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These are some reasons I am trying this Benfotiamine Multi-B Neuropathy Support. As MS is an autoimmune disorders affecting nerve tissue. To fight the fatigue and degradation of my body, I need to exercise when I have energy. After 9pm I start feeling a bit more energetic and I ride my stationary recumbent bike or exercise with inspiration from "the Gold Coast Cure" which has several brief 1 minute rides as a part of their circuit exercise program. Exercise is a must or I'll end up like Jabba the Hut.

Life is based on hope for a better future.My life is based on being there for myself, my wife, and my 2year old.

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http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/peripheralneuropathy/peripheralneuropathy.htm

What is Peripheral Neuropathy?Peripheral neuropathy describes damage to the peripheral nervous system, which transmits information from the brain and spinal cord to every other part of the body.

More than 100 types of peripheral neuropathy have been identified, each with its own characteristic set of symptoms, pattern of development, and prognosis. Impaired function and symptoms depend on the type of nerves -- motor, sensory, or autonomic -- that are damaged. Some people may experience temporary numbness, tingling, and pricking sensations, sensitivity to touch, or muscle weakness. Others may suffer more extreme symptoms, including burning pain (especially at night), muscle wasting, paralysis, or organ or gland dysfunction. Peripheral neuropathy may be either inherited or acquired. Causes of acquired peripheral neuropathy include physical injury (trauma) to a nerve, tumors, toxins, autoimmune responses, nutritional deficiencies, alcoholism, and vascular and metabolic disorders. Acquired peripheral neuropathies are caused by systemic disease, trauma from external agents, or infections or autoimmune disorders affecting nerve tissue. Inherited forms of peripheral neuropathy are caused by inborn mistakes in the genetic code or by new genetic mutations.

Is there any treatment?

No medical treatments exist that can cure inherited peripheral neuropathy. However, there are therapies for many other forms. In general, adopting healthy habits -- such as maintaining optimal weight, avoiding exposure to toxins, following a physician-supervised exercise program, eating a balanced diet, correcting vitamin deficiencies, and limiting or avoiding alcohol consumption -- can reduce the physical and emotional effects of peripheral neuropathy. Systemic diseases frequently require more complex treatments.

What is the prognosis?

In acute neuropathies, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome, symptoms appear suddenly, progress rapidly, and resolve slowly as damaged nerves heal. In chronic forms, symptoms begin subtly and progress slowly. Some people may have periods of relief followed by relapse. Others may reach a plateau stage where symptoms stay the same for many months or years. Some chronic neuropathies worsen over time, but very few forms prove fatal unless complicated by other diseases. Occasionally the neuropathy is a symptom of another disorder.

What research is being done?

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and other institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conduct research related to peripheral neuropathies in laboratories at the NIH and also support additional research through grants to major medical institutions across the country. Current research projects funded by the NINDS involve investigations of genetic factors associated with hereditary neuropathies, studies of biological mechanisms involved in diabetes-associated neuropathies, and investigations exploring how the immune system contributes to peripheral nerve damage. Neuropathic pain is a primary target of NINDS-sponsored studies aimed at developing more effective therapies for symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. Some scientists hope to identify substances that will block the brain chemicals that generate pain signals, while others are investigating the pathways by which pain signals reach the brain.

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Hey look at this, I found it as I did a search on Neuropathy.

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http://www.rebuildermedical.com/

Neuropathy Mystery Solved

Neuropathy is defined as a disease (pathos) of the nerves (neuro). Many symptoms are grouped together in the catch-all diagnosis. Whether it is called idiopathic (which means we don’t know the cause) or diabetic peripheral (associated with diabetes), or poly neuropathy (which means “in many placesâ€), they all have a common cause. The nerves have gone to sleep because they have been temporarily deprived of oxygen (hypoxia). This condition can be corrected with the use of a specific form of electrical stimulation. The ReBuilder System’ electrical stimulation has been proven 95% effective in recent clinical studies.

The ReBuilder Systemâ„¢

The ReBuilder System is a self administered treatment that be done in the comfort of your home. It will stop the pain, numbness, burning sensation, and pins and needles sensations that are affecting the quality of your life. The ReBuilderâ„¢ is an electronic device that sends a soothing, healing signal to your feet (or hands) to wake up dormant nerves and restore blood flow. The ReBuilder signal can be administered via a warm water foot bath or applied directly to the most affected area for immediate relief without drugs. If your neuropathy has affected your hands, we offer a special hand bath accessory.