Peripheral neuropathy is caused by damages to the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is what is sends messages to and from the spinal cord and brain, to the rest of the body. When the PNS suffers damage, it sends mixed signals to the central nervous system, causing the painful symptoms of neuropathy and disorientating your body - making balancing and walking difficult.
There are over 100 different causes of neuropathy including:
One of the more common questions I get from my clients is asking about different symptoms, and wondering if it is related to their neuropathy. With over a 100 different causes of neuropathy, it is no surprise that every person with neuropathy, sufferers from different symptoms.
Just like a plant needs sunlight, water, air, and nutrients to grow… caring for your body requires taking into account your whole person. Often overlooked, sleep is an integral part of caring for yourself.
If you have suffered from the debilitating effects of neuropathy for a while, then I am sure you have noticed there are certain foods that intensify your symptoms. You may have noticed after eating that slice of birthday cake your pain, numbness, and tingling got a lot worse.