[nsw43]

Research shows some neuropathic pain originates in the skin instead of nerves.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/228014.php

[mrsD]

That is very interesting. Thanks for posting.

[Rosie33]

Originally Posted by nsw43

Research shows some neuropathic pain originates in the skin instead of nerves.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/228014.php

I find this very interesting even though I don't understand some of the words. I'm thinking there might be something to it as I've always wondered why the skin where the neuropathy is under my toes is always peeling. I've mentioned it to the doctor, and she said to put moisturizer, but no matter what I use it doesn't get any better.

At times the skin on the palms of my hands feel kinda rough, and I do have some tingling in my fingertips now and then. This could be a sign that the PN will progress to my hands if it has anything to do with the skin. I might just be grasping at straws here, but it's something to think about, and maybe this research will help.

Sometimes I wonder if some of the wealthy, prominent, and beautiful people had this disease, there would then be a rush to research!

Thanks for this link......

[mrsD]

Rosie... try this....

Lamisil antifungal cream. Use this for 14 days, where your skin peels. Some fungus lives in the deeper skin layers in a dormant state. It is worth trying IMO. It is a nice cream base too.

[Electron]

It may be fungal as mrsD says, but it would make sense that if the nerves in the skin are damaged and not working correctly (neuropathy), then the skin could have all sorts of problems such as inadequate sweat regulation and moisturizing. But honestly I don't know if dry, peeling skin is common in neuropathy patients. I don't have it, but my neuropathy does not feel like it is in my skin, but deeper.

It is common for neuropathy symptoms to start in the feet and move up to about the knee, then begin affecting the hands. This is thought to happen because of the length of the nerves. The distance from the spine to the hands is about the same distance as from the spine to the knees.
Electron

Originally Posted by Rosie33

I find this very interesting even though I don't understand some of the words. I'm thinking there might be something to it as I've always wondered why the skin where the neuropathy is under my toes is always peeling. I've mentioned it to the doctor, and she said to put moisturizer, but no matter what I use it doesn't get any better.

At times the skin on the palms of my hands feel kinda rough, and I do have some tingling in my fingertips now and then. This could be a sign that the PN will progress to my hands if it has anything to do with the skin. I might just be grasping at straws here, but it's something to think about, and maybe this research will help.
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