Hi Rina, the links below should be a start

As far as detecting it, there are tests for the various heavy metals and pesticides etc.

As far as proving it, it depends on what it is. If it is something rarely found outside of a workplace for example, then it is easier. If its something like mercury or lead which is more common, then it is much more difficult Plus of course the laws in your country may well be different from the laws here as far as standards of proof. That you would have to ask a lawyer in your country.



http://millercenter.uchicago.edu/lea...c/toxins.shtml http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...601001045/pg_4
http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/neuromusc...ther/toxic.htm

Dear friends,

First thanks for the complements for my English - I'll tellit to my English teacher. (She didn't think so...)
I'm from Israel, and the knowlegde here for neuropathies, especially without any reason, is dull. My doctor told me since I'm not diabetic - it is in my head - all those complains of nimbness, pain and parashtesia. (All my test were normal - NCV, QST and blood tests).
Since I'm a chemist - I thought it might be because of my exposure to some chemicals at work.
I read most of the articles you advised me to read. Some were new to me with good information - that if the reason is toxic - so it is sensory - which what I have.
About supporting group - I think of creating one here and my neuro' is willing to help me. But meanwhile - I need your support and learn from your experience.

Many thanks

Dear friends,

In addition - there is no information, at least I didn't find one, of how long it takes to the nerve system to rebuild itself after taking off the cause for the neuropathy? (In my case, as I told you in another place - my neurologist said it is snsf without prooving it in the tests. I don't know what he meant by this.

All the best to all of you

Rina:

The first thing they should do is run a Heavy Metal Toxic blood test on you. Because you are a chemist, that should have been the first thing they did. Since you are not a diabetic, please tell us about your family history.

Anybody have any auto-immune disorders in your family?

And believe me, this is not in your head. Your doctor should know better than to tell you this.

You've found friends here. Don't give up!!!

Melody

My son and his wife visit family and friend every year in Israel,
They love it there and you are doing very well,silly English Teacher.
What Mel said makes so much sence. And PN is not in one's head.
Any way you can you Get a new Neuro. Dr,a second opinion??
Sue

My neurologist is one of the best here and he did what ever he could. I have some problems with vibration, less sensetivity to pain and that's it. no demage to my nerves (and I pray that at least - this will continue). He called it - some kind of sensetivity (how many mistakes????) in my nerves system / SFSN. My doc' wasn't the kind with open minds and he didn't "beleaved" to the neuro'. Offcorse I moved to another doc'.
I'm more then happy that I found you and the forum.
And about family history - no auto imune illness at least in the last 4 generations - as far as I know.
I didn't work with metals, but with solvents and organic substances. - so they won't check me for metals - and organics - disapear from the body after a short time. - SO - the question is still there.

that cites some Israeli neurologists....Maybe you should look up their biographies and training to see if they are anywhere near suitable? They are probably more likely to be in the right neighborhood...training-wise and it's sure worth a try!
I truly hope you find the right doctor for your needs.
And your English teacher probably missed the most important feature of TEACHING; that the student actually RETAINS and uses what is learned.
Take care - j

Thanks, but where is the article?