Peripheral neuropathy is a neurological condition marked by damage to the peripheral nerves, which are responsible for carrying signals between the central nervous system and other areas of the body.

Partial paralysis occurs when nerve signals between the brain and specific muscle groups become interrupted, resulting in weakness or inability to move certain body parts while others remain ...

What began as numbness in her legs and feet gave way to an almost constant, throbbing pain that slowly made it difficult for Linda* to walk. She suffered for 12 years, but as she sought answers from ...

Peripheral Neuropathy in its simplest definition is damage to the peripheral nerves — nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord. It is a relatively common condition that is not isolated to any ...

In the summer of 2010, I was having a glass of iced tea when my fingers became numb and turned blue. I got the same reaction in the winter and fall — without any iced tea. Sometimes it was so bad I ...

An increase in high-fat, high-fructose foods in people's diets has contributed to a dramatic increase in type 2 diabetes. This, in turn, has led to an increase in peripheral neuropathy - nerve damage, ...