Peripheral neuropathy refers to a condition involving damage or dysfunction of the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These peripheral nerves play a vital role in relaying messages between the ...

Q: I have peripheral neuropathy following chemotherapy. Is there anything I can do to alleviate my symptoms? A: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a set of symptoms caused by damage to ...

Joyce, age 63, was happy with the success of her breast cancer treatment. But when she went back to volunteering at her local library, she was surprised to realize she had trouble walking around the ...

Patients who had low levels of vitamin D before starting chemotherapy tended to have higher rates of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, but more research is needed in this field. Patients who ...

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Has anyone else observed peripheral neuropathy associated with statin use? Initially, it seemed to be dose-related. —F.H. Rodenbaugh, MD, Monte Sereno, Calif. Peripheral neuropathy does occur in some ...

What began as numbness in her legs and feet gave way to an almost constant, throbbing pain that slowly made it difficult for Linda* to walk. She suffered for 12 years, but as she sought answers from ...

Cooling gloves may help reduce the effects of peripheral neuropathy due to chemotherapy, including symptoms such as pain, tingling, and numbness in the hands. Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the ...

Emerging regenerative approaches aim to move beyond symptom management and support nerve repair at the source.