Posted by Squiggles on February 14, 2002, at 22:11:50
In reply to Peripheral Neuropathy 101 » Squiggles, posted by spike4848 on February 14, 2002, at 21:22:56
> Hey There,
>Thanks for the quick reply Spike,
> So I assume you symptoms are in both hands when you say "symmetric neuropathy", which narrows down the diagnosis a bit. When we think of polyneuropathies, certain diseases come to mind such as diabetes, hepatitis, alcoholism, vitamin deficies, hypothyroidism and amyloid. Some drugs as well like MAOI's. Rarely, an ascending neuropathy called guillain-barre can first start in the hands and feet. Some other rare birds are sarcoidosis, lyme and HIV.
>Yes, both hands and wrists - identical; had to wear
braces when it first started - wonder if Canola oil had
something to do with it.
> If the pain is also shoulder and neck, it is probably nerve impingment from spinal cord.
>There is no pain - however I have noticed a reduced
mobility in my lower back spine - i cannot bend
to the same degree anymore - something may have
happened - my doctor says i should lose weight;
but i am not THAT fat.> How long have you had it?
close to a year and a half - withdrawal from K coinciding;
> Does ibuprofen help?
can't take NSAIDS because i take lithium - there is
no pain;
> Does ice help?it did when hands were immobile;
> What makes the syptoms worse?the meds i take fluctuate the symptoms;
walking or exercise i think;> Any neck or back pain?
no - just the degree of mobility in lower back tail;
txSquiggles
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