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| | Dr. Koop - Peripheral Neuropathy- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
 | | Peripheral neuropathy is the term used to describe damage to the peripheral nerves that does not affect the brain and spinal cord. | | | Peripheral neuropathy is the degeneration of peripheral nerves that supply mainly the distal muscles of the extremities. | | | Specific therapy will be directed at the cause of the peripheral neuropathy. |
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| | Peripheral neuropathy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Peripheral neuropathies vary in their presentation and origin, and may affect the nerve or the neuromuscular junction. | | | Those with diseases or dysfunctions of their peripheral nerves can present with problems in any of the normal peripheral nerve functions. | | | There is also pain in the muscles (myalgia), cramps, etc., and there may also be autonomic dysfunction. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peripheral_neuropathy
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy |
| | In most patients with a peripheral neuropathy related to a medical disorder or immune-mediated mechanism, specific therapies directed at the underlying mechanism are usually effective in controlling the peripheral neuropathy. | | | Peripheral neuropathy, in the broadest sense, refers to a scope of clinical syndromes (Table 1) affecting a variety of peripheral nerve cells and fibers, including motor, sensory, and autonomic fibers. | | | In those peripheral nerve disorders that are characterized by either wallerian degeneration or axonal degeneration, prognosis is less favorable due to the fact that the axon must regenerate and reinnervate muscle, the sensory organ, blood vessels, and other structures before clinical recovery is noted. |
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| | Peripheral neuropathy |
| | Peripheral neuropathy may also be referred to as peripheral neuritis, or if many nerves are involved, the terms polyneuropathy or polyneuritis may be used. | | | The term peripheral neuropathy encompasses a wide range of disorders in which the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord--peripheral nerves--have been damaged. | | | Neuropathies associated with this syndrome are mainly accompanied by motor nerve problems, but the sensory and autonomic nerves may also be involved. |
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http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/peripheral_neuropathy.jsp
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy Fact Sheet: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) |
| | One example of an acquired peripheral neuropathy is trigeminal neuralgia (also known as tic douloureux), in which damage to the trigeminal nerve (the large nerve of the head and face) causes episodic attacks of excruciating, lightning-like pain on one side of the face. | | | Peripheral neuropathy describes damage to the peripheral nervous system, the vast communications network that transmits information from the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system) to every other part of the body. | | | Peripheral nerves also send sensory information back to the brain and spinal cord, such as a message that the feet are cold or a finger is burned. |
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http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/peripheralneuropathy/detail_peripheralneuropathy.htm
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| | A Treatment Lesson on Peripheral Neuropathy |
| | Peripheral neuropathy results from injury to the peripheral nerves in the body. | | | When the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy get to be too much and don't subside with the use of the medications discussed above, it might be necessary to use some of the more powerful narcotic drugs to manage the pain. | | | Not only can peripheral neuropathy be physically painful, it can also have a profound effect on quality of life. |
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http://www.aidsmeds.com/lessons/Neuropathy.htm
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| | Peripheral neuropathy : CancerBACUP |
| | Peripheral neuropathy is a term used to describe changes in the way that particular nerves work. | | | The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy tend to vary depending on which nerves are affected. | | | There are many causes of peripheral neuropathy, and this information looks specifically at peripheral neuropathy caused by cancer or treatments for cancer. |
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http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/Resourcessupport/Symptomssideeffects/Othersymptomssideeffects/Peripheralneuropathy
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Peripheral neuropathy |
| | Peripheral neuropathy is a failure of the nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord. | | | Peripheral neuropathy occurs when these nerves fail to function properly, resulting in pain, loss of sensation, or inability to control muscles. | | | Nerve pain, such as that caused by peripheral neuropathy, can be difficult to control; if pain is severe, see a pain specialist to ensure that you get the best and most up-to-date pain treatment. |
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| | Peripheral neuropathy |
| | Peripheral neuropathy is the degeneration of peripheral nerves that supply mainly the distal muscles of the extremities. | | | Peripheral Neuropathy, Peripheral neuropathy is the degeneration of peripheral nerves that supply mainly the distal muscles of the extremities. | | | Peripheral Neuropathy is a nerve condition that affects the arms, hands, legs, and feet. |
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| | Chemotherapy Neuropathy - Chemo Induced Peripheral Neuropathy - Neurological Side Effects |
| | Certain chemotherapy drugs can cause peripheral neuropathy such as vinca alkaloids (vincristine), cisplatin, paclitaxel, and the podophyllotoxins (etoposide and tenoposide). | | | Individuals at greatest risk of peripheral neuropathy associated with chemotherapy are those with preexisting peripheral neuropathy from conditions such as: | | | Peripheral neuropathy results from some type of damage to the peripheral nerves. |
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| | Diabetic Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes |
| | Peripheral neuropathy may also cause muscle weakness and loss of reflexes, especially at the ankle, leading to changes in gait (walking). | | | Focal neuropathy results in the sudden weakness of one nerve, or a group of nerves, causing muscle weakness or pain. | | | Neuropathy can affect nerves throughout the body, causing numbness and sometimes pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs, and problems with the digestive tract, heart, and sex organs. |
