I have neuropathy the past 4 years, basically from chemo, but underlying medical conditions could have been accelerated, like from diabetes, illness, being bed ridden, other medications. I did the nerve conduction tests with the cattle shock prod, and what did I learn, I have nerve damage lol. I could have told them that. I have been trying to find out how I was paralyzed from my waist down for 10 months, and still with some loss of movemrnt. Could have been weakness, but my torso, arms, had no paralysis, but hands have the neuropathy. I think losing 110lbs in several weeks from cachexia or cancer wasting syndrome, has something to do with it. I looked into Gallium Barre Syndrome, which could have been caused by a stomach virus or respiratory infection, both which I had, and immune system starts attacking the nerves, but I don't think I'll ever find out. I saw a FDA announcement, which I posted here, that certain antibiotics can cause permanent neuropathy. There are also 20 different types of neuropathy.
I hope you find answers. Good luck.
I just looked into the polyneuropsthy, and it is related to gallium barre syndrome or is a subset. It's rare, but the flu shot can cause it.
Last edited by PaulB; 08-31-2013 10:05 AM. Reason: Flu shot