Jodi Knapp

Neuropathy No More By JODI KNAPP Neuropathy No More is an eBook which is a compilation of all the essential information and details about the nervous system and how to keep it active and healthy. With the help of this program, one can get a relief from the symptoms of neuropathy. This eBook not only tells you about the nervous system, but also helps to provide essential information to get relief from the condition of neuropathy. It also provides information about how you can prevent this condition from coming back in the near future.

What are the common types of neuropathy?

Neuropathy can be classified into several types based on the nerves affected, the number of nerves involved, and the underlying cause. Here are the most common types of neuropathy:

1. Peripheral Neuropathy

• Description: This is the most common type of neuropathy and occurs when the peripheral nerves, which are located outside the brain and spinal cord, are damaged.
• Symptoms: Symptoms often start in the hands and feet and include numbness, tingling, burning sensations, and pain. Muscle weakness and loss of coordination can also occur.
• Causes: Common causes include diabetes, infections, trauma, exposure to toxins, and nutritional deficiencies.

2. Autonomic Neuropathy

• Description: This type of neuropathy affects the autonomic nerves, which control involuntary functions like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and bladder function.
• Symptoms: Symptoms can include dizziness upon standing (orthostatic hypotension), digestive issues (such as constipation or diarrhea), bladder problems, abnormal sweating, and heart rate irregularities.
• Causes: Diabetes is a common cause, but other causes include autoimmune diseases, certain medications, and some infections.

3. Focal Neuropathy (Mononeuropathy)

• Description: Focal neuropathy involves damage to a single nerve or a group of nerves, usually in a specific area of the body.
• Symptoms: Symptoms depend on which nerve is affected. For example, carpal tunnel syndrome, a type of focal neuropathy, causes numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand due to compression of the median nerve.
• Causes: Causes include repetitive motion injuries, physical trauma, nerve compression, or localized infections.

4. Polyneuropathy

• Description: Polyneuropathy affects multiple peripheral nerves throughout the body, often in a symmetric pattern (such as both feet or hands).
• Symptoms: Symptoms include numbness, tingling, burning pain, and muscle weakness, often starting in the feet and hands and spreading upward.
• Causes: Diabetes is a major cause, but other causes include chronic alcohol abuse, certain medications, vitamin deficiencies, and autoimmune diseases.

5. Diabetic Neuropathy

• Description: A type of peripheral neuropathy specifically caused by prolonged high blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
• Symptoms: Symptoms often include numbness, tingling, and pain in the feet and hands, as well as autonomic symptoms like digestive issues and bladder problems.
• Causes: Chronically high blood sugar levels damage the nerves over time, leading to diabetic neuropathy.

6. Cranial Neuropathy

• Description: This type of neuropathy involves damage to one of the 12 cranial nerves, which emerge directly from the brain and brainstem.
• Symptoms: Symptoms vary depending on which cranial nerve is affected. For example, optic neuropathy affects the optic nerve, leading to vision loss, while Bell’s palsy affects the facial nerve, causing facial weakness or paralysis.
• Causes: Causes include diabetes, infections, trauma, and certain autoimmune conditions.

7. Proximal Neuropathy (Diabetic Amyotrophy)

• Description: A type of neuropathy that affects the nerves in the hips, thighs, or buttocks, usually on one side of the body.
• Symptoms: Symptoms include severe pain in the hip, thigh, or buttock, followed by weakness in the legs. It can lead to difficulty standing up from a seated position.
• Causes: It is most commonly seen in people with diabetes.

8. Idiopathic Neuropathy

• Description: Neuropathy with no identifiable cause is termed idiopathic neuropathy.
• Symptoms: Symptoms are similar to those of other types of neuropathy, including pain, numbness, and tingling in the extremities.
• Causes: The exact cause is unknown, but it is more common in older adults.

9. Inherited Neuropathy

• Description: These are neuropathies that are passed down through families due to genetic mutations.
• Symptoms: Symptoms vary depending on the specific disorder but often include progressive muscle weakness, loss of sensation, and difficulty with coordination.
• Examples: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is the most common inherited neuropathy.

10. Entrapment Neuropathy

• Description: This occurs when a nerve is compressed or trapped, leading to nerve damage.
• Symptoms: Symptoms vary depending on the location of the entrapment but may include pain, numbness, and muscle weakness. Common examples include carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar neuropathy.
• Causes: Causes include repetitive motion, physical injury, or anatomical abnormalities.

11. Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy

• Description: A type of peripheral neuropathy caused by certain chemotherapy drugs used in cancer treatment.
• Symptoms: Symptoms include numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness in the hands and feet, which may develop gradually during or after chemotherapy.
• Causes: Neurotoxic effects of chemotherapy drugs damage the peripheral nerves.

Each type of neuropathy has unique characteristics, causes, and treatment approaches. Proper diagnosis is crucial for effective management and prevention of further nerve damage.