You go to bed at night, but sleep is hard to come by, thanks to stabbing or burning pain in your feet. Or, maybe numbness and tingling in your feet is causing you to become unsteady when you walk, resulting in your tripping more frequently.
These are common side effects of peripheral neuropathy (PN), or nerve damage, which affects 7% of adults in the US.
As our name — World Medical Group dba Neuropathy & Pain Centers of Texas — suggests, our team has a good deal of experience in the field of neuropathy. In this blog, we dive into what causes most cases of neuropathy and how we can help bring you relief.
Let’s first discuss who is in the line of fire when it comes to peripheral nerve damage, which tends to strike areas that are far from your heart — namely, your lower legs, feet, arms, and hands.
Topping the list of causes are:
For the more than 40 million Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes, PN is the most common complication, affecting up to half of those with the disease.
Having metabolic syndrome means that you have at least 3 these 5 risk factors:
If you can check three or more of these boxes, you’re far more at risk for issues like PN.
While diabetes and metabolic syndrome are the main drivers of PN, other conditions can cause it, including:
Now that we better understand why PN develops, let’s look at how we can help you find relief.
If you’re experiencing the classic signs of neuropathy, which include pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness, figuring out what’s causing the issue is our first order of business.
This is important because resolving the underlying issue can go a long way toward halting and even reversing the nerve damage.
For example, if you have diabetes-related PN, we work toward better managing your glucose levels. Or, if you have a B12 deficiency, we can administer B12 shots to promote better nerve health.
While addressing the root problem is often effective in containing neuropathy, we also offer treatments to help promote better circulation to your nerves so they can heal, as well as treatments that boost nerve health, such as:
We also review lifestyle changes that can help, such as exercising more to promote circulation.
Not only are these treatments important in relieving symptoms to improve your quality of life, but they also can prevent more serious complications down the road, such as amputation.
So, if you want solutions for nerve damage that’s making your life more than a little uncomfortable, we invite you to call or message one of our offices in Arlington or Fort Worth, Texas, today to schedule an appointment.
