weakness to paralysis, constipation, digestion problems and the list is nearly if not endless since there are over 100 types of Neuropathy.
Best of luck,
Jake

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allwheeldrive | @allwheeldrive | Dec 5, 2022

So, does knowing that PN may be causing the problem, alter the method chosen for treatment of the condition? For example, if PN is causing the constipation, would it be recommended to not bother with a muscle stimulant, because the nerves controlling the peristalsis are defective?
Not one doctor that I have seen has ever seemed to take into account my underlying PN. Perhaps, there is nothing different to do in the treatment, but I would appreciate an acknowledgement that the PN is possibly underlying the presenting problem.

I don't know if its worthwhile to return to the neurologist who diagnosed my PN 18 years ago, if there is nothing to be done.

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