Neuropathy caused by toxins, poisons and chemicals

Anyone have a connection between silicone breast implants and idiopathic small fiber neuropathy?

I have had lots of tests for my PN and I am still idiopathic. However I have one mild suspicions for a possible cause. I moved into an apartment with a very comfortable couch (foam) and my neuropathy symptoms started a few months later. I spend hours a day on this couch watching TV and often sleep on the couch and I am wondering if there are neurotoxic chemicals in it (fire retardent maybe) that had an effect. Anyone seen anything like this ?

Because you mentioned the symptoms beginning after you moved in, I am going to suggest another cause - also related to your very comfortable couch.

You are spending way too much time on that couch. Foam couches in general are not good for providing adequate support (unlike mattresses, they are not meant to be used for many hours) so you are probably suffering misalignment of bones, stress on muscles and ligaments, and nerve compression.

Your body is meant to move, and you should be getting up and moving every 30 minutes or hour. And not just to the kitchen for a beverage or snack - real movement, take a walk, do a chore, grab some free weights and do a few reps.

I'm not saying a bed shouldn't be comfortable, but when you sleep, you need a supportive surface. It is only in recently that we began sleeping on "ultraplush" "Aah, sink into me" mattresses. You probably grew up sleeping, like many of us, on a single bed with a minimally cushioned mattress that you could use as a trampoline. A foam couch is NOT that surface.

Finally, if you are a gamer, all of the above apply, plus hunching over a controller for hours adds the stress of small, repetitive movements and poor posture.

So, what small step can you take to get away from that couch?
Sue

Thanks. However I am pretty fit, have a BMI of under 25, and play competition tennis and walk 10,000 steps a day. However, maybe the couch has not helped my posture. I am not sure that is the cause of my PN.

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivities - Neuropathy and Neurological issue triggered by environmental toxins in my home. Anyone experiencing this?

I get neuro sensations from toxic things in the environment, including new clothes and new furniture. I believe it is fire retardants and other things used to treat fabric. Foam can outgas in time. Some manufacturers will outgas before purchase.

Hello @joy22, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @windyshores and others. You will notice that we have merged your discussion with an existing discussion on the same topic so that you can meet others with experiences with chemical sensitives and neuropathy. If you click the link below it will take you to the beginning of the discussion:
--- Neuropathy caused by toxins, poisons and chemicals: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-caused-by-toxins-poisons-and-chemicals/.

Do you suspect environmental toxins in your home or have you had it tested?

I worked in a chemical plant that used nickel powder to manufacture nickel sulfate, I believe that is why i have neurapathy

Definitely triggered by something in the hour that I bought 3 years ago. Symptoms getting worse with long exposure. Professional Air Quality testing each year. Not Radon, mold, formaldehyde. Some kind of Volatile organic compounds, but worse end with different weather conditions. Primary Care and Neurologist very sceptical of actual physical effects. Say they don’t know what tests to do. Bloodwork is good. Neuropathy and imbalance and fatigue are debilitating. Thank you for listening.