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Peripheral Neuropathy

Sydney Raya

Samantha Diaz-Short

Kaila De La Paz

Jazmin Banos

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Peripheral Neuropathy is closely related to psychology.

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Peripheral neuropathy refers to any condition that affects the nerves outside your brain or spinal cord. This can happen for several reasons, from trauma to infections or even inherited conditions. (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2023) 

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Peripheral neuropathy refers to any condition that affects the nerves outside your brain or spinal cord. This can happen for several reasons, from trauma to infections or even inherited conditions. (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2023) 

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Some of the different types of Peripheral Neuropathy

*Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

*Guillain-Barre Syndrome

*Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

*Diabetic Neuropathy

*Meralgia Paresthetica

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Chronic pain with a neuropathic component has been shown to be associated with worse quality of life, greater psychological distress, increased interference with sleep, and loss of more workdays than chronic pain without a neuropathic component.

Loss of workdays could come from more than just the pain felt. It could be due to the increased anxiety, fear, etc. associated with the peripheral neuropathic pain.

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Pain negatively affects mood, sleep, relationships, and functional capacity.

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Chronic stress and pain often go hand in hand with one another and are known to change the levels of stress hormones and neurochemicals found within your brain and nervous system; these can affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Disrupting your body’s balance of these chemicals can even bring on a deep depression in some people (Mental Health America, 2023).

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Traumatic injuries

infections

metabolic problems

inherited causes

exposure to toxins

(Mayo Clinic Staff, 2023)

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Best thing to do for peripheral neuropathy

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Best thing to do for peripheral neuropathy

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Regular exercise such as walking/ Yoga three times a week.

Doing this can:

lower neuropathy pain

improve muscle strength

help control blood sugar levels

If your feet are in pain water based workouts are best!

swimming is amazing due to less pressure on your feet and the full body workout is enjoyable.

(Mayo Clinic Staff, 2023)

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Fruits

Veggies

whole grains

nuts

legumes

Omega-3 rich foods

lean proteins

(Niva Health Staff, 2021)