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http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/neuropathies
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy - information from ePodiatry |
| | Generally, the treatment for peripheral neuropathy is unsatisfactory and often only symptomatic relief is available. | | | The peripheral nervous system is made up of the nerves that branch out of the spinal cord to different parts of the body. | | | We recommend seeking professional advice for peripheral neuropathy and all foot problems before embarking on any form of self treatment or management for peripheral neuropathy. |
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy |
| | In entrapment or compression neuropathy treatment may consist of splinting or surgical decompression of the ulnar or median nerves. | | | Much of this research is aimed at increasing the understanding of peripheral neuropathy and finding ways to prevent and cure the disorder. | | | The NINDS supports a broad program of research on disorders of the peripheral nervous system, including peripheral neuropathy. |
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy |
| | Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves in the peripheral nervous system. | | | The peripheral nervous system is the sensory nerve fibers and motor nerve fibers outside of the brain and spinal cord. | | | Because there are so many types of peripheral neuropathies, they can affect anyone, at any age. |
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http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/pq/peripheralneuropathy.htm
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| | Peripheral neuropathy |
| | Peripheral nerves have a remarkable ability to regenerate themselves, and new treatments for peripheral neuropathy using nerve growth factors or gene therapy may offer even better chances for recovery in the future. | | | Damage to a peripheral nerve can interfere with the communication between the area it serves and your brain, affecting your ability to move certain muscles or feel normal sensations. | | | In cases where neuropathy is the result of pressure on a nerve, treatment will likely focus first on eliminating the source of the pressure. |
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| | Simple FactSheet: peripheral neuropathy |
| | Diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy is done by a physical exam. | | | The peripheral nervous system includes nerves that run from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. | | | The risk of getting peripheral neuropathy can sometimes increase when the drugs listed here are taken together. |
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| | Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy -- Treatment |
| | If your doctor suspects you may have a form of peripheral neuropathy, he or she may refer you to a neurologist, a doctor who specializes in diseases of the nerves. | | | Effective treatment and prognosis of peripheral neuropathies relies heavily on the origin of the nerve damage. | | | SOURCES: Bromberg M., "An approach to the evaluation of peripheral neuropathies," Seminars In Neurology, June 2005, Issue: 25(2):153-9. |
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy |
| | Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that is a result of nerve damage. | | | Information on the condition of peripheral neuropathy which is developed by many | | | Peripheral Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain Peripheral Neuropathy (pronounced |
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http://health.cancer-help.org/web/Peripheral_Neuropathy.html
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy |
| | Medical science does not know of any agent to relieve or delay the onset of peripheral neuropathy and we are often told that "...it is just our old friend Taxotere...", without any analysis of the cumulative antiangiogenic effects of our other drugs as possibly contributing in a major way to our peripheral neuropathy. | | | Shakutaku-Kanzo-to has been reported as effectively reducing the severity of peripheral neuropathy, arthralgia (joint pain), and myalgia (muscular pain) in Taxol/Carboplatin protocols. | | | When we develop peripheral neuropathy, do our doctors analyze our medication list to assess the individual and cumulative effects of all of our medications? |
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| | Peripheral neuropathy definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | Peripheral neuropathy: A problem with the functioning of the nerves outside the spinal cord. | | | Peripheral Neuropathy - Medial information produced by doctors concerning peripheral neuropathy; includes description, causes, prevention, and treatment. | | | Our Peripheral neuropathy Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Peripheral neuropathy |
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| | Neuropathy - neurologychannel |
| | The peripheral nervous system is made up of the nerves that branch out of the spinal cord to all parts of the body. | | | Radiculopathy is the term for neuropathy that affects nerve roots. | | | The peripheral nervous system is made up of three types of nerves: |
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| | AIDS Fact Sheet: Peripheral Neuropathy |
| | The peripheral nerves are all the nerves except for the brain and spinal cord. | | | Nutrient therapies have not been studied for HIV-related PN. | | | However, they were less effective for foot pain due to other causes. |
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| | peripheral neuropathy |
| | He begins, "Peripheral neuropathy is a general term indicating disorder of peripheral nerve of any cause; therefore knowing that a peripheral neuropathy is present in a particular patient should instigate a search for its basis." So begins the chapter! | | | My take on the subject is that a dentist should probably refer evidence of peripheral neuropathy to a qualified internist or neurologist for further evaluation. | | | Hello Dr. Jerome, Our colleague, Dr. JanDrew has mentioned that you are quite interested in peripheral neuropathy. |
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy — Explanation regarding this problem with the functioning of the nerves outside the spinal cord ... |
| | The term peripheral neuropathy describes a problem with the functioning of the nerves outside of the spinal cord. | | | Peripheral Neuropathy — Explanation regarding this problem with the functioning of the nerves outside the spinal cord on MedicineNet.com | | | For example, pressure on a nerve that comes out from the groin to the skin in front of the upper thigh (the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve) can cause burning and tingling in this location. |
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| | Regular review: Peripheral neuropathy -- Hughes 324 (7335): 466 -- BMJ |
