What is Peripheral Neuropathy?

Neuropathy is a progressive condition affecting the nerves of the body, mainly the legs, feet and hands.  It can also affect “random” areas of the body.  We have had patients come in with neuropathy across the chest and even on the upper thighs.

Symptoms include but are not limited to:

-            Pins and needles sensation

-            Tingling

-            Numbness

-            Loss of sensation – IE: can’t feel the gas pedal

-            Weakness

-            Loss of balance

-            Pain

Traditional approach to care:

-            Gabapentin

-            Pain killers

-            Amitriptyline

-            Anti-seizure medications

-            antidepressants

It’s important to also note that this is a progressive condition meaning – it continues to get worse over time and in many cases, we have seen ALL sensation lost to where people can no longer feel their feet.  This creates serious issues like not being able to walk, drive, balance or feel if they have injured themselves. This is also an indication that if they do injure themselves it will take a very long time to heal due to lack of circulation and awareness.

While there’s no “cure” for neuropathy, the protocols that Dr. Cory has created at 4 Paths Acupuncture can significantly decrease the debilitating side affects of the condition.  We have seen patient after patient start to regain sensation and get back to doing the things they love.

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