Peripheral neuropathy is an umbrella term that denotes a disorder of, or damage to, the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system consists of all the motor and sensory nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest ...

As the statement says, I think we just use the term "peripheral neuropathy" as a general reference. I have ulnar and sensory neuropathy. I often say I have the "princess and the pea" neuropathy...I can't stand having certain things touching me. I can't stand having a necklace touching me, watches are out of the question, prefer shorts over jeans or slacks, light, soft blankets, nothing heavy, I like my clothes to be baggy.

As a rule, I just tell people I have neuropathy, and leave it at that.