Peripheral neuropathy, a result of nerve damage, often causes numbness and pain in your hands and feet. People typically describe the pain of peripheral neuropathy as tingling or burning, while they may compare the loss of sensation to the feeling of wearing a thin stocking or glove.
Peripheral neuropathy can result from problems such as traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic problems and exposure to toxins. One of the most common causes is diabetes.
Chloe, small and slightly raised left shoulder due to problems of developing her shoulder because of a bulging disc in her neck convinced the neurologist. She felt treating the peripheral neuropathy was a next step in hopes to deal with some chronic pain related to it and Chloe's headaches when she moved her left arm certain ways.
Chloe had to get an EKG which had to rule out a heart arrhythmia that is a genetic abnormality that could be aggravated by taking this medication. She was cleared so she is gradually starting the medication.
Hopefully I can report good progress in the weeks to come.
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