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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Diagnosis Of Peripheral Neuropathy

Q&A: Can people die from peripheral neuropathy?

October 02, 2008
Dr. Paul Donohue responds to a reader's question about whether peripheral neuropathy can be fatal. The reader's father has been diagnosed with the condition and his health has deteriorated since his diagnosis. Dr. Donohue responds with information about the painful condition and how drugs like Tegretol, Dilantin, and Ultram can help treat it. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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My Neuropathy
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...well enough for the first 13 years after my diabetes diagnosis. And for perhaps 10 years before... Read more »

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Sorting through Celiac Disease and Food Allergies
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...gastrointestinal symptoms or have symptoms that may receive a diagnosis of irritable bowel... Read more »

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Painful diabetic neuropathy
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...as trimming nails and calluses. * And be sure the diagnosis is correct! (There are other... Read more »

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Keeping Our Legs
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

When you consider how many of us have problems with our feet, you might expect to find lots of... Read more »

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New Feature - Ask the Expert
By John Claude Krusz, PhD, MD , Health Expert

...not ask us to do either. See your physician for a diagnosis; go to your nearest emergency room... Read more »

Health Guide

Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
DiagnosisA diagnosis of restless legs syndrome or nocturnal leg cramps often relies solely on the patient's description of symptoms. In general, the recommended approach is first to take a sleep and... Read more »
Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Diagnosis
DiagnosisEvidence suggests that PAD is greatly under diagnosed. Many patients do not report symptoms, or may not even have symptoms. People should be checked for peripheral artery disease if they... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes
...study, about 40% of young adults with type 1 diabetes had developed retinopathy within 10 years of diagnosis. (Although this rate is high, it is significantly lower than in previous years when... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes
...study, about 40% of young adults with type 1 diabetes had developed retinopathy within 10 years of diagnosis. (Although this rate is high, it is significantly lower than in previous years when... Read more »
Alcoholism: Complications
...Of those who were intoxicated, 75% showed evidence of chronic alcoholism.Alcoholism is the primary diagnosis in one-quarter of all people who commit suicide.Alcohol is implicated in 67% of all... Read more »

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