Q: Can you tell me if there is a cure for peripheral neuropathy – or can you tell me who I can contact that may know the answer?
A: Peripheral neuropathy is the result of nerve damage to nerves located away from the spinal cord and brain. It can be caused by many things. Diabetes, physical injury, and infections are examples of medical problems that can cause a peripheral neuropathy. Treating the cause of the neuropathy does not always result in a cure but may help with some of the symptoms. You might want to ask your primary care physician to refer you to a neurologist. This type of physician specializes in treating problems of the nervous system. To read more about peripheral neuropathy, click here.