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| Name | Neuropathy |
| Related to/Also known as | See also: Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Pain |
| Symptoms of Neuropathy |
Neuropathies are processes affecting nerves, either single nerves or a generalised disorder. Damage occurs to the nerves that travel between the brain and the spinal cord to the muscles, skin and other parts of the body, causing pain. The site and cause of the neuropathic pain varies according to the type of neuropathy. |
| Types | There are many Neuropathies, the most common are:
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| Useful national contacts | GAIN (Guillain-Barré and Associated Inflammatory Neuropathies) www.gaincharity.org.uk |
| Children and young people | GBS and CIDP in children (GAIN) https://tinyurl.com/y5cwp67z |
| Online resources |
Diabetic Neuropathy Diabetes UK Peripheral neuropathy NHS Choices Patient.info The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (U.S.A.) |
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| Our resources |
The library at The Brain Charity has a range of resources on Neuropathy and on a wide range of disability-related issues.
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