Neuropathy, is a condition that generally affects ones nerves and their ability to control muscle movement (motor nerves) and those that detect sensations such as coldness or pain (sensory nerves). In some cases, it can affect internal organs, such as the heart, blood vessels, bladder, or intestines. Neuropathy is also known as peripheral neuropathy is generally characterized by pain and/or numbness in the hands and feet. Neuropathy sufferers typically complain of a tingling or burning sensation and sometimes describe the feeling of wearing a thin stocking or glove.
Symptoms of Neuropathy
Neuropathy affects the nerves. Symptoms vary but may include the following:
- Gradual onset of numbness and tingling in your feet or hands, which may spread upwards into your legs and arms
- Burning pain
- Sharp, jabbing or electric-like pain
- Extreme sensitivity to touch, even light touch
- Lack of coordination
- Muscle weakness or paralysis if motor nerves are affected
- Bowel or bladder problems if autonomic nerves are affected
What Causes Neuropathy ?
Neuropathy can result from such problems as traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic problems, exposure to toxins and has most recently been linked to the use of denture creams. One of the most common causes of Neuropathy is diabetes.
How to Get Tested
The Mayo Clinic states the following:
“Neuropathy can be difficult to diagnose. Your doctor will likely take a full medical history and perform a physical and neurological exam that may include checking your tendon reflexes, your muscle strength and tone, your ability to feel certain sensations, and your posture and coordination.
Your doctor may also request blood tests to check your level of vitamin B-12, a urinalysis, thyroid function tests and, often, electromyography — a test that measures the electrical discharges produced in your muscles. As a part of this test, you’ll be asked to have a nerve conduction study, which measures how quickly your nerves carry electrical signals. A nerve conduction study is often used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome and other peripheral nerve disorders.
Your doctor may recommend a nerve biopsy, a procedure in which a small portion of a nerve is removed and examined for abnormalities. But even a nerve biopsy may not always reveal what’s damaging your nerves.”
Neuropathy & Denture Creams
The popular denture creams Poligrip and Fixodent used by an estimated 35 million Americans have been linked to the development of various adverse events including Neuropathy and other health problems including Zinc Poisoning, Zinc Toxicity, Hypocupremia, Hyperzincemia.
To learn more about the development of Neuropathy from denture cream use, please click the following link: Denture Creams & Neuropathy
Do I Have a Neuropathy Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting denture cream induced Neuropathy lawsuits in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has used Poligrip or Fixodent and since been diagnosed with Neuropathy, you should contact our firm immediately for a free denture cream lawsuit case evaluation. Please click here to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group, use the form below or call toll free 24 hours a day at 866-920-0753.
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