Genetic Testing

Genetic Testing for Neuropathy

By LtCol Eugene B Richardson, USA (Retired) BA, MDiv, EdM, MS0 Comments

Doctor Latov in his book for patients speaks of the many types of genetic neuropathies and the genes involved. The most common of these is Chariot Marie Tooth disease or CMT. So where does a patients obtain genetic testing for neuropathy if they suspect a genetic neuropathy? The answer is […]

Guidelines for Veterans – Agent Orange and Peripheral Neuropathy

Note: You may find this information on Agent Orange and Peripheral Neuropathy somewhat overwhelming. Therefore do not hesitate to give a copy of this document to a Service Officer from one of the veterans’ organizations. You will help educate them and give them more tools to help you. One of […]

Small Fiber Neuropathy

Many neuropathy patients have heard these words, “Your EMG and Nerve Conduct Studies are normal meaning you do not have neuropathy.” Right? Wrong. Dr. Norman Latov of Cornell University states clearly along with many other professionals that the EMG and Nerve Conduct Studies only measure damage to the large fibers. […]

Will My Neuropathy Get Worse?

The number one question most neuropathy patients ask is Will My Neuropathy Get Worse? The fear that their neuropathy symptoms will grow progressively worse. Neurologists call this a progressive polyneuropathy. The truth: no one really knows if your neuropathy will worsen, stay the same or disappear. A neurologist shared that this […]

The Problem with a Diagnosis of Idiopathic Neuropathy

Idiopathic Neuropathy according to medical experts writing in the Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System should be considered as a disease entity in and of itself. It is recommended that this condition be diagnosed as Chronic Idiopathic Axonal Polyneuropathy or (CIAP) as a major health problem. (See reference 1.) I would […]

Historical Facts About Neuropathy and Agent Orange

Interesting Historical Facts about Peripheral Neuropathy and Agent Orange as was reported by the Neuropathy Support Network prior to the 2012 change in VA law: The Environmental Protection Agency decades ago confirmed the connection between Agent Orange / dioxin with Peripheral Neuropathy numerous times and in their literature they do […]