I Just Wanna Cry

[koriswlj 66]

So, I have muscle wasting so about a month ago I started physical therapy am getting in all of my Vitamins and Protein in and I notice my legs are starting to get stronger. But two weeks ago my feet started tingling/burning and now they wake me up every night. So now I have been referred to a neurologist and she believes I have peripheal neuropathy which I hope can be cured. I just feel alone in this and the pain of standing on my feet for 8 hours is unbearable.... I hope noone has to go through this.

[tiffers 55]

Hello! I know what I'm about to say is crazy, but I'm so glad you posted this. 2 months after my sleeve, I found out I had a begin tumor in my spinal cord that caused nerve damage in my body from the waist down, and a congenital brain malformation. While I don't have the same neurological issues as you, I COMPLETELY know and understand how painful it can be! I will def. be praying for you as you go on this journey. Please feel free to message me if you need someone to talk to!

[MamaM 72]

I am sorry you are having to deal with all of this. Is this a result of the sugery or something totally separate? I don't know anything about peripheal neuropathy.

[I_Sd8_em 28]

peripheral neuropathy comes form many dz processes, malnutrition, diabetes, hypoxia, pressure on the nerves, as well as neurological demylenation disorders.

Causes

By mayo Clinic staff

It's not always easy to pinpoint the cause of peripheral neuropathy, because a number of factors can cause neuropathies. These factors include:

• Alcoholism. Many alcoholics develop peripheral neuropathy because they make poor dietary choices, leading to Vitamin deficiencies.
  
• Autoimmune diseases. These include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and Guillain-Barre syndrome.
  
• Diabetes. When damage occurs to several nerves, the cause frequently is diabetes. At least half of all people with diabetes develop some type of neuropathy.
  
• Exposure to poisons. These may include some toxic substances, such as heavy metals, and certain medications — especially those used to treat cancer (chemotherapy).
  
• Infections. Certain viral or bacterial infections can cause peripheral neuropathy, including Lyme disease, shingles (varicella-zoster), Epstein-Barr, hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS.
  
• Inherited disorders. Examples include Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and amyloid polyneuropathy.
  
• Trauma or pressure on the nerve. Traumas, such as motor vehicle accidents, falls or sports injuries, can sever or damage peripheral nerves. Nerve pressure can result from using a cast or crutches, spending a long time in an unnatural position or repeating a motion many times — such as typing.
  
• Tumors. Growths can form directly on the nerves themselves, or tumors can exert pressure on surrounding nerves. Both cancerous (malignant) and noncancerous (benign) tumors can contribute to peripheral neuropathy.
  
• Vitamin deficiencies. B Vitamins — B-1, B-6 and B-12 — are particularly important to nerve health. Vitamin E and niacin also are crucial to nerve health.
  
• Other diseases. Kidney disease, liver disease and an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) also can cause peripheral neuropathy
  

[koriswlj 66]

Hello! I know what I'm about to say is crazy' date=' but I'm so glad you posted this. 2 months after my sleeve, I found out I had a begin tumor in my spinal cord that caused nerve damage in my body from the waist down, and a congenital brain malformation. While I don't have the same neurological issues as you, I COMPLETELY know and understand how painful it can be! I will def. be praying for you as you go on this journey. Please feel free to message me if you need someone to talk to![/quote']

Thank you so much, and Im sorry to hear that u had to go through that.

[koriswlj 66]

I am sorry you are having to deal with all of this. Is this a result of the sugery or something totally separate? I don't know anything about peripheal neuropathy.

The muscle wasting came about when I wasnt taking in enough Protein because I got sick. But i changed all that and then this happened.