The Signs and Reality of Neuropathy

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By Dr. Kenneth Horup CONTRIBUTOR

Neuropathy is a disease running rampant across America, yet it is often neglected until it’s too late. I believe it is important to educate you and your loved one on the symptoms of this condition to catch it before it is irreversible.

The first sign of peripheral neuropathy is often coldness and achiness in your feet. This is because your blood is not properly flowing. Typically, you’ll feel that coldness in your toes and it will worsen at nighttime. Slowly, your muscles may begin to weaken, and you start to notice a loss of sensation in your legs. For example, you may find yourself walking on pebbles and not feeling them like you used to. This is because your nerves are breaking down due to a lack of blood flow. That loss of sensation will quickly turn into numbness. The numbness will get worse, until the last thing to go is your balance. You may find yourself tripping, stubbing your toe, or having more accidents than ever before. Stubbing your toes can lead to getting cuts you may not feel. If you don’t feel these cuts, they may not be taken care of properly. This will lead to infections and other long-term issues.

Well, what does all this mean? You may think, “I don’t mind my feet being numb. Why do I need to fix it?” In my practice, I hear these questions often and the answer is simple: it will diminish your quality of life.

Simple tasks that we take for granted will become difficult. Getting out of bed, cooking a meal, showering, driving, playing with the grandkids, and walking the dog are all examples of daily activities that you will need assistance with as neuropathy progresses. On this island, golf, tennis, and pickleball are great for exercising and socializing. As your neuropathy worsens, you will be less and less able to participate. Your mobility will disappear and so will many important aspects of your life.

Not only is neuropathy physically frustrating but emotionally draining as well. Becoming dependent on someone causes many to lose confidence, and that helplessness may increase as the condition worsens exponentially. Patients have also shared that a sense of fear often stops them from activities that are good for their mental health due to a high risk of falling. They find themselves not wanting to engage in social events, traveling, or playing sports; activities that they once enjoyed.

My goal is to spread awareness of the severity of this progressive disease. I want you and your loved ones to avoid the physical and mental pain that comes with neuropathy. Don’t hesitate in consulting a doctor to get a sensory test if you have any of the symptoms listed.

Dr. Kenneth Horup, D.C., Board Certification in Neuropathy Discover Specific Chiropractic