Foothills Neurology is dedicated to treating and managing neuropathic pain and disorders. Using state-of-the-art testing and neuropathy treatment, our skilled neurologists diagnose the source of your condition and customize the most successful treatment plan. Our Neuropathy Center of Excellence is dedicated to treating and managing all forms of neuropathy. We often hear patients tell us other doctors have said there is nothing that can be done about their condition. Our committed neurologists have been successfully reducing and even eliminating neuropathic pain and disorders for years.
What Is Neuropathy?
Neuropathy refers to any disease or malfunction of the nerves. It can result from injury or disease.
Some Common Types of Neuropathy Include
- Diabetic Neuropathy – Over fifty percent of people with diabetes will develop diabetic neuropathy. Generally starting at the feet, followed by the hands, diabetic neuropathy begins with numbness and/or a tingling feeling. If left untreated it can progress to pain and a decrease in muscle strength. Advancements in diabetic neuropathy treatment allow our specialists to diagnose and treat the condition in ways that have not been possible in the recent past. In some cases, even reversing progress is possible.
- Peripheral Neuropathy – This disorder affects the peripheral nerves causing problems in motor, autonomic, and sensory nerves. It can develop as a result of various sources. Noticeable first in the feet and hands, the initial symptoms include numbness, weakness, pain, and tingling. The condition will come and go for some patients while others experience debilitating pain. Peripheral neurology is an often misdiagnosed condition. Our neurologists are skilled at diagnosing, treating, and managing peripheral neuropathy. When caught early, the condition is frequently controllable.
- Cranial Neuropathy – Cranial nerves are those that stem from the brain. When any of these twelve nerves are damaged, it is categorized as cranial neuropathy. Optic neuropathy, audio neuropathy, and Bell’s palsy are a few specific types of this condition. Just a few symptoms of these conditions include disruptions to vision, hearing, facial musculature, movement, and pain. Neuropathy treatment for these conditions varies depending on the cause. We will diagnose the type of condition a patient has and formulate a cranial neuropathy treatment plan specific to the cause and symptoms.
Neuropathy Diagnosis and Treatment
Neuropathy treatment involves treating both the symptoms and addressing the underlying cause, whenever possible. We begin by listening to you. After hearing your story and reviewing your medical records, we fill in any gaps in information with the most technologically advanced testing tools available.
Each person is unique and so is each neuropathy treatment plan when you come to Foothills Neurology. We do not use a one-size-fits-all approach to pain management. That is why so many of our patients have found lasting relief in their neuropathy treatment. Our specialists understand neuropathic conditions and stay current on innovations in testing and treatment. As a dedicated team on your side, you are in the best hands with Foothills Neurology.
