Do you have signs or symptoms of peripheral neuropathy? We generally think of peripheral neuropathy causing numbness, tingling or pain in the hands and feet but it can cause many more symptoms depending on which nerves it affects. According to the Mayo Clinic they include
- Gradual onset of numbness and tingling in your feet or hands, which may spread upward into your legs and arms
- Sharp, jabbing or burning pain
- Extreme sensitivity to touch
- Lack of coordination and falling
- Muscle weakness or paralysis if motor nerves are affected
- Heat intolerance and altered sweating
- Bowel, bladder or digestive problems
- Changes in blood pressure, causing dizziness or lightheadedness