Peripheral neuropathy can result from traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic problems, inherited causes and exposure to toxins. One of the most common causes of neuropathy is diabetes. People with peripheral neuropathy usually describe the pain as stabbing, burning or tingling.

2023年12月22日 · In an attempt to better understand neuropathy and taking a statin I learned that the National Institutes of Health indicated that neuropathy was observed in a neurological examination performed within the first year in 50% of the Rosuvastatin users and 18% of those taking Atorvastatin.

Learn what may cause the prickling, tingling or numb sensations of nerve damage and how to prevent and treat this painful disorder.

2021年2月28日 · Aug. 27, 2013 -- The FDA is strengthening its warning that a popular class of antibiotics, called fluoroquinolones, may cause sudden, serious, and potentially permanent nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy]

2022年7月7日 · Diabetes is the most common cause of autonomic neuropathy. It can also be caused by other health conditions, viral or bacterial infections, or some medications.

2023年12月22日 · Statins, including rosuvastatin, can increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy, which can cause weakness, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet. The risk increases with long-term use.

Anti-seizure medications appear to interfere with the overactive transmission of pain signals sent from damaged nerves (neuropathy) or overly sensitized nerves, as in fibromyalgia. Some anti-seizure drugs work particularly well for certain conditions.

2020年1月19日 · Has anyone here been diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy caused exclusively from orally ingesting a statin medication for 8 years? I have never had diabetes or high Cholesterol.

2017年2月18日 · While some chemotherapy drugs may cause neuropathy, others do not. Even with the drugs known potentially to be toxic to nerves, only about 30 percent of patients who receive them will develop peripheral neuropathy due to treatment.

2023年5月27日 · There is limited evidence to prove a cause-effect relationship and several studies have found that statins have no effect on memory. Talk to your care team if you experience memory loss or confusion while taking statins.