Approximately 20 million Americans have peripheral neuropathy. If you’re one of them, you can get compassionate and effective treatment from pain management specialist Hassan Chahadeh, MD, and his team at Texas Pain & Rehab Centers. Don’t delay; help is available for the numbness, tingling, and pain that accompanies peripheral neuropathy. Call the office in Houston, Texas, or schedule an appointment online today.
What is peripheral neuropathy?
Neuropathy refers to conditions or diseases that impact your nerves, and peripheral neuropathy is the type that primarily impacts your arms, hands, legs, and feet. There are many kinds of peripheral neuropathy, but they all fall into one of three categories: motor neuropathy, sensory neuropathy, or autonomic nerve neuropathy.
Seeking help for peripheral neuropathy can help treat pain and prevent damage in the long term.
What are the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy?
The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy can vary widely since your nerves are responsible for so much of your daily functioning. Talk to the Texas Pain & Rehab Centers team if you experience:
- Extreme sensitivity to touch
- Muscle weakness
- Loss of coordination or falling
- Heat intolerance
- Problems with your bowels, bladder, or digestive system
- Spreading numbness, tingling, or prickling in your hands or feet
- Numbness, tingling, or prickling in your arms or legs
When you go in for a consultation at Texas Pain & Rehab Centers, the team makes a thorough assessment to get a clear understanding of your condition. Certain factors can increase your risk of peripheral neuropathy, including diabetes, tumors that disrupt nerve function, and other diseases, such as liver disease.
What treatments are available for peripheral neuropathy?
The team at Texas Pain & Rehab Centers creates a treatment plan customized to your needs. They may recommend:
Medications
Certain medications can help with pain and may protect the nerves from damage, slowing the progression of your condition.
Physical therapy
Patients who have peripheral neuropathy can benefit from doing exercises that foster their strength, flexibility, aerobic capacity, and balance. This activity can also help control blood sugar and may reduce neuropathic pain.
Peripheral neuropathy devices
These treatments might include a bed cradle, a device that keeps your sheets and blankets from weighing on your legs while you sleep, or more comfortable shoes. If you need hand or foot braces, the team ensures they fit properly.
At home, you can use a bath chair to relieve worries about falling while showering or grooming. Installing handrails and grab bars can give you peace of mind and keep you active.
The sooner you seek help from caring professionals, the sooner you can access solutions to improve your condition. Reach out to Texas Pain & Rehab Centers by phone or online today.