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 is neuropathy?
Neuropathy (or peripheral neuropathy) is a general term for damage or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves, the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Peripheral nerves transmit signals from the central nervous system to the rest of the body.
There are three main groups of peripheral nerves:
Sensory nerves – carry sensations like pain, temperature, and touch.
Motor nerves – control muscle movement.
Autonomic nerves – regulate involuntary activities like heart rate, digestion, and blood pressure.
When damaged, manifestations can be:
Sensory manifestations: Numbness, tingling, burning, stabbing, or shooting pain—frequently starting in the hands or feet.
Motor manifestations: Weakness of the muscles, cramping, twitching, or problems with coordination.
Autonomic manifestations: Dizziness, unusual sweating, bowel or bladder difficulties, and blood pressure regulation difficulties.
Causes of Neuropathy:
Diabetes (most common in developed countries)
Chronic alcohol use
Vitamin deficiency (specifically B vitamins)
Infections (e.g., HIV, Lyme disease)
Autoimmune disorders (e.g., lupus, Guillain-Barré syndrome)
Toxins or medication (e.g., chemotherapy)
Genetic illnesses (e.g., Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease)
Types of Neuropathy:
Mononeuropathy: Damage to an individual nerve (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome).
Polyneuropathy: Damage to multiple nerves (e.g., diabetic or alcoholic neuropathy).
Autonomic neuropathy: Targets autonomic nerves specifically.
Would you like to know how doctors diagnose or treat neuropathy?
Neuropathy is nerve damage that can occur in different areas of the body, and there are different types based on the nerves affected and the causative agents. The most common types are listed below:
1. Peripheral Neuropathy
It is the most common type that affects the peripheral nerves (beyond the brain and spinal cord). It typically presents with symptoms like numbness, tingling, or pain, usually in hands and feet. Causes include
Diabetes (diabetic neuropathy)
Alcoholism
Vitamin deficiencies
Infections (e.g., shingles)
Toxins or medications (chemotherapy drugs)
Trauma or injury
2. Autonomic Neuropathy
This affects the autonomic nerves that control involuntary functions like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and bladder control. It can lead to symptoms like:
Digestive issues (constipation, diarrhea)
Low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension)
Heart rate abnormalities
Difficulty with maintaining body temperature
Bladder dysfunction
3. Cranial Neuropathy
This category affects cranial nerves engaged in functions like eye movement, facial sensation, and taste. Some of the examples are:
Bell’s palsy: Form of facial nerve paralysis causing sagging of one side of the face.
Trigeminal neuralgia: Severe facial pain along the trigeminal nerve that undermines sensation in the face.
Optic neuropathy: Affects vision because the optic nerve has been injured.
4. Focal Neuropathy
This is where a single nerve or specific collection of nerves is affected, most commonly causing abrupt and severe pain, weakness, or numbness in an area. These include:
Carpal tunnel syndrome (median nerve entrapment at the wrist)
Sciatica (sciatic nerve entrapment)
Foot drop (as a result of peroneal nerve injury)
5. Mononeuropathy
This is injury to one nerve, typically from compression or trauma on the nerve. Examples are:
Cubital tunnel syndrome: Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow.
Radial neuropathy: Injury to the radial nerve, typically from prolonged compression or trauma.
6. Polyneuropathy
This is injury to more than one peripheral nerve, typically symmetrically, on both sides of the body. It is common in conditions such as:
Diabetes (diabetic polyneuropathy)
Guillain-Barré syndrome
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Autoimmune disorders
Heavy metals poisoning
Would you like more information on any specific type of neuropathy?
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.