Polyneuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy pain is the result of damaged or dysfunctional peripheral nerves

Peripheral neuropathy pain is the result of damaged or dysfunctional peripheral nerves that send incorrect or incomplete signals to other pain centers and includes a change in the nerve function and surrounding tissues or nerves.

Nerve injuries affecting one nerve is called mononeuropathy, like carpal tunnel syndrome. When many peripheral nerves throughout the body simultaneously malfunction the condition is called polyneuropathy. There are several types of polyneuropathy: Each of these presents differently and has a different cause.

Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathic Pain can be any of the following:

Loss of strength in arms or legs
Feeling odd sensation – heat, cold, tingling, burning
Lack of coordination and falling
Sharp or burning pain
Extreme sensitivity to touch
Numbness and/ or tingling in hands or feet

Nerve dysfunction or malfunction can be caused by many factors or combination of factors, such as:

Constant pain in one side of the buttock or leg
Pain that is worse when sitting
ElectrodiagnoLeg pain that is often described as burning, tingling, or numbnessstics (Nerve Study)
Weakness, numbness, or difficulty moving the leg or foot
A sharp pain that may make it difficult to stand or walk

If you are experiencing sciatica that is severe and impacting your quality of life, or if you have weakness or numbness that affects your leg or foot, you should seek treatment for radicular pain.

There are many causes, some of which include:

Diabetes
Alcoholism
Preexisting chronic disorders such as diabetes or autoimmune diseases
Bacterial infection, such as diphtheria
Toxins that are found in some commercial insecticides
Chemotherapy
Poor nutrition/ vitamin deficiencies
Nerve trauma
Certain antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, and sedatives
Thyroid disease

Your physician will diagnose Peripheral Neuropathic Pain through:

Treatment usually begins with correcting the underlying condition that is causing the neuropathic pain. The goal is to reverse the damage to the nerve that is causing the pain. If symptoms persist, physical therapy and medications may help to directly treat the nerve dysfunction.

Treatments may also include:

Surgery, if necessary to reduce pressure on the nerves (similar to carpal tunnel release)
Prescription medications
Physical therapy
Pain relievers
Topical pain creams
Spinal Cord Stimulation

If you or a loved one is suffering from low back pain, the physicians at Cedar Hill Pain and Rehab can help determine the cause and find a treatment plan that works for you and improves your quality of life.

To learn more about these therapy techniques and to find out if you’re a candidate, you can make an appointment with a physician at Cedar Hill Pain and Rehab by calling 972-291-9165 or click here.