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Central nervous system

Nervous system

• Partial or complete loss of movement (or control of movement)
• Partial or complete loss of sensation
• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Cardiac arrhythmias (uncommon)
• Decreased self esteem
• Relationship problems related to impotence
• Recurrent or unnoticed injury to any part of the body

Call your health care provider if symptoms of peripheral neuropathy are present. In all cases, early diagnosis and treatment increases the possibility that symptoms can be controlled.

Nerve pain, such as that caused by peripheral neuropathy, can be difficult to control. If pain is severe, contact a pain specialist to make sure you get the best and most up-to-date pain treatment.

Emergency symptoms include irregular or rapid heartbeats, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, and fainting.

Review Date: 08/07/2006
Reviewed By: Daniel Kantor, M.D., Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.