Alcohol, Neuropathy and Chronic Pain

One of the most serious—but rarely discussed—conditions resulting from extended alcoholism is alcoholic neuropathy. One of the reasons for its being relatively obscure, aside from difficulties inherent in any discussion of substance abuse, is that much of the scientific evidence linking neuropathy and alcoholism is somewhat vague. Even so, medical science generally accepts that excessive use of alcohol can cause neuropathy.

Neuropathy and Sleep

It’s four in the morning and you’re still awake.  You’ve been in bed, and you should have been asleep ages ago.  Your alarm will go off in only a few hours, and you’re dreading the long day ahead that you’ll have to spend completely exhausted. If you suffer from peripheral neuropathy, this scenario is probably [...]

Neuropathy Symptoms, Chronic Pain and Their Causes

If you suffer from the chronic pain and sensations caused by peripheral neuropathy, you already know that they can change your whole lifestyle.  The tingling, numbness, aches, and the trouble with certain motor functions that can accompany neuropathy (a common type of nerve damage) can conspire to make even everyday activities a painful hassle. So [...]

Physical Therapy and Neuropathy Patients – A Winning Combination

Peripheral neuropathy affects virtually every patient differently.

Some neuropathy patients suffer strictly from nerve pain, some have issues with numbness and still others have issues with mobility or some combination of symptoms.

Any neuropathy symptom can make functioning and carrying on a normal life virtually impossible.

Avoiding Self-Diagnosis Roulette

If you fall into the “I know I’m dying” category, you will probably begin doctor shopping. Going from specialist to specialist looking for someone to confirm the worst. Even beyond the physical damage the stress of this process can do to your body, your emotional well-being is destroyed.

You live day to day expecting the worst with the specter of the Grim Reaper hanging over your shoulder. That is no way to live.

What You Need To Know About “The Silent Killer” Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome is linked to your body’s metabolism and could be caused by your body’s inability to properly regulate the amount of insulin in your bloodstream.

Tips On Better Managing Neuropathy During The Holidays

Nerve pain is usually what brings people in to see their doctors. But the numbness in their feet and inability to feel even the smallest injury can lead to infections and ulceration and ultimately end in amputation. If you suffer from peripheral neuropathy you need to take special care of your feet and be very aware of any sign of problems.

Holidays can be incredibly stressful…they don’t have to be!

Even for the healthy, the holidays can be incredibly stressful…

Alternative Therapies for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy, you know what the side effects can be. Most side effects are well known, even to the person who has never experienced them.

- Nausea

- Hair Loss

- Digestive problems

Another less widely discussed side effect is chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).

It’s virtually impossible to predict which chemotherapy patients will develop chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy. Some never do. Others suffer terribly.

Taking Chemotherapy? You Need A Healthy Diet

If you’re taking chemotherapy to fight cancer and you’re suffering from Loss of appetite Nausea Post chemotherapy peripheral neuropathy Dry mouth You can help yourself heal without resorting to even more medication. By giving your body the nutrients and vitamins that it needs for repair and recovery. If you’re suffering from loss of appetite, telling [...]

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