Numb and Number: An Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy

Numb and Number: An Approach to Peripheral Neuropathy

October 4, 2018

Zach London, MD, FAAN Dept. of Neurology University of Michigan

Disclosures ? None

I will be discussing off-label use of drugs.

Objectives

? Subtypes of polyneuropathy ? Signs and symptoms of distal symmetric

polyneuropathy ? Red flags ? when is it a good idea to ask

for help? ? Diagnostic workup of neuropathy ? Treatment of neuropathic pain

Polyneuropathy Subtypes

? Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP)

? Small fiber polyneuropathy

Common Annoying

? Mononeuritis multiplex ? Demyelinating neuropathy ? Sensory neuronopathy

Rare Dangerous Treatable?

Objectives

? Subtypes of polyneuropathy ? Signs and symptoms of distal symmetric

polyneuropathy ? Red flags ? when is it a good idea to ask

for help? ? Diagnostic workup of neuropathy ? Treatment of neuropathic pain

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