Signs, Symptoms, and At-Home Tests for Neuropathy in Export

Peripheral neuropathy in Export is a condition where nerves are damaged causing weakness, burning pain, numbness, tingling, and debilitating balance problems.

If you are showing symptoms of neuropathy, it is extremely important to get checked! When left undiagnosed and untreated, neuropathy conditions will continue to progress and worsen over time.

At-Home Tests

Try these simple at-home tests to see if you may have neuropathy:

Pinprick test

• Carefully poke your hands & feet with the pin
• Can you feel that it is sharp? Does the sensation feel the same on your hands and feet? If not, that could be a sign of nerve damage & neuropathy.

Light touch test

• Gently run a piece of string over your hands & feet
• Can you feel the light sensation? Does the sensation and pressure feel the same on your hands & feet? If not, that could be a sign of nerve damage & neuropathy.

Common Signs & Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy in Export

Warning signs that you have nerve damage resulting in neuropathy:

• Numbness/Tingling
• Burning Pain
• Muscle weakness
• Deep Stabbing Pain
• Balance Problems, tripping, falling
• Loss of hot or cold sensation, loss of feeling
• Pins and needles feeling in your feet
• Feet that are painful to touch
• Restless legs
• Feeling of ants crawling on your legs
• Difficulty sleeping because of foot pain
• Sharp Electric Pain
• Leg Cramps
• Pain while you walk

If you are dealing with some of the symptoms of neuropathy, it's crucial to seek treatment before the damage is too far gone.

At In8Life, Dr. Tressler specializes in finding the cause of your neuropathy and creating a specific treatment plan to help your nerves heal, prevent further damage, and give you your life back! All without pain medications or surgery!

Want to learn more about peripheral neuropathy and how Dr. Aaron Tressler at In8Life in Export, PA can help? Schedule your new patient special by calling us at (724) 327-5665 or book online.

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