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Old 04-12-2012, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dotmo68 View Post
She was also diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. I just remember from her 40s on she just suffered with pain in her feet and how cold would make it worse. It got worse as she aged, and died 2 years ago at the age of 80. I'm scared that I will suffer like she did since I have it also.
With cold making it worse, I'd wonder if you should have tests for cryoglobulins. Or MGUS. These are antibody proteins that thicken the blood. It can be inherited, but is not like Charcot Marie Tooth inherited types of PN.
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