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Peripheral neuropathy diagnosis
I am a 45 year old woman and I have recently developed pain in the back, hands and feet. It has been causing sharp pains and it is really getting on my nerves- quite literally! Are these the symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy? How can I get a Peripheral Neuropathy diagnosis? Can someone help me, please?
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Your symptoms fits into peripheral neuropathy,but you need to be examined for the clinical findings by a neurologist.
Tests for peripheral neuropathy are nerve conduction study of 4 limbs (ENMG)
Diabetes ,Alcoholism,and vitamin b12 deficiency are common causes of peripheral neuropathy.
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