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Dr. Daniel Hanson
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Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy
Many people who suffer from Peripheral Neuropathy are given the diagnosis and then told that it is “idiopathic” which basically means that the cause of the neuropathy is unknown. These people are told to learn to live with it and the symptoms associated with neuropathy are debilitating for some and almost always severe. The most common symptoms are numbness, tingling, burning pain, sharp pains, and a feeling like one has a rolled up sock in their shoes. People describe feeling like they are walking on barnacles or shards of glass when they walk on carpet in their bare feet. Neuropathy is a serious chronic condition that usually progresses over time. Research and clinical experience has shown that the causes are many. In some cases it is caused by severe degeneration in the low back causing a crushing effect on the sciatic nerve roots which often causes neuropathic symptoms in the feet. If the degeneration is in the neck then it can manifest as carpal tunnel syndrome type
symptoms like numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands and wrists. Another cause of peripheral neuropathy is metabolic in nature. Often it is a blood sugar problem such that the nerves are not getting the fuel needed to function properly. Brain and nerve tissue need glucose to survive and function well and if this supply is compromised then there are health problems and often it manifests as peripheral neuropathy because the largest nerves in the human body go to the feet. Another metabolic cause can be a side effect of statin medications which are cholesterol lowering medications. Autoimmune induced inflammation contributes to neuropathic symptoms also. Peripheral Neuropathy is a complex and debilitating disorder. Typically neuropathy is caused by a combination of both neurologic and metabolic deficits and to get good results one must treat both. Dr. Daniel Hanson is the head of Hanson Chiropractic Neurology & Massage. For more information, contact (425) 558-1266.
Evergreen offers free seminar
Don’t let aching knees or hips keep you from fun activities. Join Evergreen Hospital for a free seminar at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at 12040 N.E. 128th St. Pre-register by calling the 425-899-3000.
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Classes offered at The Redmond Ridge Community Center and The Redmond Parks and Rec. Visit our website for class times First time & locations. Students www.ZCrewfit.com The Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorieburning, dance fitnessparty. Feel the music and let loose. 449460
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