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Treatment goals are to manage the condition causing your neuropathy and to improve symptoms. If your lab tests show no condition that's causing the neuropathy, your health care professional might recommend watchful waiting to see if your neuropathy stays the same or gets better.
1 lip 2015 · The primary care physician is presented with 3 distinct clinical challenges in caring for patients with peripheral neuropathy: (1) how to efficiently and effectively screen (in less than 2 minutes) an asymptomatic patient for peripheral neuropathy when they have a disorder in which peripheral neuropathy is highly prevalent (eg, diabetes ...
LEARNING OBJECTIVES. Discuss testing recommendations for distal symmetric polyneuropathy. Update therapeutic options for peripheral neuropathies. Review diagnosis and treatment of CIDP. Review some atypical forms of neuropathy to improve recognition.
peripheral neuropathies (the most common form of neu ropathy), and an algorithmic approach with dosing recommendations is provided for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with peripheral neuropathy. ª 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research n Mayo Clin Proc. 2015;90(7):940-951 I n adults, chronic neurologic disease symp-
1 kwi 2015 · Clinical evaluation of neuropathic pain requires a thorough history and physical examination to identify characteristic signs and symptoms. In many cases, other laboratory investigations and clinical neurophysiological testing may help identify the underlying etiology and guide treatment selection.
When to see a doctor. Seek medical care right away if you notice unusual tingling, weakness, or pain in your hands or feet. Early diagnosis and treatment give you the best chance for controlling your symptoms and preventing further damage to your peripheral nerves. Request an appointment.
There is level I evidence on the use of dorsal column spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for treatment of PDN, delivering either a 10-kHz waveform or tonic waveform. In summary, this review provides an overview of treatment options for PDN.
