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Nerves are like wires that carry messages back and forth between your brain and your body. Your peripheral nerves branch off from your brain and spinal cord and connect to all parts of your body, including your muscles and organs. Peripheral nerves carry messages from your brain that control your movement, breathing, heartbeat, digestion, and more. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/peripheralnervedisorders.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Peripheral%20neuropathy; Guideline: AAN 2009 distal symmetric polyneuropathy practice parameter
Nerves are like wires that carry messages back and forth between your brain and your body. Your peripheral nerves branch off from your brain and spinal cord and connect to all parts of your body, including your muscles and organs. Peripheral nerves carry messages from your brain that control your movement, breathing, heartbeat, digestion, and more.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: stocking numbness.
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See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: glucose, B12, TSH, renal function.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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AAN 2009 distal symmetric polyneuropathy practice parameter
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