| | Patients with neuropathy may experience pain, which can be severe and out of proportion to any sensory or motor deficit. | | | peripheral neuropathy from the perspective of a neurologist with | | | Most peripheral neuropathies are chronic and usually develop over several months. |
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy |
| | Peripheral Neuropathy the strange affliction which causes pain or weakening muscles | | | The February 2000 issue of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association just released, for example, calls Numb Toes "a valuable resource for clinicians and peripheral neuropathy patients alike." They add that the book "should be on every podiatric physician's list of reading materials to which patients with peripheral neuropathy are referred. | | | There are over 200 patient comments on which treatments work (and which don't). |
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| | OI: Peripheral Neuropathy -- AEGiS |
| | It is sometimes the first manifestation of HIV infection, where the patient may not complain of pain, but fails to respond to standard reflex tests, such as vibrations or pin pricks on the toepads. | | | Because it can be an adverse reaction to common anti-HIV drugs, peripheral neuropathy can happen to anyone taking those drugs. | | | The drugs most commonly associated with this condition are ddI, ddC, D4T. |
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy |
| | As you are so painfully aware, peripheral neuropathy is debillitating, both physically and emotionally. | | | The best approach to peripheral neuropathy care is to provide relief on the outside, while working to promote positive and permanent changes on the inside through right diet and nutritional support. | | | Welcome to Peripheral Neuropathy Relief Center, the Physician Owned Website, that offers pain relief products which are proving to be effective for many with peripheral neuropathy. |
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| | Healthopedia.com - Peripheral Neuropathy (Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy) |
| | Peripheral neuropathy is a loss of function in the peripheral nerves. | | | You are here : Healthopedia.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Diseases and Conditions > Peripheral Neuropathy | | | The injury can block the flow of information along the nerve. |
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| | Neuropathy Trust: Peripheral Neuropathy |
| | Common characteristics, depending on the type of neuropathy may include muscle weakness, chronic neuropathic pain (including - numbness, sensory disturbance, pins and needles, burning sensations etc.), and paralysis. | | | It is quite natural to think that you are on your own and you may find it difficult to explain to others what it feels like. | | | The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy often affect the arms and legs. |
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| | Medifocus: Peripheral Neuropathy Guidebook |
| | You will learn about the latest clinical advances in the management of Peripheral Neuropathy as well as about the treatment options that are available. | | | You will also learn about the doctors, hospitals, and medical centers that are at the leading edge in conducting clinical research about Peripheral Neuropathy. | | | Here you will gain knowledge about what causes Peripheral Neuropathy and the various treatment options including nerve blocks, surgery, and the newest drugs used to manage Peripheral Neuropathy. |
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| | The Neuropathy Association: Peripheral Neuropathy Support & Research |
| | Founded in l995 by patients, The Neuropathy Association is committed to raising the awareness of peripheral neuropathy and supporting the research to find its cure. | | | The Neuropathy Association: Peripheral Neuropathy Support and Research | | | Many patients have had to go to their local hospital to receive their infusion. |
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| | Archives of Peripheral Neuropathy from the The Neurology and Neurosurgery Forum |
| | Please feel free to browse our peripheral neuropathy archive below, search our site for additional information about peripheral neuropathy, or browse the full archives for this forum. | | | Re: What does myelopathy and radiculo neuropathy have to do with GBS? | | | Is peripheral neuropathy a symptom of movement disorder or stiff person? |
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy and Amyloidosis |
| | During the visit, he was talking about family histories and my own medical history. | | | The diagnosis can be made by a biopsy of a peripheral nerve or any other | | | He explained that the neuropathy could be due to the HCV or several other things. |
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain: The Facts |
| | The Neuropathy Trust is committed to a better future for all sufferers of peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain. | | | Through education and communication to patients and healthcare professionals, the aim of the Trust is to raise awareness of these neuropathic disorders and provide a lifeline to all sufferers. | | | Peripheral Neuropathy (pronounced new-rop-athy) is common, often distressing, and sometimes disabling. |
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| | Neuropathy, Peripheral |
| | The peripheral nervous system consists of all the motor and sensory nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body (i.e., the nerves outside the central nervous system). | | | Peripheral neuropathy is an umbrella term that denotes a disorder of, or damage to, the peripheral nervous system. | | | The symptoms and physical findings associated with peripheral neuropathies vary greatly from case to case and may be extremely complex. |
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy Information from MedPress |
| | foot pain and other neuropathy consequences, read excerpts. | | | To learn more about peripheral neuropathy, and about | | | diabetic and other peripheral neuropathy problems such as |
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy Caused by Statins Petition |
| | Knowing our rights to patient confidentiality and privacy, we users of statins agree that our medical condition and other information we furnish here may be divulged sufficiently to represent our need for treatment and restitution. | | | Perform clinical research and recommend the best drug treatments to mitigate the pain and make other symptoms of statin-induced neuropathy more tolerable. | | | Sponsor and perform clinical research on how to cure and reverse the neuropathy caused by statins. |
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| | Peripheral Neuropathy |
| | Peripheral neuropathy causes pain, numbness, or a tingling feeling. |
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