"Recognizing Critical Neuropathy Symptoms"

Neuropathy is a catch-all term for damage to nerves that branch out from our brains and spinal cords to the rest of our bodies. Symptoms include tingling or pain in feet or hands, feeling weak or unsteady in feet and legs, muscle cramping or twitching, and abnormalities in pulse or blood pressure. Neuropathy can have many causes, can affect one nerve or many, and can have different treatments and varying outlooks. It’s important to get a diagnosis so you can get the right care. It is possible to reduce your risks for many common forms of neuropathy by eating healthy, exercising regularly, avoiding toxic chemicals, smoking and heavy alcohol use, as well as repetitive motions and cramped positions that put pressure on nerves.