Rare Medical Disease
Neuropathy
What it is
“A nerve is a cable of fibers that carries electrochemical impulses to and from the brain or spinal cord to a specific point in the body. Neuropathy occurs when a part of the nerve is damaged” (Leiken 895).
Symptoms
Neuropathy causes include weakness, numbness, pain, and tingling in hands or feet, which might spread upward into your legs and arms (“Peripheral”).
Coping Signs
"Alcoholism is a factor to Neuropathy caused by poor dietary choices made by alcoholics that can lead to deficiencies'" ("Peripheral").
Treatment
"Acupuncture is needles inserted into your body. You may need multiple sessions before noticing improvements. Acupuncture is a therapy to help reduce stress, pain, and worry" ("Peripheral").
Long Term
“Neuropathy can slowly progress over many years, or it can become severe and debilitating” (“Neuropathy”).
Feeling
millions of tacks/needles constantly poking into your feet
Therapy
Acupuncture to relieve pain
Nerves
Nerves in Neuropathy look like
Mindset
Confusion on emotions
Coping
Many people with Neuropathy use alcohol to relieve pain
Medical Visit
Doctors have many plans/ surgeries' to help ease pain