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Understanding Diabetic Neuropathy Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar can injure nerves throughout your body, but diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs and feet. According to the CDC, about half of all people with diabetes will develop some form of … Read more

Understanding Postherpetic Neuralgia Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) is a debilitating condition that arises as a complication of shingles, caused by the varicella-zoster virus—the same virus that causes chickenpox. When a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body and can reactivate years later as shingles. While shingles itself is painful, PHN occurs when … Read more

Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is often described as one of the most excruciatingly painful conditions known to mankind. It is a chronic pain disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for sensation in the face. The pain associated with TN is typically sudden, severe, and can be triggered by everyday activities … Read more

Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is a condition resulting from damage to the peripheral nerves, which are responsible for transmitting information between your central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the rest of your body. This damage can cause weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in your hands and feet. According to the Foundation for … Read more