Underdiagnosed Neuropathy

[skb]

Neuropathy, the nerve damage that causes pain and numbness in the feet and hands and can eventually lead to falls, infection and even amputation, is very common and underdiagnosed, according to a study published in the May 8, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

"More than one-third of people with neuropathy experience sharp, prickling or shock-like pain, which increases their rates of depression and decreases quality of life," said study author Melissa A. Elafros, MD, PhD, of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. "People with neuropathy also have an increased risk of earlier death, even when you take into account other conditions they have, so identifying and treating people with or at risk for neuropathy is essential."

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[bigskygal]

Will read this tomorrow too tired tonight. I do have a bit of neuropathy in my feet now. Don't know if it is age or the wildly erratic bg's I've been having....

[walkerwally1]

I have been fortunate that I don't have any neuropathy and one of the reasons I try to keep my BG in control.  I have enough other issues that I don't need any more.

[skb]

Back in 2005, even before my official diagnosis, I had trouble in my right foot. Initially the Dr thought it was DVT. The 2D Doppler indicated some circulation problems, but in mu own opinion I think it was PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease). With lifestyle changes and LCHF the symptoms all vanished but I think the core problem remains.