![]() Multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer).The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy ® has a full list of medications that may cause peripheral neuropathy.Some medications that treat certain conditions, such as anticonvulsants (phenytoin), heart or blood pressure medications (amiodarone), and antibiotics (metronidazole).For more information, read the “Chemotherapy agents” section. Other causes of peripheral neuropathy include: The most common cause of peripheral neuropathy is diabetes (also called diabetic neuropathy). Autonomic nerves that control things that happen naturally, such as how fast your heart beats and how much you sweat.īack to top Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy. ![]() Motor nerves that help you move and keep your muscle tone.Sensory nerves that help you feel pain, touch, temperature, vibration, and position (knowing where your hands and feet are, and how they’re positioned in space).They send messages from your brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body. Peripheral nerves are all the nerves outside of your brain and spinal cord. Peripheral neuropathy (peh-RIH-feh-rul noor-AH-puh-thee) is the term used to describe changes that happen when your peripheral nerves are damaged. This information describes peripheral neuropathy, including its causes and symptoms. Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School.Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine.
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