What are the sensory symptoms of neuropathy?

June 17, 2025


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 sensory symptoms of neuropathy?

The sensory symptoms of neuropathy arise from damage to the nerves that carry sensory information (like touch, pain, temperature) to the brain. These symptoms can vary but commonly include:

Common Sensory Symptoms of Neuropathy
Numbness: Loss of feeling or reduced sensation, often starting in the feet and hands.

Tingling or “Pins and Needles”: A prickling or crawling sensation.

Burning Pain: A constant or intermittent burning feeling, sometimes severe.

Sharp, Stabbing, or Electric Shock-Like Pain: Sudden, shooting pains that can be brief or persistent.

Increased Sensitivity (Hyperesthesia): Heightened sensitivity to touch or temperature, sometimes causing pain from light stimuli (allodynia).

Loss of Coordination and Balance: Due to reduced sensation, leading to clumsiness or frequent falls.

Reduced Ability to Feel Temperature Changes: Which can increase risk of burns or frostbite.

Loss of Protective Sensation: Leading to unnoticed injuries or ulcers, especially in the feet.

Summary
Sensory neuropathy symptoms range from numbness and tingling to burning and sharp pain, often affecting the extremities first. These symptoms can impact daily activities and increase injury risk.

Want to know about motor or autonomic symptoms as well?

Motor symptoms of neuropathy occur when the nerves that control muscles are affected. Here are the common motor symptoms:

Muscle Weakness: Difficulty performing tasks that require strength, such as gripping or walking.

Muscle Atrophy: Wasting or shrinking of muscles due to prolonged nerve damage.

Muscle Cramps or Twitching (Fasciculations): Involuntary muscle contractions or spasms.

Loss of Coordination: Trouble with fine motor skills and balance, leading to clumsiness or frequent falls.

Decreased Reflexes: Reduced or absent tendon reflexes.

Paralysis: In severe cases, partial or complete loss of muscle function.

These symptoms may develop gradually and often start in the feet and hands (distal muscles) before progressing proximally.

If you’d like, I can explain how these motor symptoms differ from sensory symptoms or how neuropathy is diagnosed and managed.


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.