Will weed show up in a blood test for peripheral neuropathy?

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My neurologist is ordering blood work to see if that tells what could be wrong with me. I am not sure what the blood test is called but I remember him saying something about peripheral neuropathy. Will weed show up in the blood test?
No because your not getting a drug test...  (+ info)

How does diabetes cause neuropathy and extreme thirst?

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I have read that diabetes is associated with neuropathy (peripheral neuropathy and autonomous nervous system disorders such as urinary tract malfunction), as well as thirst. Specifically, how does it cause these two symptoms? It's OK if the answer is complicated; I'm just looking for an accurate explanation, since most of the web pages I've found just say that these are symptoms of diabetes, without explaining why.
Those are really phenomenal answers! Thanks so much. I should add that the reason I asked is that I have both symptoms, but my blood sugar is normal and any other diabetes tests were negative. I also have a few other minor symptoms of diabetes. Could these symptoms still have a common cause? (My doctor can't figure it out.)
Well extremely high blood sugars causes a degradation of the myelin sheath of the nerve cell. This cause the nerve impulse to move more slowly and in some cases not at all.
As for why it make you thirsty the body always wants a balance of water inside and outside of the cells. When you have high blood sugar it causes water form inside the cell to move outside. Causing you to become thirsty  (+ info)

Does anyone have trouble wearing socks due to neuropathy?

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I have diabetic neuropathy and it kills me to wear socks, I wear sandals ok but sometimes have to look smart. ANY ideas?
Hi

I suffer from Diabetic Neuropathy too and I was unable to wear socks before I had treatment too. My feet were always too swollen and painful.

I have since been using a device called ReBuilder which has totally eliminated the pain and brought down the swelling. I actually use their socks as a form of treatment! You'll see what I mean in this link: http://www.rebuildermedicaltreatment.com/rebuilder-medical_conductive-black-socks.html

'Hope this helps you.  (+ info)

Can Bilateral Optic Neuropathy really not be treated & if it's in 1 eye will it eventually move to the other?

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My mom is 45 years old and has half the vision in her right eye blurred starting 18 months ago. She has been diagnosed with bilateral optic neuropathy but after much testing no cause has been found. Does this mean she will just have to live with thisand is there really no treatment? Does it also mean that the blurred vision will definitely move to the left eye?
Can't be of much help here, but try and post your question here:

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Ophthalmology/wwwboard.html

It's answered by eye experts. Don't know if this particular forum is free of charge, but it was a couple of years ago. If it's free, you may need to keep trying to post since they would take a limited number of questions per day.

Hope this helps.  (+ info)

What is "inflammatory neuropathy", how does it affect you?

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My uncle was recently diagnosed with "inflammatory neuropathy" and it would be awesome if anyone knew what it is, what it does, and if it is treatable or perhaps curable?

thanks
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alternatives to vincristine in ALL. My daughter has ALL and has developed a sever polycranial neuropathy?

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has anyone had experience with this? Obviously , we are in close contact with her MD but I was looking for other parents or ALL survivors. She is grade 3 neuropathy. Can no longer walk or sit up. I have great fear of continuation of therapy using vincristine.
We usually defer the administration of Vincristine until all the signs of neuropathy have abated. Chemotherapy then proceeds as scheduled minus the Vincristine. I have just one question: Have you ruled out the possibility of CNS involvement by Leukemia?  (+ info)

what can i do for managing pain from diabetic neuropathy?

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i've been a diabetic since the age of 13 but i'am 27 now and i now suffer from diabetic neuropathy. my doctor has me on 7.5/325mg of percocet but it doesn't work is there a different way to manage this pain?
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Is there a any relief or remedy for Neuropathy?

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Is Omega 3 good for Neuropathy? How about Vitaimine B6? MY husband suffers from neuropathy for about 6 months and now no gavapen relief his pain. Even he cannot work somedays. Is there any hope?
Is homeopathy effictive for neuropathy?
Is homeopathy effective for neuropathy?
I am a therapist in alternative medicine and we have to go through many types of training. This is a group of diseases of peripheral nerves not associated with inflammation.They are classified as Parenchymal=several neurones are affected & Interstitial = a single neurone is affected.
The first is caused by nutritional deficiencies such as folic acid,vit B1, B2 B6 and B12. Diabetes.Toxic reactions,or infections.
The second type is caused by pressure applied to cranial nerves in cranial bone or compression of a nerve in a confined space caused by oedema.So if you find out what type your husband is causing his problem but if you want a personnel reply then e-mail me on [email protected]. There is not enough space to fully answer your question but there is always an answer.

Gloria  (+ info)

Does anyone have neuropathy in their arm?

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My neuroligist says the aching pain in my right arm is probably neuropathy.This was a month ago and I`ve been taking Neurontin 600 mg 3 times a day,Arthrotec 75 mg 2 times a day and Ultram ER 300mg 1 time a day and everyday my pain is getting worse.
Does anyone else have this problem? For how long? What helps with your pain? I`m a wreck because I can`t sleep or eat.
Please only helpful comments .
I just got over cancer surgery. I`m 57 years old.
They just did a CT and said the pain is not from previous cancer in my neck.
Yes, I have neuropathy in both hands/arms from nerve damage after years of carpal tunnel surgery. I'm surprised your doctor just diagnosed you with "neuropathy" (which just means you have a disease or abnormality of your nervous system, which is pretty darn vague) and sent you off with prescriptions for pain medication and nothing else. Did the doctor call it "idiopathic" (which means they don't know what the cause is)? If not, they ought to be finding out what is causing the neuropathy, as there may be other things that could help. Find a new doctor and keep trying -- you may also want to locate a pain specialist (your regular doctor can help you with this).

Acupuncture can also be very effective with nerve pain. It is also worth a try.  (+ info)

Has anyone tried the Neurogen product for diabetic neuropathy pain?

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trying to find something that will easy my diabetic neuropathy pain. Has anyone tried this over the counter medication?
No, but I've known people who have used the WSN Nerve Support Formula with a lot of success. It gives the body the nutrients it needs to repair the nerve damage which is what neuropathy is.
The nerves get damaged with high blood sugars.

You can read about it at www.realfoodnutrients.com/neu/home.htm

Hope this helps.  (+ info)

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