Neuropathy symptoms can affect daily life in frustrating and unpredictable ways.

  • Numbness
  • Tingling
  • Burning sensations
  • Sensitivity
  • Weakness
  • Balance problems

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Neuropathy FAQ

What is neuropathy?

Neuropathy (often called peripheral neuropathy) refers to damage or dysfunction of one or more nerves outside of your brain and spinal cord. Think of your nerves like electrical cables; when they are damaged, they send faulty, erratic signals to the brain.

What does neuropathy feel like?

Symptoms depend on which nerves are affected, but patients most commonly describe:

  • Gradual onset of numbness, prickling, or tingling in your feet or hands (a “pins and needles” or “sock-and-glove” sensation).
  • Sharp, jabbing, throbbing, or burning pain.
  • Extreme sensitivity to touch (even the weight of a bedsheet can feel painful).
  • A feeling like you are always “walking on marbles” or wad of paper.
  • Lack of coordination and falling.

 

What are the most common causes?

Diabetes is the leading cause of peripheral neuropathy. Other common culprits include:

  • Physical trauma or nerve compression (like carpal tunnel syndrome).
  • Chemotherapy treatments.
  • Vitamin deficiencies (especially B12).
  • Autoimmune diseases (like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis).
  • Chronic alcohol abuse.

Can nerve damage from neuropathy be reversed?

If the underlying cause is caught early and treated aggressively (such as strictly controlling blood sugar or correcting a vitamin deficiency), damaged nerves can sometimes recover or regenerate slowly. However, if the nerve fibers have sustained long-term damage, the focus shifts to managing the pain and preventing the condition from worsening.