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Fatique with neuropathy
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Fatique with neuropathy
by Rosalie, Jul 09, 2000 12:00AM
I have been diagnosed with sensory and motor neuropathy. I have stabbing pain, pins & needles and weakness in all my extremities. Lately, I have noticed that my legs feel like I'm
pulling weights and I don't walk any more, but more than likely
I shuffle my feet in order to walk. It seems like its taking all my strength to walk and I am really tired when I walk a
a little distance. Is this a part of neuropathy?
pulling weights and I don't walk any more, but more than likely
I shuffle my feet in order to walk. It seems like its taking all my strength to walk and I am really tired when I walk a
a little distance. Is this a part of neuropathy?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS, Jul 09, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Rosalie:
Yes, a mixed polyneuropathy (sensory and motor) would make you use much more energy to do activities such as walking etc. The degree would depend on the etiology of the neuropathy and how extensive it is. This would definitely be true if your neuropathy was progressive. I am sorry to hear about your condition. Without knowing more, I can't tell you much.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
Yes, a mixed polyneuropathy (sensory and motor) would make you use much more energy to do activities such as walking etc. The degree would depend on the etiology of the neuropathy and how extensive it is. This would definitely be true if your neuropathy was progressive. I am sorry to hear about your condition. Without knowing more, I can't tell you much.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
Member Comments (2)
by pacca1000, Jul 09, 2000 12:00AM
I too have sensor/motor polyneuropathy and experienced the same relenting fatigue. I just finished with five treatments of plasma pheresis and I feel wonderful. Have my energy back and can work again. It's not a fix all; as I may have to do it again; but I'm living great for the moment.
