Treatment for idiopathicsensory peripherial neuropathy

[dave376]

Is there any treatment for idiopathic sensory peripherial neuropathy?(non diabetic) Is there any known cause?

[dave376]

I am a physician, GP/FP, 55 years. My neuropathy has been diagnosed as sever sensory peripherial neuropathy. It involves my legs only. I have no pain!! I am not diabetic. I don't have knee or ankle reflexs and have very mild stocking numbness to the level of top of socks. My primary problem is balance especially on uneven surfaces. and I cannot manuver stairs without hand rails or a cane. I presently take Lyrica 50mg ant night and give myself 1cc B12 once a month. Is there any other recomemdation?
  Thanks for you response.   dave376

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Hi, Thank you for your question. There are several types of neuropathy, but without being able to examine you in details I can not provide a precise diagnosis. Most common form is a peripheral neuropathy and occurred by deterioration in the nerve function at the limbs. It represents with symptoms of loss of sensation (or pins and needles like) in the arms, hands, legs and feet. Since there are many causes of neuropathy, hence treatment involves seeking these conditions out and correcting any underlying problem such as poor sugar control in diabetes in order to get a relief in your symptoms. Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure of neuropathy but symptomatic relief can be provided. Hope this helps.