A Guideline to Peripheral Neuropathy: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment

A Guideline to Peripheral Neuropathy: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment
March 11, 2022

When the spinal cord and the nerves beyond the brain get damaged because of particular reasons, then this condition affects the communication between the brain and the whole body. It is known as peripheral neuropathy. You may notice various symptoms in this health condition such as lack of sleep, weakness, numbness and pain in the thigh and leg. You may also face difficulties while climbing stairs. Doctors can suspect various reasons behind this problem like injury, diabetes, infections. The neuropathy specialist in Oklahoma may recommend a biopsy of the nerve and nerve conduction test to understand the root cause. Also, the experts may provide medications, nerve therapy, electronic stimulation, functional strength training to recover from this situation.

 

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Darryl D. Robinson, MD

Medical Director

About Author

Dr. Darryl Robinson, a Richmond, Virginia native, earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University, graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to receive his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1995. Commissioned into the U.S. Army the same year, Dr. Robinson completed his internship at Walter Reed and served as a General Medical Officer at Fort Stewart, Georgia. He left active duty in 1998 and remained in the reserves through 2004. After completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a fellowship in Pain Medicine, Dr. Robinson joined Oklahoma Sports Science and Orthopedics in 2002. He has since been recognized for delivering comprehensive, cutting-edge care for pain conditions. In 2012, he was named one of the region's top physicians by Castle Connolly. Frustrated by the limitations of conventional pain treatments, he expanded his approach to include wellness-based therapies focused on nutrition, hormone optimization, and regenerative medicine. He later became a Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Also in 2012, Dr. Robinson was honored as one of the first "Pink Tie Guys" by the Susan G. Komen foundation in Oklahoma, recognizing his advocacy for women's health.
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