Peripheral neuropathy happens when the nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves) are damaged. This condition often causes weakness, numbness and pain, …

Treatment goals are to manage the condition causing your neuropathy and to improve symptoms. If your lab tests show no condition that's causing the neuropathy, your health care professional might …

Doctors at Mayo Clinic are experts at diagnosing and treating peripheral neuropathy. They will work with your health care professional to help coordinate your treatment.

Jun 5, 2025 · With Diabetic neuropathy, controlling the pain might be easier since causes can be traced. With idiopathic (unknown causes) neuropathy, as in my case, pain can be anywhere and everywhere.

May 4, 2025 · as for the causes of neuropathy, about 30% of people with the condition have what's called Idiopathic Neuropathy which means a neuropathy without any medically identified causes.

Mar 10, 2019 · The last test I had was a TST test that showed neuropathy on the tops of my feet, my shins and thighs. The biopsy done at the Cleveland clinic was negative for small fiber.

Jan 28, 2025 · I was diagnosed with distal symmetric axonal-demyelinating sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy in 2021 after years of severe pain during the night. It would start around 9:30 or 10:00 …

Jul 1, 2025 · I have had neuropathy for about 5 years and was panicked when it first started and imagined I’d be in a wheelchair by the age of 70. Although it is slowly progressing, my feet seem to …

Mar 22, 2024 · "Idiopathic" was mentioned by my neurologist at the conclusion of my first-ever EMG in August 2022. Before that, there'd been not a whisper of "idiopathic" or "peripheral neuropathy," for …

Jul 7, 2022 · Diabetes is the most common cause of autonomic neuropathy. It can also be caused by other health conditions, viral or bacterial infections, or some medications.