Narcissistic nerves - what exactly is peripheral neuropathy and why you should care

In this week's episode of the Spine & Nerve podcast, Dr. Karvelas and Dr. Joves discuss peripheral neuropathy. Neuropathic pain is defined as a process that affects the somatosensory nervous system. When the nerves that are affected lie outside of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), it is considered peripheral neuropathy. Painful peripheral neuropathy has been identified in up to 3% of the general population, but provides a much greater challenge in patients with diabetes where as many as 25-50% of patients experience symptoms. Numbness, burning, and weakness are characteristic of peripheral neuropathy, and these symptoms can have devastating consequences on a person's quality of life and daily function. Listen in as we dive deeper... Follow our practice on Facebook at Spine & Nerve Diagnostic Center. Please leave us a comment or review- these help us to improve and provide value to more people. This podcast is for information and educational purposes only, it is not meant to be medical advice. If anything discussed may pertain to you, please seek council with your healthcare provider. The views expressed are those of the individuals expressing them, they may not represent the views of Spine & Nerve.