Cranial Neuropathy Management

You have an irritating headache and you don’t even realize that it might not be a headache at all, but nerve pain caused by damaged peripheral nerves. The peripheral nerves are the nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. Peripheral nerves also send back sensory information to the brain and spinal cord, generally messages like the feet being cold or a tongue being burned by hot coffee. Damage to the peripheral nervous system can interfere with these vital connections. This damage is quite common amongst neurological disorders and occurs in a wide range of underlying conditions or diseases, with diabetes being the most common. If you believe that you have cranial neuropathy, the doctors at Well Being Neuropathy Relief Center in Roseville may be able to help you find relief for your pain. Call (916) 945-9800 to schedule an appointment for a consultation today.

According to the Brain Foundation, approximately fifty percent of diabetics are inflicted with diabetic neuropathy. Treating peripheral neuropathy depends on whether the underlying condition can be found. Peripheral nerves have a highly specialized function in a specific part of the body, a wide array of symptoms can occur when nerves are damaged. It is known that nerves are the power system of the body and when nerves in the brain or brain stem are affected, this is called cranial neuropathy. According to Hopkins Medicine, cranial neuropathy can’t always be prevented. But regulating common causes can help to decrease the risk of developing neuropathy. You can help prevent neuropathy by reducing your risk factors for stroke and head injury, taking control of your diabetes, and working to lower your blood pressure.

Here are some other important things to know about cranial neuropathies

• Cranial neuropathies are caused by damage to cranial nerves. These nerves are connected directly to the brain and affect movement and sensation in the eyes and face.
• Cranial neuropathies are caused by poorly controlled diabetes or high blood pressure, head injuries, strokes, and brain tumors.
• Common indicators can include weakness or loss of sensation in part of the face, or changes in vision.
• While some cranial neuropathies go away on their own, others might be permanent. It can help to control diabetes and high blood pressure, but if symptoms do not go away, medicines, surgery, or other treatments might be helpful as well.

(this list was compiled from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org)