Neuropathy
The four cardinal patterns of peripheral neuropathy are polyneuropathy, mononeuropathy, mononeuritis multiplex and autonomic neuropathy. The most common form is (symmetrical) peripheral polyneuropathy, which mainly affects the feet and legs.
Common symptoms associated with damage to the motor nerve are muscle weakness, cramps, and spasms. Loss of balance and coordination may also occur. Damage to the sensory nerve can produce tingling, numbness, and pain. Pain associated with this nerve is described in various ways such as the following: sensation of wearing an invisible "glove" or "sock", burning, freezing, or electric-like, extreme sensitivity to touch.
Common qualities of neuropathic pain includes burning or coldness, "pins and needles" sensations, numbness and itching.
Diabetes is the leading known cause of neuropathy, so if you are losing feeling in your feet, have tingling or other sensations that accompany neuropathy, you should get checked for diabetes.
Treating Neuropathy
Dr. Fosdick specializes in the treatment and care of the neuopathic foot. He can treat pains that are like pins and needles as well as set up a maintenance routine for feet that have lost much of their feeling.
Dr. Fosdick has found that High Powered Laser Therapy is a wonderful means of treatment for neuropathy, including diabetic neuropathy, radiculopathy and post herpatic neuralgia. If you suspect that you have neuropathy, bring your feet in to Dr. Fosdick.
Your feet should be pain free.
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